The past two seasons, the Twins right-hander has been much better in the second half. He will get the ball for his third ...

Celebrations were scheduled. And then, Pablo López showed up. In the coastal town of Boca Chica, about 25 miles east of Santo Domingo, López served as a beacon for the teenagers gathered.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pablo López departed on Thursday, drove more than 2 hours north of Fort Myers to Clearwater and stayed overnight at a Holiday Inn so he could get to the ballpark early Friday ...