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Blue Jays give ex-Twins star Santana comeback chance
The Toronto Blue Jays signed former Twins ace Johan Santana to a minor league contract, hoping the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner can make it back to the major leagues.
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Former Tigers first baseman Bergman dies at 61
Dave Bergman played nine seasons in Detroit and helped the Tigers win the 1984 World Series.
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5 years later, Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz 'old goats'
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz already consider themselves relics.
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AP Source: White Sox agree to $4M deal with Bonifacio
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with veteran utility player Emilio Bonifacio that includes a club option for 2016.
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LA Dodgers chart new course with rebuilt roster
Andrew Friedman has thoroughly overhauled a 94-win team in his first two months running the Los Angeles Dodgers. None of his myriad moves made a bigger, more baffling splash than his trade of popular slugger Matt Kemp and $32 million to a division rival for what might be no more than half of a catching platoon.
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AP sources: Umpires, MLB reach 5-year agreement
Several people familiar with the deal say Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached agreement on a five-year labor contract.
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AP sources: Peavy, Giants agree to 2-year deal
When Jake Peavy joined the San Francisco Giants midseason, he brought an energy to the mound that added a new dimension to their rotation.
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Padres obtain Middlebrooks from Red Sox
In yet another move for the retooling Padres, San Diego obtained third baseman Will Middlebrooks from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Ryan Hanigan on Friday night.
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Twins tab Mike Quade for Triple-A manager job
The Minnesota Twins have hired former Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade to run their top farm team.
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Rays, Padres, Nats complete 11-player trade involving Myers
The Rays, Padres and Nationals finalized an 11-player trade Friday that sent 2013 AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from Tampa Bay to San Diego and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from Washington to the Rays.
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Padres to acquire OF Justin Upton from rebuilding Braves
With the focus firmly on the opening of their new stadium, the Atlanta Braves dealt away slugger Justin Upton and made it clear that contending next season is not their primary goal.
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Selig to become baseball commissioner emeritus
Bud Selig will be given the title of baseball commissioner emeritus when he retires next month.
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Phillies finalize deal sending Jimmy Rollins to Dodgers
The Phillies have finalized their trade of Jimmy Rollins, sending the All-Star shortstop and $1 million to the Los Angeles Dodgers for right-hander Zach Eflin and left-hander Tom Windle.
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Padres, Dodgers finalize Kemp trade
Slugger Matt Kemp has joined the Padres after San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a five-player trade Thursday night.
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A's trade All-Star catcher Derek Norris to Padres
The revamping Oakland Athletics made yet another trade of a star player this offseason, sending catcher Derek Norris and minor league right-hander Seth Streich to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night for righties Jesse Hahn and R.J. Alvarez along with an international signing bonus slot.
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Kris Medlan and Royals agree to $8.5 million, 2-year deal
After twice having Tommy John surgery, Kris Medlen was looking for a team to give him a chance.
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Steroids trial pushed back for A-Rod's cousin
A federal judge has delayed for two months the trial of a cousin of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez on charges stemming from dealings with the clinic that illegally provided performance-enhancing drugs to baseball players.
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Matsui to team up with Jeter for baseball charity in Japan
Hideki Matsui will team up with former New York Yankees teammate Derek Jeter to hold a baseball charity event in support children affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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Yankees GM Cashman: A-Rod now a full-time DH
Alex Rodriguez faces a diminished role in his return to the New York Yankees, who have stripped A-Rod of his third-base job and plan to limit his role to full-time designated hitter — at most.
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- Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks 5-0
- Red Sox acquire right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez from Brewers for cash
- Carlos Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox 5-4 to improve to 13-6
- Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs game postponed because of rain in the forecast
- Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7
- Ryan Pepiot pitches 6 strong innings as Rays beat Angels 2-1
- Fernando Tatis Jr. has 50 custom cleats planned this year, including odes to Gwynn, Curry and more
- Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017
- RBI singles by Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward in the 9th inning lead Angels beat past Rays 5-4
- Schwarber homers twice and Sánchez pitches 6 strong innings as Phillies finish sweep of Rockies
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