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Pirates, LHP Mayza reach 1-year, $1.15M deal
Left-hander Tim Mayza and the Pirates agreed Monday to a one-year, $1.15 million contract.
MLB fires ump Hoberg for shared betting account
MLB fired umpire Pat Hoberg for "sharing" legal gambling accounts with a poker player who bet on baseball. MLB said there is no evidence Hoberg bet on baseball himself.
Former Astros first base coach Dauer dies at 72
Rich Dauer, an infielder who played a decade in the major leagues and won a World Series as a player with Baltimore and as a coach with the Houston Astros, has died at 72, the Orioles announced on Monday without denoting a cause of death.
Reports: Yanks ink Carrasco to minor league deal
The New York Yankees signed right-hander Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal, according to multiple reports.
Rays acquire RHP Alex Faedo from Tigers
Right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo has joined the Tampa Bay Rays from Detroit with the Tigers acquiring minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash in the deal.
Sources: Flaherty back to Tigers on $35M deal
Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said.
Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86
Fay Vincent, who became MLB commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners, has died at 86.
'That is Oakland': Thousands celebrate Henderson
Rickey Henderson was celebrated by former teammates, executives, friends and fans Saturday at the arena next to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.
Ohtani on track despite 'complicated' surgery
Shohei Ohtani said he was "on schedule" in his attempt to return as a two-way player this season, despite what he described as a "complicated surgery" on his shoulder.
Padres to play Bogaerts at SS, Cronenworth at 2B
The Padres plan to play Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Jake Cronenworth at second base this season.
Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration
New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday.
Could Albert Pujols be an MLB manager someday? After winning a Dominican Winter League title, 'Why not?'
The future Hall of Famer led Leones del Escogido to a thrilling championship this week. He'd love to do something similar in the States.
Brewers, Contreras reach deal to avoid arbitration
Brewers catcher William Contreras agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $6.1 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing.
Two minor leaguers suspended for positive tests
Free agent pitcher Jeison Pena was suspended for 80 games and Colorado Rockies pitcher Ulises Reyes 56 games on Friday after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.
Angels OF Moniak wins arbitration; to make $2M
Mickey Moniak defeated the Angels in salary arbitration on Friday when the outfielder was awarded a raise to $2 million instead of the team's offer of $1.5 million.
Fantasy baseball news or noise: Acuña out for April, Skenes aims to improve
Tristan H. Cockcroft keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
'How could anyone be better?' Teammates, managers, opponents remember Rickey Henderson
As baseball comes together at the Oakland Arena to celebrate the life of a legend, those who knew him best share tales of his talent, flair and friendship.
Feds: No evidence of Mizuhara gambling addiction
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he claimed when he asked a judge to limit his sentence to 18 months.
Source: Polanco to stay with M's on 1-year deal
The Mariners will keep third baseman Jorge Polanco on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
A's acquire catcher Pereda from Marlins for cash
Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash on Thursday.
