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Gary Sanchez and the Minnesota Twins agreed Thursday to a $9 million, one-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for next week.

The Cubs and Willson Contreras have reached an agreement on a contract for the 2022 season, with a source telling ESPN that the catcher will make $9.625 million.

Every member of the Angels' starting lineup walked up to a different Nickelback song ... but it didn't help them in the win column.

While a handful of squads have dominated the top of the rankings so far this season, one powerhouse is trying to pull away.

Veteran Enrique Hernandez -- bothered recently by a right hip flexor strain, Boston manager Alex Cora said Wednesday -- was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox prior to their game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Clayton Kershaw is set to return Sunday against the Giants from a month-long stint on the injured list.

The Twins' Carlos Correa is back from the COVID-19 injured list after missing eight games because of the virus.

The Atlanta Braves lost Wednesday's arbitration case against shortstop Dansby Swanson but were successful against outfielder Adam Duvall.

The Giants have optioned struggling catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A and acquired catcher Austin Wynns to replace him at the major league level.

Fan voting began Wednesday for Major League Baseball's 2022 All-Star Game to be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 19. Starters will be announced July 8.

Former Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia will manage the National League team of prospects and retired shortstop Jimmy Rollins will lead the American League group at the All-Star Futures Game.

How an unknown lefty became a New York Yankees ace -- and maybe this year's AL All-Star Game starter.

Angels star Mike Trout was pulled due to groin tightness as Los Angeles tied a franchise record with its 13th straight loss.

Brewers closer Josh Hader's bid to claim sole possession of the major league record for the longest scoreless-inning streak fell just short Tuesday night.

Pete Alonso left the Mets' game against the Padres after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was pulled for a pinch runner in the third inning due to tightness in his left groin.

Hector Neris and manager Dusty Baker were among those disciplined by Major League Baseball on Tuesday after an errant pitch from the reliever led to a benches-clearing skirmish with the Mariners and another led to his ejection.

The Rays optioned struggling starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and plan to replace him with Shane Baz in their rotation.

The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Joe Maddon, the team announced Tuesday.

The Rays optioned struggling starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and plan to replace him with Shane Baz in their rotation.