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Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch took responsibility for his role in the team's sign-stealing scandal during an apology-laden interview that aired on MLB TV on Friday evening.

The Giants are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.

A program called "Codebreaker" was introduced to the Astros by an intern in the organization in September 2016, and laid the groundwork for the team's electronic sign-stealing ploys.

The Giants reportedly are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.

Cody Allen, who had at least 30 saves for three consecutive seasons with the Indians from 2015 to '17 and struggled with the Angels last season, has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.

MLBPA chief Tony Clark says "the proposed trades between the Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins, and Angels need to be resolved without further delay."

Chris Taylor and the Dodgers have agreed to a two-year, $13.4 million contract, avoiding arbitration.

Kendrys Morales has retired after 13 seasons that included a World Series title with the Royals in 2015.

Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Jessica Mendoza, an analyst on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball since 2015, has reached a multiyear extension and will become the first woman to serve as a solo analyst on national baseball telecasts.

He was born in 2003, but Jasson Dominguez already has an out-of-this-world nickname, a game drawing comparisons to that of Mike Trout -- and a long line of MLB scouts and executives willing to bet that the hype is real.

A week before players report, rumors are heating up about Chicago's third baseman's future. We break down the possibilities.

The Angels outfielder is the game's top player again entering 2020. But when (and how) will someone take over that perch?

With Betts set to leave Boston, the Cubs are on the clock with their star third baseman. Will they keep him? Or deal him -- and where?

The Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

Alyssa Nakken says she is honored to take on the challenge of being the first female major league coach after joining the Giants' staff.

Former Astros manager AJ Hinch isn't dismissing the idea that Houston's 2017 World Series championship has been tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job, telling MLB Network in an interview, "It's a fair question."

Outfielder Pedro Leon, who defected from Cuba, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner's office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner and former pitcher Chris Young will take over in deciding suspensions and fines for on-field matters.