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Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported the agreement.

A's pitcher Mike Fiers said he didn't want his role as a whistleblower to be a distraction to his team, reiterating several times that he's "moving forward" and would not to discuss the sign-stealing scandal.

The deal buys out the final two years of arbitration for Trevor Story, who will reach free agency at 29 in 2021-22.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez took his oath of citizenship on Friday during the team's annual FanFest, the completion of a five-year process that he described as long and difficult but well worth it.

Luis Rojas, who just 11 days earlier was prepping for spring training as a relatively anonymous quality control coach, said Friday at his introductory news conference that he will lead the Mets to success.

Former Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel apologized on Friday, becoming the first member of the 2017 World Series championship team to say he was sorry for using electronics to steal signs. Keuchel says everyone on the team should apologize.

Alex Gordon agreed to consent to a trade by the Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in his new one-year, $4 million contract.

Although some have said Houston got off too lightly, Rob Manfred's sanctions will cause the team the right amount of pain.

The Mets will officially introduce new manager Luis Rojas on Friday at Citi Field.

The Mets have named Luis Rojas their new manager.

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger likely needs to undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss the start of the season.

Major League Baseball is using its financial muscle to support the U.S. women's softball team, which already is assured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics while the American men's baseball team struggles to qualify.

The Red Sox, Cubs, Indians and Rockies face tough decisions in weighing offers for their stars.

Rockies All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado said Wednesday in a statement to the Denver Post that he will no longer publicly comment on his relationship with the club.

Hours after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that an electronic strike zone would be used in spring training games, the executive committee of the umpires' union clarified that the electronics would not be used in place of a plate ump's judgment.

The Phillies have signed left-hander Francisco Liriano, right-handers Bud Norris and Drew Storen, and infielder Neil Walker to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training.

Larry Walker's Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown will have a Colorado Rockies cap, not a Montreal Expos one, he said Wednesday. "It's a hard decision, being a Canadian," he said.

The Mets are nearing agreement on a deal to name Luis Rojas their new manager.

MLB will use a "camera-based system" to call balls and strikes during spring training games that will be "more accurate than a human being standing there," commissioner Rob Manfred said.

Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball has no plans to strip World Series titles from the Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox as a result of the sign-stealing scandal.