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Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changesNEW YORK (AP) Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein has been hired by Major League Baseball as a consultant for on-field matters and will evaluate possible rule changes.Epstein will work with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, the...

José Martínez agrees to 1-year contract with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Jose Martinez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract that pays $1 million while he is in the major leagues and $225,000 while he's in the minors.He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for...

AP Sports WriterAP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations...

AP Sports WriterAP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations...

AP Sports WriterAP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations...

AP Sports WriterAP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations...

Rangers sign P Anderson, C Butera to minor league dealsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Justin Anderson and veteran catcher Drew Butera to minor league contracts that include invitations to major league spring training.Butera got a one-year deal that will be worth $1 million...

Mark Shapiro gets 5-year extension as Blue Jays' CEOTORONTO (AP) Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.Rogers Communications, which owns the team, made the announcement Wednesday.Shapiro worked for the Cleveland Indians before becoming the Blue Jays'...

Mark Shapiro gets 5-year extension as Blue Jays CEOTORONTO (AP) Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.Rogers Communications, which owns the team, made the announcement Wednesday.Shapiro worked for the Cleveland Indians before becoming the Blue Jays'...

AP Baseball WriterCarrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, can compete for titleBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Carlos Carrasco got a welcome call from new Mets owner Steven Cohen.''He was so excited. He can't wait to meet me. I can't wait to meet him, too,'' the pitcher said Tuesday. ''The...

Senzatela, Rockies agree to $3 million, 1-year contractDENVER (AP) Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies agreed Tuesday to a $3 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.A right-hander who turns 26 on Jan. 21, Senzatela was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 12 starts last year. He earned...

Senzatela, Rockies agree to $3 million, 1-year contractDENVER (AP) Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies agreed Tuesday to a $3 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.A right-hander who turns 26 on Jan. 21, Senzatela was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 12 starts last year. He earned...