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Brewers claim utilityman Tim Lopes off waivers from MarinersMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have claimed utilityman Tim Lopes off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.Lopes, 26, batted .238 with two homers and 15 RBIs in 46 games for Seattle last season. He posted a .278 on-base percentage and a...

Giants sign RHP John Brebbia to 1-year contractSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants signed John Brebbia to an $800,000, one-year deal Monday, taking a chance on the right-handed reliever coming off Tommy John surgery.The 30-year-old Brebbia spent his first three seasons with St. Louis, but he was...

AP Sports WriterLa Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn't have a drinking problem. He also says he has to prove that with his behavior.The 76-year-old La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser...

AP Sports WriterLa Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn't have a drinking problem. He also says he has to prove that with his behavior.The 76-year-old La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser...

Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasonsWASHINGTON (AP) Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honors during the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series run.Kendrick announced his retirement Monday night on Instagram, saying he's ''forever grateful for the many life lessons''...

La Russa pleads guilty to lesser charge to end DUI casePHOENIX (AP) Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in metro Phoenix.The 76-year-old La Russa...

AP Baseball WriterAP Exclusive: MLB payrolls drop nearly $2.5B in pandemicBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball payrolls plunged to $1.75 billion during the pandemic-shortened season from $4.22 billion, and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers led with $98.6 million - the smallest for the top...

Anthony DeSclafani to defer half of salary with GiantsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani agreed to defer half his $6 million salary with the San Francisco Giants.DeSclafani will receive four payments of $750,000 each in 2022 on Jan. 15, Jan. 31, Feb. 15 and March 1, according to...

AP Baseball WriterAP Exclusive: MLB payrolls drop nearly $2.5B in pandemicBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball payrolls plunged to $1.75 billion during the pandemic-shortened season from $4.22 billion, and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers led with $98.6 million - the smallest for the top...

Rays sign pitcher Michael Wacha to $3 million, 1-year dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a $3 million, one-year contract on Friday to fill a void in the rotation with the departure of Charlie Morton.The 29-year old Wacha...

Correction: Red Sox-Cora storyBOSTON (AP) In a story on Dec. 17, 2020, about the Boston Red Sox, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Andrew Benintendi was the 2017 AL rookie of the year. He was the runner-up.

Rays sign pitcher Michael Wacha to $3 million, 1-year dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a $3 million, one-year contract on Friday to fill a void in the rotation with the departure of Charlie Morton.The 29-year old Wacha...