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AP Baseball WriterNew Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuildBy RONALD BLUMDave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later.The longtime executive moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September as a consultant for Music City Baseball but found out this week that expansion won't be entertained for more than...

AP Baseball WriterNew Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuildBy RONALD BLUMDave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later.The longtime baseball executive moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September as a consultant for Music City Baseball but found out this week that Major League Baseball won't entertain expansion...

Mets to agree with minor league contract with BlevinsNEW YORK (AP) The Mets have told Jerry Blevins they intend to agree to a minor league contract that would bring the left-hander back to New York.If added to the 40-man roster, the 37-year-old would get a $1.25 million, one-year...

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott HeinemanARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday.The 27-year-old Herget's salary will be $700,000 while on the major league roster and $150,000 if he is...

76ers fan to give memorabilia back to Johnny BenchThe winning bidder on over $1 million worth of memorabilia from a recent auction of Johnny Bench's personal collection is returning the items to the Hall of Fame catcher, with whom he's been friends since 1967.Businessman Alan Horwitz, a fan of...

Dodgers promote Clayton McCullough to first base coachLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted Clayton McCullough to first base coach for the 2021 season.Entering his seventh season with the franchise, McCullough helped oversee the team's alternate training site during this year's abbreviated 60-game season and has...

AP Sports WriterDombrowski hired as Phils' president of baseball operationsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Whether rebuilding or reloading, small market or large, Dave Dombrowski has been a big success at every major league stop.His next challenging project: a Philadelphia Phillies team that's gone nine years without a winning record.Dombrowski...

76ers fan to give memorabilia back to Johnny BenchThe winning bidder on over $1 million worth of memorabilia from a recent auction of Johnny Bench's personal collection is returning the items to the Hall of Fame catcher, with whom he's been friends since 1967.Businessman Alan Horwitz, a fan of...

Brewers get Crawford from Dodgers to complete Knebel tradeMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Leo Crawford to complete the trade that sent former All-Star reliever Corey Knebel to the Los Angeles Dodgers.When the trade was announced Dec. 2, the Dodgers received Knebel for...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Phillies hiring Dombrowski to lead baseball opsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Whether rebuilding or reloading, small market or large, Dave Dombrowski has been a big success at every major league stop.His next challenging project: a Philadelphia Phillies team that's gone nine years without a winning...

Adam Eaton and White Sox finalize $8 million, 1-year dealCHICAGO (AP) Outfielder Adam Eaton and the Chicago White Sox have reunited, finalizing a one-year contract on Thursday that guarantees $8 million.Eaton gets $7 million next season, and the White Sox have an $8.5 million option for 2022 with a...

Giants, catcher Chadwick Tromp agree to 1-year dealSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Chadwick Tromp and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a one-year deal Wednesday after the team declined to tender a contract to the rookie catcher from Aruba before last week's deadline.Tromp announced on social media he would be...