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Soriano taken by Pirates from Angels in winter meeting draftNEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh took right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels' organization with the first of 18 picks in the major league phase of Thursday's winter meeting draft of players not protected on 40-man rosters.Soriano, 22, was...

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...

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...

AP Baseball WriterFreeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first teamBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday night.The slugging first baseman was joined by Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and starting...

AP Baseball WriterAl Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of FameBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Al Michaels refers to his lack of baseball for much of his career ''the one regret I might have.''An absence from regular baseball broadcasts for the past quarter-century didn't prevent the 76-year-old...

Al Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of Fame.NEW YORK (AP) Former ABC baseball commentator Al Michaels has been voted the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence by baseball's Hall of Fame.Michaels, 76, will be honored during the Hall of Fame induction weekend in July.Michaels became...

Outfielder Brian O’Grady agrees to deal with PadresSAN DIEGO (AP) Brian O'Grady and the San Diego Padres agreed Tuesday to a contract that pays $650,000 in the majors and $300,000 in the minors.The 28-year-old outfielder was 2 for 5 with a double in two games last season with...

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...

Maile gets deal with Brewers that pays $825,000 in majorsMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent catcher Luke Maile and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract Tuesday that pays an $825,000 salary while in the major leagues and a $275,000 salary in the minors.The 29-year-old can earn $75,000 in performance...

RHP Wisler and Giants agree to $1.15 million, one-year dealSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right-hander Matt Wisler agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.He became a free agent last week when the Minnesota Twins failed to offer him a contract for next year.Wisler...

Jose Cruz Jr. joins Detroit Tigers' coaching staffDETROIT (AP) Former outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. is joining the Detroit Tigers' coaching staff.The team announced Tuesday that the 46-year-old Cruz will focus on hitting instruction. He played 12 years in the majors, batting .247 with 204 home runs and a...