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AP Sports WriterGonzales, Mariners agree to $30 million deal for 2021-24By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Left-hander Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners agreed Monday to a $30 million contract covering 2021-24, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $45 million over five seasons.Gonzales is about...

AP Sports WriterMariners sign lefty Gonzales to 4-year, $30 million dealBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners signed left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales to a $30 million, four-year contract Monday that includes a club option for the 2025 season.Gonzales is about to begin his third full season with the...

Yankees add competition in job for backup catcherNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees now have more competition in the job for backup catcher, with Erik Kratz, Josh Thole and Chris Iannetta agreeing to minor league contracts Monday.Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez's backup the last three seasons, became a free agent...

Jhoulys Chacín finalizes minor league contract with TwinsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jhoulys Chacin finalized a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on Monday after a miserable 2019 season that saw him go from an opening day start to an August release.He would get a $1.6 million, one-year contract if...

Jhoulys Chacín finalizes minor league contract with TwinsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jhoulys Chacin finalized a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on Monday after a miserable 2019 season that saw him go from an opening day start to an August release.The 32-year-old right-hander was 15-8 with a 3.50 ERA...

Yankees add competition in job for backup catcherNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees now have more competition in the job for backup catcher, with Erik Kratz, Josh Thole and Chris Iannetta agreeing to minor league contracts Monday.Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez's backup the last three seasons, became a free agent...

Ace scout, Nats adviser Phil Rizzo dies at 90, dad was GMWASHINGTON (AP) Longtime scout and Washington Nationals senior adviser Phil Rizzo has died. He was 90.The Nationals confirmed Rizzo's death in a statement Saturday. Phil is the father of World Series-winning Washington general manager Mike Rizzo.Phil Rizzo...

Rockies, Trevor Story finalize $27.5M, 2-year dealDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies and All-Star shortstop Trevor Story finalized a $27.5 million, two-year deal Friday, avoiding arbitration.His agreement leaves 18 players still headed to arbitration hearings, which run from Tuesday through Feb. 21.Story gets a $2 million signing bonus payable...

Ace scout, Nats adviser Phil Rizzo dies at 90, dad was GMWASHINGTON (AP) Longtime scout and Washington Nationals senior adviser Phil Rizzo has died. He was 90.The Nationals confirmed Rizzo's death in a statement Saturday. Phil is the father of World Series-winning Washington general manager Mike Rizzo.Phil Rizzo...

Cubs finalize 1-year deal with reliever Jeremy JeffressCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs and reliever Jeremy Jeffress finalized an $850,000, one-year contract on Saturday.The 32-year-old Jeffress can earn $200,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 40, 45, 50 and 55 games pitched.Jeffress was one of baseball's most dominant relievers...

AP Sports WriterAll-Star Lindor's future with Indians clouded in uncertaintyBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Francisco Lindor's future with the Indians was already unclear and uncertain.On Saturday, it got even more confusing.The four-time All-Star shortstop, who has been the subject of trade rumors because Cleveland will probably never be able...

AP Sports WriterHigh, hard: Indians' Clevinger takes aim at cheating AstrosBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger doesn't know exactly how he'll react the next time he's on the mound facing the Houston Astros.They cheated, and he doesn't like cheaters. On Friday night, he took aim at...