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AP Baseball Writer3B Pablo Sandoval returning to Giants on minor league dealBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Kung Fu Panda is back with the San Francisco Giants.Pablo Sandoval agreed to a minor league contact with the Giants and would get a $2 million, one-year deal if added to the...

Orioles claim INF Valaika off waivers from ArizonaBALTIMORE (AP) Pat Valaika is back with the Orioles, who claimed the infielder off waivers from Arizona after the Diamondbacks took him from Baltimore earlier this month.Valaika began the offseason with Colorado before being claimed off waivers by the Orioles in...

Duffy, Law agree to minor league deals with RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent infielder Matt Duffy and right-hander Derek Law have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to major league spring training.Duffy has been primarily a third baseman in his five major...

Tigers agree to minor league deal with Jordy MercerDETROIT (AP) Infielder Jordy Mercer agreed to a minor league deal to remain with the Detroit Tigers.Detroit announced the contract Thursday, saying the 33-year-old will report to major league spring training.Mercer hit .270 for the Tigers last year with nine...

David Phelps, Brewers finalize $1.5 million, 1-year dealMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent pitcher David Phelps and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract on Thursday that guarantees $1.5 million and includes a club option for 2021.The 33-year-old right-hander was 2-1 with one save and a 3.41 ERA in 41...

Mariners agree to $1.6 million deal with Yoshihisa HiranoSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners added a veteran arm to their bullpen Thursday, agreeing to a $1.6 million, one-year contract with Yoshihisa Hirano.Seattle also agreed to a minor league contract with left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, a deal subject to a successful physical.Hirano...

David Phelps, Brewers finalize $1.5 million, 1-year dealMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent pitcher David Phelps and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract on Thursday that guarantees $1.5 million and includes a club option for 2021.Phelps gets a $1.25 million salary this year, and Milwaukee's option is for $4.5...

Baker will be asked to manage AL All-Stars at Dodger StadiumHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker will get time in the spotlight back at Dodger Stadium next summer.The new Houston Astros manager will be invited to lead the American League in the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14,...

Mariners agree to $1.6 million deal with Yoshihisa HiranoSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners added a veteran arm to their bullpen Thursday, agreeing to a $1.6 million, one-year contract with Yoshihisa Hirano.Hirano has spent the past two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, appearing in 137 games with a 3.47 ERA....

AP Sports WriterBaker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for 'last hurrah'By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Before he begins his “last hurrah," Dusty Baker intends to talk to his new team. He hasn't decided exactly what he'll say to the scandal-riddled Houston Astros when spring training starts, but he's certain...

David Phelps, Brewers finalize $1.5 million, 1-year dealMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent pitcher David Phelps and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract on Thursday that guarantees $1.5 million and includes a club option for 2021.Phelps gets a $1.25 million salary this year, and Milwaukee's option is for $4.5...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Baker reaches agreement to become Astros managerBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to be the manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...