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Greg Holland agrees to minor league deal with RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Reliever Greg Holland is back with the Kansas City Royals, agreeing Wednesday to a minor league contract.The 34-year-old right-hander would get a $1.25 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man roster plus the chance to...

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...

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to become the next Astros manager.HOUSTON (AP) A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to become the next Astros manager.

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Cubs' Kris Bryant loses service-time grievanceBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon.Two people with direct knowledge of the situation...

AP Sports WriterReds' Castellanos returns to ballpark where he's comfortableBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Nick Castellanos has 17 career at-bats in Great American Ball Park. Six times, he reached base on a hit. Three times, he touched them all after putting the ball in those oh-so-close outfield seats.It's a...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterChicago Cubs reach deals with RHP Jeffress, OF SouzaBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs are taking two more low-risk fliers on a pair of players hoping to rebound from injuries, reaching one-year deals with reliever Jeremy Jeffress and outfielder Steven Souza Jr.Jeffress' contract is worth $850,000,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker is finalizing an agreement to become the Astros' manager.HOUSTON (AP) A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker is finalizing an agreement to become the Astros' manager.

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals finalize $2M, 1-year contractWASHINGTON (AP) Ryan Zimmerman and the World Series champion Washington Nationals finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday.The 35-year-old first baseman, who has spent his entire 15-year big league career with the Nationals, can earn $3 million in performance bonuses. He...

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals finalize $2M, 1-year contractWASHINGTON (AP) Ryan Zimmerman and the World Series champion Washington Nationals finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday.The 35-year-old first baseman, who has spent his entire 15-year big league career with the Nationals, can earn $3 million in performance bonuses. He...