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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...

Brewers re-sign RHP Shelby Miller to minor league dealMILWAUKEE (AP) Oft-injured pitcher Shelby Miller re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training camp.The team announced the move Monday on Twitter.Miller, an All-Star in 2015 with Atlanta,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal Monday in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from PiratesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Pittsburgh Pirates sent the two-time Gold Glove outfielder and 2016 All-Star to the Diamondbacks on Monday for prospects Liover Peguero and pitcher Brennan Malone. The Diamondbacks will receive...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from PiratesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Pittsburgh Pirates sent the two-time Gold Glove outfielder and 2016 All-Star to the Diamondbacks on Monday for prospects Liover Peguero and pitcher Brennan Malone. The Diamondbacks will receive...