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AP Baseball WriterMets pick coach Luis Rojas to replace Beltrán as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Caught off guard in a quick split with Carlos Beltrán, the New York Mets want some continuity for a change.So with spring training only three weeks away, they picked his replacement from...

Wieters finalizes $2 million deal with CardinalsST. LOUIS (AP) Matt Wieters finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, a deal that brought back the 33-year-old to again back up Yadier Molina.Wieters can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses based on...

Tigers agree to minor league deal with SantiagoDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a minor league contract with left-hander Hector Santiago with an invite to major league spring training.The Tigers announced the move Wednesday.Santiago appeared in 19 games - including two starts - last season for...

MLB to test but not use computer umps at spring trainingNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will test computer plate umpires during spring training but will not use the system for decisions in any exhibition games.MLB experimented with the automated balls and strikes system during the second half...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) After signaling an intent to aggressively seek upgrades to a club that won 101 games last season, the Minnesota Twins were passed over in their initial pursuit of top-tier starting pitching.As the grousing from some...

Phillies add Liriano, Norris, Storen, Walker on minors dealsPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-hander Francisco Liriano, right-handers Bud Norris and Drew Storen and infielder Neil Walker to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training.Liriano was 5-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 69...

AP Baseball WriterIdentity of Hall voter who bypassed Jeter may never be knownBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The identity of the voter who kept Derek Jeter from being a unanimous Hall of Fame pick may never be known - and both Jeter and the Hall are OK with...

Cardinals sign backup C Matt Wieters to deal for 2020ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals signed catcher Matt Wieters to a contract for the 2020 season on Wednesday, bringing back the 33-year-old veteran to fill the same role behind Yadier Molina as last season.Wieters was a four-time All-Star with...

Cardinals sign backup C Matt Wieters to deal for 2020ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals signed catcher Matt Wieters to a contract for the 2020 season on Wednesday, bringing back the 33-year-old veteran to fill the same role behind Yadier Molina as last season.Wieters was a four-time All-Star with...

Larry Walker's Hall plaque to feature Rockies cap, not ExposNEW YORK (AP) Larry Walker's Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown will have a Colorado Rockies cap, not a Montreal Expos hat.Walker spoke with Hall officials after he was elected Tuesday in his 10th and final appearance on the...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Josh Donaldson finalized their four-year, $92 million contract Wednesday that is the richest in team history for a free agent.Donaldson agreed last week to the deal that includes a...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Josh Donaldson finalized their four-year, $92 million contract Wednesday that is the richest in team history for a free agent.Donaldson agreed last week to the deal that includes a...