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AP Sports WriterNationals finalize $11M, 2-year deal with reliever HudsonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Daniel Hudson thought the door was closed on returning to the Nationals when they signed fellow reliever Will Harris.But Hudson wanted to be back with Washington, and general manager Mike Rizzo shared the same sentiment....

Phillies cut former All-Star Odubel HerreraPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have cut outfielder Odubel Herrera and claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers.Herrera was designated for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the roster for Martini. Herrera was suspended last season under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy...

AP Sports WriterAstros look ahead after firing of Hinch and LuhnowBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros suddenly have a couple more holes to fill.Less than a month before the start of spring training, the American League champions are without a manager and general manager after AJ Hinch...

Tigers agree to 1-year deal with right-hander Iván NovaDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms Monday on a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Ivan Nova, keeping the right-hander in the AL Central after he spent last season with the Chicago White Sox.Nova, who turned 33 on Sunday,...

Athletics acquire infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp from CubsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tony Kemp, a left-handed-hitting infielder and outfielder, was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Chicago Cubs on Monday for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas.The versatile Kemp began last season with Houston, where he played from 2016-2018. On Monday,...

AP Sports WriterDavid Peralta, D-backs finalize 3-year, $22 million dealBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $22 million, three-year contract with outfielder David Peralta that runs through 2022.The 2019 Gold Glove Award winner in left field avoided his final year of salary arbitration by agreeing...

White Sox announce new managers at Triple-A, Double-ACHICAGO (AP) The White Sox will have new managers at Triple-A Charlotte and Double-A Birmingham next season as well as new hitting and pitching coordinators.Wes Helms is joining Chicago's farm system as the manager at Charlotte. Justin Jirschele moves to Birmingham...

AP Sports WritersHinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pairBy RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's use of electronics for...

AP Sports WritersHinch, Luhnow fired for Astros' sign stealingBy RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's use of electronics for sign stealing during Houston's...

Smith, Herrmann agree to minor league deals with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Catchers Kevan Smith and Chris Herrmann have agreed to minor league contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays and will report to major league spring training.The team also announced minor league deals Monday with outfielder Ryan LaMarre...

AP Sports WriterHinch, Luhnow fired for Astros' sign stealingBy RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing during Houston's run to the 2017 World Series...

AP Sports WritersHinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pairBy RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal cost manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow their jobs, and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could be next.Hinch and Luhnow were...