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Joe Ross, Nationals agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contractWASHINGTON (AP) Joe Ross and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $1.5 million contract Tuesday, one day before the deadline for teams to offer deals to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.The 27-year-old right-hander, who had been eligible for salary...

AP Sports WriterBrewers trade reliever Knebel to Dodgers, cut 3 playersBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers traded reliever Corey Knebel to the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.The Brewers also announced they did not offer 2021 contracts...

AP Sports WriterKim Ng's crash course: She's bullish on Marlins' futureBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) For Kim Ng, the first three weeks as general manager of the Miami Marlins has meant less rest and more coffee.She has been getting to know colleagues at work, contacting agents and other teams,...

Orioles cut Alberto, sign 4 players to 1-year dealsBALTIMORE (AP) Starting second baseman Hanser Alberto was let go Wednesday by the Baltimore Orioles, who agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Pedro Severino and infielder Yolmer Sanchez.Severino gets $1,825,000, and Sanchez $1 million. Baltimore also reached one-year deals that...

Orioles cut Alberto, sign 4 players to 1-year dealsBALTIMORE (AP) Starting second baseman Hanser Alberto was let go Wednesday by the Baltimore Orioles, who agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Pedro Severino and infielder Yolmer Sanchez.Severino gets $1,825,000, and Sanchez $1 million. Baltimore also reached one-year deals that...

Red Sox reach deals with Barnes, Brasier, Brice, PlaweckiBOSTON (AP) The Red Sox agreed Wednesday to one-year contracts that avoided salary arbitration with right-handers Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Austin Brice and catcher Kevin Plawecki.Barnes gets $4.5 million, Brasier $1.25 million, Brice $870,000 and Plawecki $1.6 million.A day...

AP Baseball WriterMay cites Cohen for joining Mets, happy to engage fansBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Steven Cohen already is on track for a higher owner WAR than the Wilpons, his purchase the reason Trevor May decided to take a $15.5 million, two-year contract with the New York...

Dodgers acquire Knebel, agree with Alexander on $1M dealLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Corey Knebel from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.Coming off their first World Series championship since 1988, the Dodgers also agreed with reliever Scott...

Cubs claim reliever Stock off waivers from Red SoxCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs claimed reliever Robert Stock off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.Stock appeared in 10 games with Boston during the pandemic-shortened season, going 0-1 with a 4.73 ERA. The 31-year-old right-hander was designated for...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Brewers agree to terms with C Luke MaileBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers are taking a step to shore up their catching situation after getting little production from that position last season.The Brewers have agreed to terms on a major league contract with...

Royals sign lefty starter Mike Minor to 2 year, $18M dealKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Left-hander Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals have finalized an $18 million, two-year deal, reuniting the 32-year-old starter with the club that helped him revive his career.Kansas City announced the signing Monday, bringing...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Twins, Duffey agree to $2.2 million, 1-year dealBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins agreed to a $2.2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday with reliever Tyler Duffey, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...