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AP Sports WriterPadres get Pham, Cronenworth from Rays for RenfroeBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Tommy Pham and infielder-pitcher Jake Cronenworth from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Hunter Renfroe, minor league infielder Xavier Edwards and a player to be named.The trade...

AP Sports WriterPadres get Pham, Cronenworth from Rays for RenfroeBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Tommy Pham and infielder-pitcher Jake Cronenworth from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Hunter Renfroe, minor league infielder Xavier Edwards and a player to be named.The trade...

Rangers complete $28M, 3-year deal with RHP Kyle GibsonARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have completed a $28 million, three-year contract with right-hander Kyle Gibson, adding another veteran in the middle of their starting rotation.Texas announced Gibson's addition on Friday. He spent the first seven years of his...

Cubs agree to 1-year contract with reliever WinklerCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs and reliever Dan Winkler agreed Friday to a one-year contract that pays $750,000 in the majors.The 29-year-old right-hander is 8-2 with two saves and a 3.68 ERA in 117 relief appearances over five seasons with Atlanta....

White Sox claim hard-throwing Tayron Guerrero off waiversCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox claimed hard-throwing reliever Tayron Guerrero off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Friday.Boasting about a 100-mph fastball, the 6-foot-8 right-hander went 1-2 with a 6.26 ERA in 52 appearances for Miami last season. He had...

Mets re-sign reliever Brach after solid show late last yearNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets re-signed reliever Brad Brach to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday, encouraged by his solid showing after they added him last August.Brach's deal includes a player option for 2021 at $1.25 million.The...

Cubs agree to 1-year contract with reliever WinklerCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs and reliever Dan Winkler agreed Friday to a one-year contract that pays $750,000 in the majors.The 29-year-old right-hander is 8-2 with two saves and a 3.68 ERA in 117 relief appearances over five seasons with Atlanta....

Mets re-sign reliever Brach after solid show late last yearNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets re-signed reliever Brad Brach to a one-year contract on Friday, encouraged by his solid showing after they added him last August.Brach's deal includes a player option for 2021.The 33-year-old right-hander was 1-1...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: NLCS, Series star Kendrick, Nats agree for 2020By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed to a $6.25 million, one-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.Speaking on condition of anonymity Friday because...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: NCLS, Series star Kendrick, Nats agree for 2020By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed to a $6.25 million, one-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.Speaking on condition of anonymity Friday because...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Free agent catcher Avila, Twins reach 1-year dealBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Free agent catcher Alex Avila and the Minnesota Twins have reached agreement on a one-year contract for $4.25 million.A person with direct knowledge of the deal, speaking to The Associated Press on condition...

Rangers complete $28M, 3-year deal with RHP Kyle GibsonARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have completed a $28 million, three-year contract with right-hander Kyle Gibson, adding another veteran in the middle of their starting rotation.Texas announced Gibson's addition on Friday. He spent the first seven years of his...