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

Associated PressCashman rappels building, gets fan message on ColeBy WILLIAM S. PAXTONSTAMFORD, Conn. (AP) While Brian Cashman was descending the outside of a building Friday, the New York Yankees’ general manager came across a message taped to a 10th-floor window from a fan: Please sign Gerrit Cole.Cashman, whose...

AP Sports WriterReds, Moustakas complete $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas completed a $64 million, four-year contract Thursday with the Cincinnati Reds, the biggest free agent deal in franchise history.They agreed to the deal earlier in the week. Moustakas was in town to...

Brewers find new catcher landing Narváez from MarinersSEATTLE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Omar Narváez from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for minor league pitcher Adam Hill and a compensation round pick in next June's amateur draft.Narváez becomes Milwaukee’s replacement for Yasmani Grandal, who signed a $73...

AP Sports WriterReds, Moustakas complete $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas completed a $64 million, four-year contract Thursday with the Cincinnati Reds, the biggest free agent deal in franchise history.They agreed to the deal earlier in the week. Moustakas was in town to...

Brewers find new catcher landing Narváez from MarinersSEATTLE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Omar Narváez from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for minor league pitcher Adam Hill and a compensation round pick in next June's amateur draft.Narváez becomes Milwaukee’s replacement for Yasmani Grandal, who signed a $73...

Mets acquire Marisnick from Astros for pair of prospectsNEW YORK (AP) Outfielder Jake Marisnick has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Houston Astros for two prospects -- left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona. Marisnick is an excellent defender with speed but a weak hitter....

Anderson gets $1,775,000 from Giants, could earn $2,625,000SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Left-hander Tyler Anderson has a $1,775,000 salary as part of his contract with the San Francisco Giants and would earn $2,625,000 if he is healthy for most of the season and pitches 130 or more innings.Anderson's deal, announced...

Associated PressRays in listening phase entering winter meetingsBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays head into the upcoming winter meetings in the listening phase about ways to improve a roster that came within one win of reaching the American League Championship Series last season.''Do we have...

Royals skipper Matheny keeping most of former coaching staffKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Royals manager Mike Matheny is keeping most of the coaching staff that worked alongside predecessor Ned Yost in the fold as he begins to plan for his first season in charge of the organization.Matheny announced Thursday...

Twins to add more safety netting at Target FieldMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they will make further extensions to safety netting at Target Field next season, the third such enhancement they've made in five years.The new netting along the left-field line will extend an additional 85...

Mets acquire Marisnick from Astros for pair of prospectsNEW YORK (AP) Outfielder Jake Marisnick was acquired by the New York Mets from the Houston Astros on Thursday for two prospects -- left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona.Marisnick is an excellent defender with speed but hasn't hit well...