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AP Sports WriterAP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, the team’s first move to upgrade a...

Padres acquire switch-hitting infielder Profar from A’sSAN DIEGO (AP) Switch-hitting second baseman Jurickson Profar was acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Oakland Athletics on Monday for catcher Austin Allen and a player to be named.In his lone season with the A's, Profar matched his career high...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) - All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, the team's first move to upgrade a...

McCann, White Sox agree to $5.4 million, 1-year dealCHICAGO (AP) All-Star catcher James McCann agreed to a $5.4 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday, more than doubling his salary.The 29-year-old McCann was eligible for arbitration.Chicago declined to offer 2020 contracts to Gold Glove second...

McCann, White Sox agree to $5.4 million, 1-year dealCHICAGO (AP) All-Star catcher James McCann agreed to a $5.4 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday, more than doubling his salary.The 29-year-old McCann was eligible for arbitration.McCann signed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Chicago last...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, the team’s first move to upgrade a...

AP Sports WriterMike Piazza taking cues from Tommy Lasorda for Italy’s teamBy ANDREW DAMPFROME (AP) When Mike Piazza was hired to manage Italy's national baseball team, one of the first people he shared the news with was Tommy Lasorda.Now 92, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had persuaded...

Garneau guaranteed $100,000 in deal with AstrosHOUSTON (AP) Catcher Dustin Garneau is guaranteed just $100,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Houston Astros.Garneau, who figures to compete for a backup role, would get a $650,000 salary in the major leagues and $300,000 in the minors as...

Report: Japan’s Tigers set to acquire MLB free agent BourTOKYO (AP) The Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Central League are set to acquire major league free agent Justin Bour.Kyodo news agency says Tigers general manager Osamu Tanimoto said this week the team has reached a basic agreement with the...

AP Baseball WriterExemptions for ADHD drugs in MLB drop to lowest in decadeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The number of major leaguers allowed to use otherwise-banned drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder dropped to the lowest level since the sport started issuing annual reports in 2008.The results...

AP Sports WriterPadres sign Pomeranz, get Davies, Grisham from BrewersBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The rebuilding San Diego Padres rewarded free agent Drew Pomeranz for two strong months in Milwaukee’s bullpen and addressed two big needs by acquiring right-handed starter Zach Davies and lefty outfielder Trent Grisham from...

AP Sports WriterPadres sign Pomeranz, get Davies, Grisham from BrewersBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The rebuilding San Diego Padres rewarded free agent Drew Pomeranz for two strong months in Milwaukee’s bullpen and addressed two big needs by acquiring right-handed starter Zach Davies and lefty outfielder Trent Grisham from...