MLB

Rays acquire Brian O’Grady from Reds, cut Jesús AguilarST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired minor leaguer Brian O’Grady from the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named and cash.To make room for the first baseman/outfielder on the 40-man roster, the Rays designated first...

AP Sports WriterPirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton managerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pirates’ leadership overhaul is complete.Pittsburgh hired longtime major league coach Derek Shelton as manager on Wednesday, the final piece of a new-look leadership following a last-place finish in the NL Central. Shelton replaces Clint...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Edwards, Mariners agree to $950,000 dealBy RONALD BLUMA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $950,000, one-year contract.Edwards can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said Wednesday,...

Padres get Davies, Grisham from Brewers for Urías, LauerSAN DIEGO (AP) The Padres have acquired right-hander Zach Davies and outfielder Trent Grisham from the Milwaukee Brewers for infielder Luis Urias and left-hander Eric Lauer.San Diego also will send cash or another player to the Brewers to complete Wednesday's...

Twins SS Polanco has ankle surgery for chronic injuryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is rehabilitating from arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be fully recovered in plenty of time for spring training.The Twins announced Wednesday that Polanco underwent a debridement procedure Friday...

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...

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...

Catcher Stephen Vogt, D-Backs reach $3 million, 1-year dealPHOENIX (AP) Catcher Stephen Vogt and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million, a deal that includes a 2021 option and could be worth $8 million over two seasons if he plays regularly.Vogt gets...

AP Sports WriterPirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton managerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Derek Shelton is the new manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates.The team announced the hiring on Wednesday. Shelton replaces Clint Hurdle, who was fired on the final day of the season following a second-half collapse that...

AP Sports WriterPirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton managerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pirates’ leadership overhaul is complete.Pittsburgh hired longtime major league coach Derek Shelton as manager on Wednesday, the final piece of a new-look leadership following a last-place finish in the NL Central. Shelton replaces Clint...

AP Sports WriterSherman takes over as Kansas City Royals controlling ownerBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have changed hands from David Glass to an ownership group led by John Sherman and that includes actor Eric Stonestreet and local businessmen.The purchase of the Royals for...