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AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds working to complete deal with LHP Zach DukeBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds are working to complete a deal with Zach Duke that would add the left-hander to their bullpen, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.The person spoke...

Associated PressCardinals' Miles' Mikolas open to long-term dealBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) Miles Mikolas is open to discussing a long-term deal with the St. Louis Cardinals rather than wait to go on the open market after the season.The 30-year-old right-hander returned to the major leagues last year after...

AP Sports WriterMariano Rivera awed by his first Hall of Fame visitBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Mariano Rivera stopped at the entrance to the Plaque Gallery inside the Baseball Hall of Fame and just gazed at the walls, awestruck by the moment. He was a long way from...

Cubs add bullpen help, agree to $750,000 deal with BarnetteCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help, agreeing to a $750,000, one-year contract with right-hander Tony Barnette, a deal containing an option, escalator and bonus opportunities that could raise its value to $4.5 million over two seasons.Barnette's...

Wade Miley & Will Harris together again with AstrosHOUSTON (AP) Asked what attracted him to the Houston Astros, Wade Miley responded with a laugh and said: ''Will Harris.''The pair played together for Arizona in 2013 and 2014 and lived together on multiple occasions. They come small Louisiana towns...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds working to complete deal with LHP Zach DukeBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A person familiar with the discussions tells The Associated Press that the Cincinnati Reds are working to complete a deal with Zach Duke that would add the left-hander to their bullpen.The person...

Nationals beat Taylor in 1st arbitration decision this yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Washington defeated outfielder Michael A. Taylor in the first salary arbitration decision this year.Taylor will receive the team's offer of $3.25 million rather than his request of $3.5 million. Arbitrators Mark Burstein, James Darby and Matt...

Hammel gets minor league deal from Texas with spring inviteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers and will report to major league spring training.Texas announced the deal Friday, three months after the Kansas City Royals declined...

Nationals beat Taylor in 1st arbitration decision this yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Washington defeated outfielder Michael A. Taylor in the first salary arbitration decision this year.Taylor will receive the team's offer of $3.25 million rather than his request of $3.5 million. Arbitrators Mark Burstein, James Darby and Matt...

Backpack, gone: Nationals Park won't allow knapsacksWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have banned backpacks from their ballpark, a step farther than other major league clubs have gone in an era of enhanced security at stadiums.The Nationals announced the change on Friday. It will take effect starting this season.All...

Free agents Hammel, Davidson reach deals with RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel and infielder Matt Davidson have agreed to minor league deals with the Texas Rangers.The 36-year-old Hammel joined the Rangers on Friday, three months after the Kansas City Royals declined a $12 million mutual...

Hammel gets minor league deal from Texas with spring inviteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers and will report to major league spring training.Texas announced the deal Friday, three months after the Kansas City Royals declined...