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AP Baseball WriterAP source: Tulowitzki agrees to 1-year deal with YankeesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year contract with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for the major league minimum $555,000.The person spoke to...

Veteran catcher Lucroy finalizes 1-year deal with AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy has finalized a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.The team announced the move Saturday. To make room on the roster, right-hander Austin Brice was designated for assignment.Yahoo Sports reported the deal is for...

Blue Jays acquire left-hander Richard from PadresTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres on Sunday for Canadian outfielder Connor Panas.The 35-year-old Richard was 7-11 with a 5.33 earned-run average in 27 starts for San Diego last...

Mariners' letter explains reasons behind firing of MartinSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners say they fired high-performance director Lorena Martin this season in part because she created a hostile work environment and ignored recommended treatments for injured players issued by team doctors.The Mariners' claims were revealed in a filing...

RHP Shoemaker agrees to 1-year deal with Blue JaysTORONTO (AP) Free-agent pitcher Matt Shoemaker has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.Shoemaker went 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in seven starts with the Los Angeles Angels last season. The right-hander has been hampered...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Angels fill void at catcher with Jonathan LucroyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) A person with knowledge of the agreement says catcher Jonathan Lucroy has agreed to join the Los Angeles Angels.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Angels fill void at catcher with Jonathan LucroyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) A person with knowledge of the agreement says catcher Jonathan Lucroy has agreed to join the Los Angeles Angels.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Angels fill void at catcher with Jonathan LucroyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) A person with knowledge of the agreement says catcher Jonathan Lucroy has agreed to join the Los Angeles Angels.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the...

Nationals again boost rotation, agree to deal with SanchezWASHINGTON (AP) Anibal Sanchez has a new team and his same catcher.The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a two-year, $19 million contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez on Thursday.The deal includes a team option for 2021.Sanchez, 34, will add depth...

Nationals again boost rotation, agree to deal with SanchezWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez.The deal, announced Thursday by the Nationals, includes a team option for 2021.The 34-year-old Sanchez will add depth to Washington's new-look rotation after boosting...

Nationals again boost rotation, agree to deal with SanchezWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez.The deal, announced Thursday by the Nationals, includes a team option for 2021.The 34-year-old Sanchez will add depth to Washington's new-look rotation after boosting...

AP Baseball WriterAthletics bring back righty starter Fiers on 2-year dealBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Free agent right-hander Mike Fiers agreed to a two-year contract to stay with the Oakland Athletics, who were determined to find an experienced starter this offseason to help lead a young rotation.And Oakland...