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AP Baseball WriterEncarnacion to Mariners, Santana to Indians in 3-team tradeBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) The Cleveland Indians reacquired fan favorite Carlos Santana and sent slugger Edwin Encarnacion to Seattle in a three-team trade Thursday that also involved Tampa Bay.The Rays got infielder Yandy Diaz and minor league...

AP Baseball WriterFree agent reliever Familia reaches deal to return to MetsBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) The revamped New York Mets bullpen is set to include a very familiar face - longtime reliever Jeurys Familia.Familia reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year deal late Wednesday night with the...

AP Baseball WriterEncarnacion, Santana go, 3-team trade wraps winter meetingsBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) Carlos Santana and Jeurys Familia found friendly landing spots, Edwin Encarnacion took off for a more uncertain future. Joe Kelly joined the team he helped beat in the World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers boosted...

AP Baseball WriterEncarnacion to Mariners, Santana to Indians in 3-team tradeBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was in the hospital, making a trade from a bed.Cleveland counterpart Chris Antonetti was boarding a plane headed back home, trying to finalize the deal before the...

AP Baseball WriterEovaldi wanted to remain in Red Sox rotation, not relieveBy RONALD BLUMLAS VEGAS (AP) Nathan Eovaldi loved what he started in Boston - emphasis on started.''There were a lot of teams that reached out, wanted me to be a closer,'' he said. ''I view myself as...

AP Baseball WriterBaines surprised by Hall of Fame election - many others, tooBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) Harold Baines answered the phone and learned he was a Hall of Famer.''Very shocked,'' he admitted.So were many others around the baseball world.In fact, in the hours after his selection by...

The Latest: New Reds skip Bell talking to Bailey about roleLAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Major League Baseball's winter meetings (all times local):12:15 p.m.New Reds manager David Bell says he's talked to pitcher Homer Bailey about his role in the future. Bell says it was a good...

AP Baseball WriterSunday night baseball games an hour earlier in 2019By RONALD BLUMLAS VEGAS (AP) Baseball players may get a little more sleep when traveling after Sunday night games next year.ESPN announced Monday it is moving up the starting time of the nationally televised game by one hour,...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Royals, Hamilton agree to $5.25M contractBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals and speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton have agreed to a $5.25 million contract for next season that includes up to $1 million in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations...

AP Baseball WriterKapler intends to be publicly critical of Phillies playersBy RONALD BLUMLAS VEGAS (AP) Phillies manager Gabe Kapler intends to be more publicly critical of his players in his second season following his team's late fade.Philadelphia led the NL East in early August, then went 16-33 and...

The Latest: Mariners claim Cowart, list him as pitcherLAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Major League Baseball's winter meetings (all times local):12:05 p.m.The Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have added players on waiver claims.The Mariners made the most interesting move, taking Kaleb Cowart from the...

Braves INF Rio Ruiz claimed off waivers by OriolesATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Braves infielder Rio Ruiz has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.The 24-year-old Ruiz played sparingly with the Braves the last three seasons and had little future with the team after the emergence of Johan Camargo...