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White Sox, OF Engel agree to 1-year deal, avoid arbitrationCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox and outfielder Adam Engel agreed Wednesday to a $1.375 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.The 29-year-old Engel hit .295 with three homers and 12 RBIs last season. He recorded the final out of Lucas...

AP Sports WriterHoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing DarvishBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Jed Hoyer insists this time won't be like 2011 for the Chicago Cubs.The team's new president of baseball operations said Wednesday that Chicago plans to retool rather than bring out the wrecking ball the...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named or cash...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named or cash...

AP Sports WriterPadres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace...

AP Sports WriterPadres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace...

AP Sports WriterPadres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace...

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from RaysSAN DIEGO (AP) Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash's curious pitching change.With three years left on his contract, Snell hardly considered that could be his final...

Mets hire former player Tony Tarasco as first base coachNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have hired Tony Tarasco to be their first base coach, bringing the former outfielder back to the franchise where he ended his playing career.The Mets announced the hiring Wednesday. The 50-year-old Tarasco...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named or cash...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named or cash...

Former A's pitcher Mengden signs with team in South KoreaSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Daniel Mengden is set to pitch in South Korea next season after agreeing to a $725,000, one-year contract with the Kia Tigers.The right-hander spent the past five seasons with the Oakland Athletics, going 17-20 with...