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Nationals finalize $4M, 1-year deal with 1B Matt AdamsWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have finalized a deal with first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams.General manager Mike Rizzo on Friday announced Washington agreed to terms with Adams on a one-year contract. The deal to make Adams the Nationals' new backup first baseman...

Japanese reliever Hirano, D-Backs, reach $6M, 2-year dealPHOENIX (AP) Japanese right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract.The 33-year-old is looked at by Arizona to provide bullpen depth and possibly compete to be the team's closer. His deal was announced Friday.Hirano...

Nationals finalize $4M, 1-year deal with 1B Matt AdamsWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have finalized a deal with first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams.General manager Mike Rizzo on Friday announced Washington agreed to terms with Adams on a one-year contract. The deal to make Adams the Nationals' new backup first baseman...

Japanese reliever Hirano, D-Backs, reach $6M, 2-year dealPHOENIX (AP) Japanese right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract.The 33-year-old is looked at by Arizona to provide bullpen depth and possibly compete to be the team's closer. His deal was announced Friday.Hirano...

Nationals compete $10M, 2-year deal to keep KintzlerWASHINGTON (AP) Brandon Kintzler and the Nationals have finalized a $10 million, two-year contract that keeps the relief pitcher n Washington.Kintzler will earn $5 million next year under the deal announced Thursday. The Nationals have a $10 million option for 2019,...

Nationals compete $10M, 2-year deal to keep KintzlerWASHINGTON (AP) Brandon Kintzler and the Nationals have finalized a $10 million, two-year contract that keeps the relief pitcher n Washington.Kintzler will earn $5 million next year under the deal announced Thursday. The Nationals have a $10 million option for 2019,...

Minaya returning to Mets as Alderson assistantNEW YORK (AP) Omar Minaya is returning to the New York Mets as a special assistant to Sandy Alderson, who replaced him as general manager after the 2010 season.Minaya was the Mets' senior assistant GM from September 1997 until February 2002, when...

Red Sox RHP Steven Wright has domestic assault case retiredBOSTON (AP) A domestic assault case involving Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been retired for one year, according to the Boston Herald .According to the law firm representing him, a retirement is the first step toward a dismissal,...

Red Sox RHP Steven Wright has domestic assault case retiredBOSTON (AP) A domestic assault case involving Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been retired for one year, according to a Boston Herald report.Citing a court clerk, the newspaper reported the case was retired Thursday by the Williamson County...

Veteran right-hander Jacob Turner rejoins Miami MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Right-hander Jacob Turner has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins, where he pitched from 2012-14.Turner went 2-3 with a 5.08 ERA for Washington this year in 18 games, including two starts. The 26-year-old also has pitched for...

Nationals compete $10M, 2-year deal to keep KintzlerWASHINGTON (AP) Brandon Kintzler and the Nationals have finalized a $10 million, two-year contract that keeps the relief in Washington.Kintzler will earn $5 million next year under the deal announced Thursday. The Nationals have a $10 million option for 2019, and...

Brewers finalize deals with Chacin, Gallardo, boost rotationMILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers have boosted their starting rotation depth, finalizing contracts with free agent right-handers Jhoulys Chacin and Yovani Gallardo.Chacin's two-year deal and Gallardo's one-year agreement were announced by Milwaukee on Thursday.Chacin, who turns 30 in January, went 13-10 with...