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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,...

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...

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...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Indians agree to $16M, 2-year deal with 1B AlonsoBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians didn't take long to cover their opening at first base.After losing Carlos Santana to Philadelphia in free agency, Cleveland agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with first baseman Yonder...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Indians agree to contract with 1B AlonsoBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says free-agent first baseman Yonder Alonso and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to contract terms.Alonso's deal is contingent on him passing a physical, according to a person who...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Indians agree to contract with 1B AlonsoBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says free-agent first baseman Yonder Alonso and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to contract terms.Alonso's deal is contingent on him passing a physical, according to a person who...

GM Sandy Alderson gets contract extension from MetsNEW YORK (AP) Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has been given a contract extension, a move that was long expected.The team announced the agreement Wednesday, but the length of his new deal was not specified.Alderson's previous contract with New York, signed...

Rangers' Perez hurts non-throwing elbow in mishap with bullARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez broke his non-pitching elbow in a mishap with a bull and is likely to miss the start of the season.Perez had surgery Monday in Dallas and is expected to start throwing in...

Nick Hundley, Giants agree to a $2.5 million, 1-year dealSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Catcher Nick Hundley has agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract to remain with the San Francisco Giants.The 34-year-old hit .249 with nine homers and 35 RBIs in 303 plate appearances last season and threw out...

Adrian Gonzalez a free agent following release by BravesATLANTA (AP) Adrian Gonzalez has been released by the Atlanta Braves and is a free agent.Atlanta acquired the 35-year-old as part of Saturday's five-player trade that sent outfielder Matt Kemp to the Los Angeles Dodgers and immediately designated him for...