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AP Baseball WriterAP source: Junior Guerra, D-backs, agree to $2.65M dealBy RONALD BLUMSAN DIEGO (AP) Right-hander Junior Guerra and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $2.65 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday...

Associated PressDozier ends Dodgers' skid with RBI in 12th against GiantsBy STEVE DILBECKLOS ANGELES (AP) It was looking all too familiar to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Another lead lost, another reliever buckling in a big moment.Only this time, after San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run...

Oakland's Billy Beane voted MLB executive of yearCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Oakland Athletics executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane was voted the inaugural Major League Baseball Executive of the Year.Tampa Bay general manager Erik Neander and Milwaukee general manager David Stearns tied for second, MLB said Monday...

Mets re-sign reliever Brach after solid show late last yearNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets re-signed reliever Brad Brach to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday, encouraged by his solid showing after they added him last August.Brach's deal includes a player option for 2021 at $1.25 million.The...

Another birthday loss for Yankees manager Girardi in ALCSHOUSTON (AP) Another birthday loss for New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi.With a mid-October birthday, Girardi hopes to always be involved with baseball on that day. He would like to have better outcomes.On the skipper's 53rd birthday Saturday, the Yankees...

AP Baseball WriterAthletics welcome depth from additions of Fiers, KelleyBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Asked about his best role in the Oakland bullpen, Shawn Kelley barbed himself.''25-1's fine, whatever,'' he quipped Tuesday as he joined his new Athletics teammates.The Washington Nationals cut Kelley last week, a day after...

Milwaukee Brewers bringing back ball-in-glove logo in 2020MILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers are bringing back the team’s iconic ball-in-glove logo next year.Milwaukee unveiled its new uniform designs and logo on Monday night at Miller Park. Starting in 2020, players will wear a modernized version of the ball-in-glove image first...

Phillies star Bryce Harper ejected arguing fair-foul callNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected for arguing with first base umpire Roberto Ortiz over a fair-foul call Saturday night in a game against the New York Mets.Harper ripped a first-pitch curveball from starter Seth Lugo in...

AP Sports WriterJeter: Stanton didn't want to be part of Marlins' rebuildingBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Derek Jeter says when his ownership group took over the Miami Marlins in October, he thought Giancarlo Stanton would be with the team in 2018.Stanton says Marlins officials threatened to keep him for...

Associated PressTigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streakBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jordan Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts dating to last season and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night.Zimmermann (1-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings...

AP Sports WriterAstros C McCann on DL for surgery on troublesome right kneeBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Astros catcher Brian McCann will have surgery on the troublesome right knee that has sent him to the disabled list for the second time this season.McCann was put on the disabled...

Cubs invite former closer Morrow to spring trainingCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs announced former closer Brandon Morrow's minor league contract on Wednesday and said he will report to big league spring training.If added to the 40-man roster, Morrow would get a one-year contract paying a $1.5 million salary while...