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AP Sports WriterFormer Braves GM Coppolella apologizes for rule violationsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella has apologized for rules violations that led to him being banned from baseball for life, saying he's ''disgraced and humbled'' by his actions.In his first statement since losing...

AP Sports WriterOtero agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians reliever Dan Otero has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Cleveland that includes a 2020 team option and could be worth $3.9 million plus bonuses over three seasons.Otero agreed to a...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Lefty Minor close to multiyear deal with RangersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have another starting option with free agent left-hander Mike Minor close on a multiyear contract.Minor, who will turn 30 the day after Christmas, was 6-6 with a 2.55 ERA...

AP Sports WriterFormer Braves GM Coppolella apologizes for rule violationsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Banned from baseball for life, former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella apologized Tuesday for rules violations that led to major sanctions against the team and ''cost me my dream job and my future in...

Mikolas returns from Japan, agrees to $15.5M deal with CardsST. LOUIS (AP) Right-hander Miles Mikolas is returning from Japan, agreeing to a $15.5 million, two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.The 29-year-old's agreement was announced Tuesday. He bolsters a Cardinals' rotation that could lose Lance Lynn, who became...

Mikolas returns from Japan, agrees to $15.5M deal with CardsST. LOUIS (AP) Right-hander Mike Mikolas is returning from Japan, agreeing to a $15.5 million, two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.The 29-year-old's agreement was announced Tuesday. He bolsters a Cardinals' rotation that could lose Lance Lynn, who became...

Barnette re-signs with Rangers; Gonzalez back on minor dealARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Reliever Tony Barnette has signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal to stay with the Texas Rangers.Barnette, who had a 3.75 ERA over 103 relief appearances the past two seasons, had become a free agent when the Rangers...

AP Baseball WriterYanks finalize hiring of 'polished communicator' Aaron BooneBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Boone's hiring was finalized Monday by the New York Yankees, who gave the ESPN broadcaster a three-year contract to succeed Joe Girardi as manager.New York, which picked Boone over five other candidates last...

Gonzalez, 3 others sign minor league deals with RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers only days after the team didn't tender him a major league contract for next season.The Rangers said Monday that Gonzalez, outfielder Anthony Gose,...

Padres give GM Preller 3-year contract extensionSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have given general manager A.J. Preller a three-year contract extension through the 2022 season.Preller's original contract, signed when he was hired on Aug. 6, 2014, was to have run through 2019.The extension was announced Sunday.Preller...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Boone picked by Yankees as next managerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees have picked ESPN broadcaster Aaron Boone to succeed Joe Girardi as manager, a person familiar with New York's decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night...

AP Baseball WriterAdams, Hector and Bruce Rondon among 26 new free agentsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Atlanta first baseman Matt Adams, former Chicago Cubs closer Hector Rondon and Detroit Tigers reliever Bruce Rondon were among 26 players who became free agents Friday night when their teams failed to...