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AP Sports WriterFister finalizes $4M deal with Rangers, who need startersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSRight-hander Doug Fister spent a lot less time on the free agent market this offseason, finalizing a $4 million, one-year deal Tuesday with the pitching-needy Texas Rangers.After being unsigned last season until May, Fister became the first...

AP Sports WriterRHP Fister signs $4M deal with Rangers, who need startersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSRight-hander Doug Fister spent a lot less time on the free agent market this offseason, signing a $4 million deal Tuesday with the pitching-needy Texas Rangers.After being unsigned last season until May, Fister is now the...

AP Sports WriterRHP Fister signs $4M deal with Rangers, who need startersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFree agent right-hander Doug Fister has signed a $4 million deal with the Texas Rangers, who are still in the market for more starting pitching.The Rangers announced the deal Tuesday after Fister had completed a physical.Fister...

Court dismisses lawsuit filed by widow of ex-pitcher FidrychWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts appeals court has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the widow of former major league pitcher Mark Fidrych.Court records show the 54-year-old died of asphyxiation in 2009 after his clothing became tangled in a spinning...

Court dismisses lawsuit filed by widow of ex-pitcher FidrychWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts appeals court has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the widow of former Major League pitcher Mark Fidrych.Court records show the 54-year-old died of asphyxiation in 2009 after his clothing became tangled in a spinning...

Hisashi Iwakuma agrees to minor league deal with MarinersSEATTLE (AP) Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma has agreed to a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners and will report to major league spring training.The deal announced Monday keeps Iwakuma with the only organization he has pitched for in the majors.Iwakuma,...

Astros players set World Series share record at $438,902NEW YORK (AP) The value of a full postseason share on the World Series champion Houston Astros was worth a record $438,902 this year.The previous mark was $388,606 for the 2014 San Francisco Giants. A full share declined to $370,069...

Tigers agree to $795,000 deal with Hardy, avoid arbitrationDETROIT (AP) The Tigers have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Blaine Hardy, a deal that would pay the 30-year-old reliever $795,000 while in the major leagues and $192,009 while in the minors.Hardy would have become eligible for salary...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pitcher Doug Fister agrees to deal with RangersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Texas Rangers have made the first move toward replenishing their starting rotation, agreeing on a contract with free-agent right-hander Doug Fister.A person familiar with the move told The Associated Press that the completion of the...

Mariners sign RHP Hisashi Iwakuma to minor-league dealSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training.The deal announced Monday keeps Iwakuma with the only organization he has pitched for in the majors.Iwakuma, 36, managed just six...

Braves hire Tinnish, promote Minasian in front office revampATLANTA (AP) Alex Anthopoulos began assembling his team in the Atlanta Braves' front office Monday, hiring Andrew Tinnish as vice president of amateur and international scouting and promoting Perry Minasian to replace recently hired Adam Fisher as assistant general manager.Anthopoulos...

Braves hire Tinnish, promote Minasian in front office revampATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have hired Andrew Tinnish as vice president of amateur and international scouting under new executive vice president and general manager Alex Anthopoulos.The Braves also announced the promotion Monday of Perry Minasian to vice president of...