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Royals promote from within to fill out Yost's coaching staffKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals have promoted Terry Bradshaw to hitting coach and Cal Eldred to pitching coach as part of a series of moves Tuesday to manager Ned Yost's coaching staff.Bradshaw takes over for Dale Sveum, who...

Diamondbacks exercise $2 million option on DescalsoPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised a $2 million club option on infielder Daniel Descalso.Descalso signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in February that included a $1.35 million salary this year and the option.The 31-year-old was a valuable piece during...

AP Sports WriterIndians make $17.4 million qualifying offer to 1B SantanaBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians made a $17.4 million qualifying offer to free agent first baseman Carlos Santana on Monday.One of six Cleveland players eligible for free agency, Santana has 10 days to accept or reject...

AP Sports WriterCora says opportunity to manage Red Sox is a return homeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Alex Cora didn't expect his first chance to manage in the major leagues to come this soon, but the new Boston Red Sox manager he says he's ready to take on the...

Minnesota Twins hire Derek Shelton as bench coachMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their bench coach.The Twins announced the move Monday. Shelton was Toronto's quality control coach this year. The 47-year-old will be going into his 14th season as a coach in some capacity...

Rangers complete coaching staff; Wak returns, Warthen hiredARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Don Wakamatsu is back with the Texas Rangers as their bench coach, and now working with one of his neighbors.The Rangers on Monday announced the hiring of Wakamatsu, who was initially on their staff from 2003-07. They also...

Rangers complete coaching staff; Wak returns, Warthen hiredARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Don Wakamatsu is returning to the Texas Rangers as the team's bench coach, and Dan Warthen has been hired as assistant pitching coach.Wakamatsu was previously in Texas from 2003-07, as bench coach for three seasons and then as...

AP Baseball WriterHosmer, Moustakas, Cain, Arrieta among 9 with $17.4M offersBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, third baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Lorenzo Cain were among nine free agents who have received $17.4 million qualifying offers from their teams.Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake...

Rangers exercise option on Perez, decline Napoli, BarnetteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have declined their 2018 club options for slugger Mike Napoli and reliever Tony Barnette, and won't make a $17.4 million qualifying offer to free agent pitcher Andrew Cashner.Texas did exercise its club option on 13-game...

Judge bidding for rare double with BBWAA awardsNEW YORK (AP) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is a finalist for AL MVP and Rookie of the Year, giving him a chance to become just the third player to win the awards in the same year.The Baseball Writers' Association of America...

AP Baseball WriterHosmer, Moustakas, Cain, Arrieta among 9 with $17.4M offersBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, third baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Lorenzo Cain were among nine free agents who received $17.4 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake...

Royals extend qualifying offers to 3 cornerstone playersKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have extended qualifying offers to outfielder Lorenzo Cain, first baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Mike Moustakas.The team also announced Monday that pitcher Ian Kennedy did not opt out of his contract, and...