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AP Sports WriterTrumbo, Orioles finalize $37.5 million, 3-year dealBy DAVID GINSBURGFor the second year in a row, the Orioles negotiated a deal to keep the major league home run champion in Baltimore.Mark Trumbo's $37.5 million, three-year contract Friday was finalized Friday, a day after the sides reached agreement subject...

AP Sports WriterTrumbo, Orioles reach $37.5 million, 3-year dealBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Orioles have agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract to keep major league home run champion Mark Trumbo.Trumbo hit 47 home runs last year for Baltimore and became a free agent. The 31-year-old did not accept the Orioles'...

AP Baseball WriterYankees headed to arbitration with BetancesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees plan to go to salary arbitration with reliever Dellin Betances, which would be the team's first hearing in nearly a decade.Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Betances submitted a proposed $5...

AP Baseball WriterTigers' core still intact as spring training approachesBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander sat in the middle of the Tiger Den, the lounge at Comerica Park where he and his teammates were available to reporters before heading out on their winter caravan.An offseason that began with...

Mike Fiers and Astros agree to $3.45 million, 1-year dealHOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Mike Fiers and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a $3.45 million, one-year contract.The deal Thursday avoided a hearing next month. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Fiers settled at the midpoint...

AP Sports WriterMarlins acquire RHP Straily from Reds for 3 minor leaguersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Replacing Jose Fernandez will be a collective task for the Miami Marlins, with 14-game winner Dan Straily joining the effort Thursday.Miami obtained Straily from the Cincinnati Reds for three minor leaguers, including right-handers...

AP Baseball WriterDifferent era, different drug question for Rodriguez, RainesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Moments after Tim Raines spoke openly about overcoming cocaine abuse, Ivan Rodriguez tried to avoid discussing whether he had used steroids.Different era. Different drug.An unavoidable topic when discussing Hall of Famers.Raines, Rodriguez and Jeff...

AP Baseball WriterIvan Rodriguez appears to deny using steroids during careerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A day after his election to the Hall of Fame, Ivan Rodriguez appeared to deny using steroids during his career.The catcher spoke Wednesday at a news conference alongside fellow inductees Jeff Bagwell and...

AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal $9M deal with Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a $9 million, one-year contract.Saunders will earn $8 million this season, and the Phillies have a 2018 option worth $10.5 million with a $1 million buyout.The...

AP Sports WriterFrancona on Encarnacion: I didn't think there was a chanceBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) When Edwin Encarnacion became a free agent this offseason, Indians manager Terry Francona didn't allow himself to daydream about adding the former Blue Jays slugger to his roster.''I didn't think there was a...

AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal $9M deal with Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a $9 million, one-year contract.Saunders will earn $8 million this season, and the Phillies have a 2018 option worth $10.5 million with a $1 million buyout.The...

Diamondbacks sign OF Blanco to minor league dealPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed ex-San Francisco Giant Gregor Blanco to a minor league contract.The 33-year-old outfielder hit .224 with one home run and 18 RBIs, 10 doubles and four triples in 104 games with the Giants last season.That...