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AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal with outfielder Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a one-year contract.Saunders will earn $9 million this season and his deal includes an option for 2018 worth $11 million with escalators that can make it reach...

Associated PressBlue Jays ownership involved in bringing Bautista backBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said ownership got involved in the re-signing of veteran Jose Bautista.Atkins said Thursday the desire of Edward Rogers, the controlling shareholder of Rogers Communication, to help was ''abundantly clear.'' He...

Rod Carew passes 1-month mark since heart transplantLOS ANGELES (AP) Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew has passed the one-month mark since a heart and kidney transplant with no signs of rejection.Carew tells the American Heart Association News he's ''doing great'' since the 13-hour operation on Dec. 16....

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...

Associated PressBautista, Blue Jays agree to $18.5M, 1-year dealBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays, after all.Toronto said Wednesday the free agent slugger had agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto that includes mutual options for more years.Bautista gets an...

Associated PressAP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18.5M, 1-year dealBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays, after all.The free agent slugger agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto that includes mutual options for more years, a person with knowledge...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer signs 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Outfielder Brandon Guyer has signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.The deal includes a club option for 2019.Guyer was acquired from Tampa Bay in a trade on Aug. 1 and he provided offensive punch and...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Infielder Trevor Plouffe has finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics and is expected to be the primary third baseman if he can stay healthy. Plouffe can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances as part of the agreement announced...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Right fielder Kole Calhoun and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $26 million, three-year contract. The sides reached agreement last week on a $6.35 million, one-year deal that avoided salary arbitration. As part of the deal announced Wednesday, Calhoun's 2017 pay is lowered to $6...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Infielder Trevor Plouffe has agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics and is expected to be the primary third baseman if he can stay healthy. The team announced the move Wednesday. Plouffe went on the disabled list for three different injuries last season with Minnesota. He...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer agrees to $5M, 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Brandon Guyer has been targeted again. That's nothing new for him.Guyer, who has led the majors in being hit by pitches over the past two seasons, agreed Wednesday to a two-year, $5 million contract...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer agrees to $5M, 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Outfielder Brandon Guyer has agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.Guyer gets $2 million this year and $2.75 million in 2018, and Cleveland has a $3 million option for 2019...