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St. Louis signs Schafer, Fryer, Lino to contractsST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals have signed veteran Jordan Schafer and catchers Eric Fryer and Gabriel Lino to minor league contracts that include invitations to spring training.Schafer spent parts of six seasons playing in the outfield for the Braves, Astros and...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Jansen agrees to $80M, 5-year deal with DodgersBy JANIE McCAULEYThe Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back their reliable closer man, agreeing Monday to an $80 million, five-year contract to keep All-Star Kenley Jansen, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke on condition...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Jansen agrees to $80M, 5-year deal with DodgersBy JANIE McCAULEYA person with knowledge of the deal says the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract to keep All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press...

Rays sign free agent C Ramos to 2-year, $12.5 million dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a two-year, $12.5 million contract with free agent catcher Wilson Ramos.The signing announced Monday provides the 29-year-old, who's recovering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee,...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Jansen agrees to $80M, 5-year deal with DodgersBy JANIE McCAULEYThe Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back their reliable closer, agreeing Monday to an $80 million, five-year contract to keep All-Star Kenley Jansen, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke on condition of...

Locke, Ellis, McGowan finalize deals with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Left-hander Jeff Locke has signed his $3,025,000, one-year deal with the Miami Marlins.The team also announced contracts with catcher A.J. Ellis and right-hander Dustin McGowan on Monday. The deals were reached last week at the winter meetings.Locke's deal includes award...

Damon Berryhill named Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett managerLAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) Damon Berryhill, a catcher for the Braves, Cubs and three other teams in his 10-year playing career, has been named manager of Atlanta's Triple-A Gwinnett team.The 53-year-old Berryhill joins the Braves after seven seasons in the Dodgers organization. He...

Locke, Ellis, McGowan finalize deals with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Left-hander Jeff Locke has signed his $3,025,000, one-year deal with the Miami Marlins.The team also announced contracts with catcher A.J. Ellis and right-hander Dustin McGowan on Monday. The deals were reached last week at the winter meetings.Locke's deal includes performance...

MLB raises money for field in memory of Shannon FordeNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and its affiliates raised more than $235,000 to fund Shannon Forde Field in Little Falls, New Jersey, in memory of the late New York Mets public relations executive.MLB Advanced Media, the MLB Network...

MLB raises money for field in memory of Shannon FordeNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and its affiliates raised more than $235,000 to fund Shannon Forde Field in Little Falls, New Jersey, in memory of the late New York Mets public relations executive.MLB Advanced Media, the MLB Network...

Former Red Sox All-Star David "Boo" Ferriss dies at 94JACKSON, Miss. (AP) David ''Boo'' Ferriss, a Boston Red Sox pitcher who helped lead the team to the 1946 World Series, has died. He was 94.Rick Cleveland, a close friend of the former player, says Ferriss died Thursday at...

Former Red Sox All-Star David "Boo" Ferriss dies at 94JACKSON, Miss. (AP) David ''Boo'' Ferriss, a Boston Red Sox pitcher who helped lead the team to the 1946 World Series, has died. He was 94.Rick Cleveland, a close friend of the former player, says Ferriss died Thursday at...