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Indians' Kluber expected to rejoin rotation ThursdayCLEVELAND (AP) Corey Kluber, sidelined most of the month with a strained lower back, is expected to rejoin the Cleveland Indians rotation on Thursday against Oakland.Cleveland's ace right-hander hasn't pitched since May 2 when he left his start against Detroit after three...

AP Sports WriterRoyals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17 million, 2-year dealBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leadership...

AP Sports WriterGonzalez, Rockies finalize $5M, 1-year contractBy PAT GRAHAMThe Colorado Rockies finalized a $5 million, one-year contract to bring back three-time All-Star and popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez.His agreement was announced Monday and includes $3 million in bonuses based on days on the active roster.Gonzalez had a $20...

AP Sports WriterMaddon intrigued by Ohtani, focused on future with AngelsBy GREG BEACHAMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Three days after Joe Maddon's 66th birthday, the Los Angeles Angels' new manager sat down in a familiar spring training complex and reminded everybody he was into two-way players before they were cool.Left-hander...

AP Sports WriterDodgers head into camp with added firepower in Betts, PriceBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to spring training with added firepower for an already potent offense and pitching rotation.After being quiet most of the winter, they pulled off a blockbuster deal...

4 more minor leaguers suspended for drug violationsNEW YORK (AP) Boston catcher Oscar Hernandez, Chicago Cubs pitcher David Garner, St. Louis pitcher Matt Pearce and Pittsburgh shortstop Andrew Walker have been suspended for 50 games each under baseball's minor league drug program.Hernandez, Garner and Pearce each had second...

AP Sports WriterIndians looking to finish job after Series appearance in '16By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) After making all the right moves in 2016, Indians manager Terry Francona got a hip replacement and then spent time on the awards banquet circuit.The winter is flying by.''This has been, I think,...

White Sox RHP Gonzalez allows first baserunner in seventhCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez has lost his bid for a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers.Gonzalez retired his first 18 batters Sunday before Andrew Romine and Alex Avila opened the seventh with singles. Romine's hard smash...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back at Citi Field, a day after the person inside the big-headed costume was caught on video making an obscene gesture to a fan.The Mets said...

AP Baseball WriterChapman, Yankees agree to $48M, 3-year contractBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aroldis Chapman is staying with the New York Yankees, amending his contract to a $48 million, three-year deal.The 31-year-old All-Star closer had been owed $15 million in each of the next two seasons as part...

Associated PressTanaka went with his heart in staying with YankeesBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Masahiro Tanaka went with his heart when deciding not to opt out of the final three seasons of his $155 million, seven-year contract signed in January 2014 with the New York Yankees.''We went into...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Edwards, Mariners agree to $950,000 dealBy RONALD BLUMA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $950,000, one-year contract.Edwards can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said Wednesday,...