Tag: American League
Rangers RHP Arihara starts transition to majors from Japan
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Japanese pitcher Kohei Arihara says he settled on the Texas Rangers because they told the right-hander what they thought he could...
Rangers acquire RHP Sborz from Dodgers for minor leaguer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Josh Sborz from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitcher Jhan Zambrano.
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Tigers’ GM says team considering 6-man rotation
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal...
Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finalizing his agreement Tuesday on a $3.5 million, one-year contract.
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Red Sox sign RHP Hirokazu Sawamura to 2-year deal
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox signed Japanese right-hander Hirokazu Sawamura to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
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Black franchise owner, ex-MLBer, sues McDonald’s, cites bias
CLEVELAND — The Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises says the company has shown more favorable treatment to white owners and denied him the...
Twins bench coach Mike Bell takes leave for kidney cancer
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has taken an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.
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Indians saves leader Cody Allen retires at 32
CLEVELAND — Cody Allen, the Cleveland Indians' career saves leader and an underappreciated closer for the team, has retired at age 32.
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Indians finalize Billy Hamilton’s minor league contract
CLEVELAND — Billy Hamilton has joined the Indians' cluttered outfield competition.
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C.J. Cron agrees to minor league deal with Rockies
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies will be taking a look at another first baseman after signing C.J. Cron to a minor league contract with...
