Black franchise owner, ex-MLBer, sues McDonald’s, cites bias
<p>CLEVELAND — The Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises says the company has shown more favorable treatment to white owners and denied him the...
Indians, veteran reliever Parker agree to minor league deal
CLEVELAND — Free agent reliever Blake Parker agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.
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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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Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training
<p>ATLANTA — Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis is one of 25 non-roster players who have been invited by the Atlanta Braves to spring...
Twins bench coach Mike Bell takes leave for kidney cancer
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has taken an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.</p>
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Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are partnering with the City University of New York to identify students and alumni for career and...
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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Indians, veteran reliever Parker agree to minor league deal
<p>CLEVELAND — Free agent reliever Blake Parker agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.</p>
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Indians saves leader Cody Allen retires at 32
<p>CLEVELAND — Cody Allen, the Cleveland Indians' career saves leader and an underappreciated closer for the team, has retired at age 32.</p>
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Phillies invite Odubel Herrera to camp, sign Jeff Mathis
PHILADELPHIA — Former All-Star center fielder Odubel Herrera was among 31 non-roster players the Philadelphia Phillies have invited to spring training.
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