Tag: American League
After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger
MINNEAPOLIS — Though Kenta Maeda's first season with Minnesota was abbreviated by the pandemic, the Japanese right-hander's debut was a runaway success.
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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...
Indians finalize Billy Hamilton’s minor league contract
<p>CLEVELAND — Billy Hamilton has joined the Indians' cluttered outfield competition.</p>
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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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C.J. Cron agrees to minor league deal with Rockies
<p>DENVER — The Colorado Rockies will be taking a look at another first baseman after signing C.J. Cron to a minor league contract with...
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...
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
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has taken an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.
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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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