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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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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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...
Corey Oswalt sent to minors by Mets, Brad Brach released
NEW YORK — Right-hander Corey Oswalt cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday by the New York Mets, who also...
Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites
Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo back...
Matt Wise replaces Callaway as Halos’ interim pitching coach
TEMPE, Ariz. — Bullpen coach Matt Wise will serve as the Los Angeles Angels' interim pitching coach, replacing the suspended Mickey Callaway.
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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 finalize Billy Hamilton’s minor league contract
CLEVELAND — Billy Hamilton has joined the Indians' cluttered outfield competition.
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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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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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