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Mets bring back hometown reliever Adam Ottavino on $4.5 million, 1-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Ottavino and the New York Mets finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday that keeps the veteran reliever with his hometown team. Ottavino gets a $500,000 signing bonus and a $4 million salary.

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Shohei Ohtani gets pair of bobblehead nights in first season with Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are featuring four promotional giveaways around Shohei Ohtani this season, including a pair of bobblehead nights.

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All-Star outfielder Austin Hays and Baltimore Orioles argue first salary arbitration case of year

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Austin Hays and the Baltimore Orioles argued the first of 18 scheduled salary arbitration cases, with the All-Star outfielder asking a three-person panel for $6.3 million on Tuesday and the team arguing for $5.85 million.

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Justin Turner and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $13 million, 1-year contract

TORONTO (AP) — Veteran infielder Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn up to $14.5 million. The 39-year-old hit .276 with 23 homers, 96 RBIs and an .

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David Rubenstein has a deal to buy the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725 billion, AP source says

Carlyle Group Inc. co-founder David Rubenstein has reached an agreement to buy the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

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World Series MVP Seager to miss most of spring after Rangers shortstop has sports hernia surgery

World Series MVP Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair, and the Texas Rangers' All-Star shortstop will miss most of spring training. General manager Chris Young said the operation was performed by Dr.

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D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team's speed, youth and power

PHOENIX (AP) — Joc Pederson watched the Arizona Diamondbacks' surprise run to the World Series last fall and didn't see a whole lot of luck. Instead, he witnessed a fascinating mix of skill, youth and chaos. He liked it so much he wanted to join in.

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Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.

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Royals finalize $4.5 million deal with utilityman Adam Frazier to add versatility to lineup

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract with utilityman Adam Frazier on Tuesday, rounding out a vastly overhauled club by adding a left-handed bat and some versatility to their lineup.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking forward to setting arbitration record win or lose

TORONTO (AP) — Although he’s never gone through the process before, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn’t seem too unsettled about the possibility of his 2024 salary being decided by a three-person arbitration panel.

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