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TOKYO (AP) — Pitcher Rōki Sasaki is the next big thing out of Japanese baseball. It's just not clear when he will make it to Major League Baseball.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The World Series champion Texas Rangers finalized deals Friday with veteran reliever David Robertson and outfielder Travis Jankowski, but still have no agreement with AL Championship Series MVP Adolis García in advance of sala

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs right-hander Mathew Peters was suspended for the 2024 season on Friday under the minor league drug program following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Limited player movement across Major League Baseball this offseason has been no more pronounced than in Minnesota, where the defending AL Central champion Twins have so far claimed a couple of players off waivers and signed a middl

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander John Brebbia and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $5.5 million, one-year contract on Friday that includes a mutual option for 2025. The 33-year-old gets $4 million this year, and the option is for $6 million with a $1.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rhys Hoskins’ $34 million, two-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers allows the first baseman to opt out of the deal after the 2024 season.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added outfield depth on Friday by acquiring J.P. Martínez from the Texas Rangers for right-hander Tyler Owens. The 27-year-old Martínez made his major league debut for the World Series champion Rangers last season.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The World Series champion Texas Rangers are adding veteran reliever David Robertson to their bullpen. Robertson and the Rangers have agreed to a one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the move.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former All-Star slugger Jared Walsh and utility infielder Matt Duffy have signed minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to big league spring training.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles general manager Mike Elias is preaching patience during what's been another quiet offseason for Baltimore. Spring training hasn't arrived just yet.