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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is widening the runner's lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, changing a more than century-old rule that caused World Series controversy over interference calls.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday to help alleviate pain he experienced while recovering from a procedure on his left knee in September. Team orthopedist Dr.

DETROIT (AP) — Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract in a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses with a franchise that has inv

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The New York Mets acquired right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Catcher Eric Haase and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old hit .201 with a .

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen's decision to stay in Pittsburgh was not about pity. Or nostalgia. Or to enjoy a Farewell Tour or to chase of a specific milestone or reach a specific date. That's simply not how McCutchen's mind works.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-handed reliever Trevor Gott finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen isn't going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates star is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeter is back with the Yankees — Jeter Downs. New York claimed the 25-year-old shortstop off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.