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Major League Baseball is convinced an international draft would cut down on corruption among Latin American signings , a framework the players’ association has long opposed.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal. The agreement is worth $5.25 million and is pending Heaney passing a physical. The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.

Details of Jason Heyward’s $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres: 2025 base salary: $1 million Performance bonuses: Plus: $50,000 each for 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 plate appearances ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.

Details of Kyle Hart's $1.

Details of Connor Joe's $1 million, 1-year contract with the San Diego Padres: 2025 base salary: $1 million Performance bonuses: $100,000 for 150 plate appearances $150,000 for 250 plate appearances $200,000 each for 350 and 450 plate appearances $30

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Turner finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday and worked out with the team ahead of its first spring training game. Turner can earn an additional $2 million in bonuses this year: $1.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball.

Details of Ty France’s $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins: 2025 base salary: $1 million, of which $250,000 is guaranteed Performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 300, 325, 350, 375 and 400 plate appearances $100,000 for 450 plate appea