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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — First baseman Ty France finalized a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who also announced a minor league deal with right-hander Erasmo Ramírez on Saturday. The 30-year-old France hit .

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels announced a $10 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Kenley Jansen and a $5 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Yoán Moncada on Saturday.

Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox , is being treated for stomach cancer. Jenks shared his condition from a Portugal hospital bed in an interview with MLB.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga threw live batting practice on Saturday, and the team was encouraged by his performance coming off an injury-shortened season.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — When it comes to the catchers for the Chicago White Sox, Korey Lee sees a common thread. “We got a lot of hard workers,” Lee said. “I think that’s kind of what we’re going to set our tone with.

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes spent his rookie season dutifully following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan to bring their young ace along as slowly and safely as possible. It worked.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spring training on Saturday, taking a step toward possibly pitching for the first time since 2023.

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season.

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insisted he was not disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.

DUNEDIN — Defensive standout Andres Gimenez was the feature acquisition for Toronto in the four-player trade between the Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians last December. But right-hander Nick Sandlin was no mere throw-in.