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PALM BEACH, Fla.

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball owners voted Thursday to install John Seidler, the oldest brother of the late former Padres chairman Peter Seidler, as the team’s control person.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luis Rengifo and the Los Angeles Angels argued their salary arbitration case Thursday, with the infielder asking for $5.95 million and the team arguing for $5.8 million.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Outfielder Tommy Pham joined his 10th major league team, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $4,025,000. The deal is pending a successful physical for Pham, who turns 37 next month.

NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Ben Gamel is staying with the Houston Astros, agreeing Wednesday to a $1.2 million, one-year contract. Gamel gets a $200,000 signing bonus and a $1 million salary, which is not guaranteed.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have extended their lease at Angel Stadium through 2032.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Lars Nootbaar went to a salary arbitration hearing with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, arguing he should be paid $2.95 million instead of the team's $2.45 million offer.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time World Series shortstop Elvis Andrus, who has started more games at one position than any player in Texas Rangers franchise history, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame this summer.