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RHP Alex Cobb agrees to 1-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have added Alex Cobb to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran right-hander.

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Boyd thankful for chance with Cubs following return from Tommy John surgery

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd is thankful for his new opportunity with the Chicago Cubs. He is hoping to help the team reach the playoffs as a key addition to its starting rotation.

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Phillies gamble on 1-year contract for 2-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have signed closer Jordan Romano to an $8.5 million, one-year contract, making a short-term bet that the right-hander can return to form following a right elbow injury.

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Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto

DALLAS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously great, elite players,” Toronto manager John Schneider said Monday at the winter meetings.

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Roki Sasaki bidding among MLB teams will start Tuesday and run until Jan. 23

DALLAS (AP) — Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 23. The Chiba Lotte Marines said Nov.

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Rays' opener moved back a day, giving more time to prepare temporary Steinbrenner Field home

DALLAS (AP) — The Rays' opener against the Colorado Rockies was pushed back a day until March 28 to give Tampa Bay an extra day to adapt the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field.

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John Blundell of MLB wins Fishel Award for MLB public relations excellence

DALLAS (AP) — John Blundell of the commissioner's office has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence. Major League Baseball made the announcement Monday at the winter meetings.

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Brewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: 'Losing this guy, whew'

DALLAS (AP) — Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen a lot of good players leave during his time in Milwaukee, and he isn't ready to think about next season without departing shortstop Willy Adames. “He was a leader in our clubhouse.

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Having regained his health, Terry Francona excited to return to dugout with Cincinnati Reds

DALLAS (AP) — Terry Francona remembered the specific moment that sparked his return to the dugout. “My girls went to Europe for 10 days, and I watched the grandkids,” he said. "That was the one day I thought maybe I’ll go back to baseball.

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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19 .

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