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Rays invite Venters to camp after 3rd Tommy John surgery

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Relief pitcher Jonny Venters has been invited to big league spring training by the Tampa Bay Bays while trying to come back from his third Tommy John surgery.

AP source: Sidearm reliever Cishek, Cubs reach 2-year deal

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says side-arming reliever Steve Cishek and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a two-year contract.

AP Source: Tigers agree to trade Kinsler to Angels

DETROIT (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Detroit Tigers have agreed to trade veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers.

FaceTime: JD Martinez meets and greets, Ozuna to Cards

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) J.D. Martinez has a chance to see in person what his monster year is worth.

Bryce Harper's agent opened contract talk with Nationals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) With Bryce Harper a year from free agency, the agent for Washington’s star opened contract talk with the Nationals.

Injured right-hander Volquez released by Miami Marlins

MIAMI (AP) Injured right-hander Edinson Volquez has been released by the Miami Marlins, who might bring him back on a minor league contract.

Costas wins Hall's Frick Award for baseball broadcasting

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Bob Costas has won the Ford C. Frick Award presented by the baseball Hall of Fame for broadcasting excellence.

Twins sign recovering RHP Michael Pineda for 2 years, $10M

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed former New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael Pineda, giving a two-year, $10 million contract to the right-hander recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Cubs announce 2-year deal with Morrow

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Brandon Morrow has agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, taking one of the top free-agent relievers off the market.

Orioles star Machado could move – new position, or new team

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles star Manny Machado could be on the move.

Dodgers' Bellinger could play more OF if Gonzalez healthy

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) NL Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger could play more often in the outfield for the Los Angeles Dodgers next season if first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is healthy.

Mariners RHP Iwakuma making progress after shoulder surgery

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma could be back as soon as May after surgery on his right shoulder.

Buck Showalter wants to keep managing Orioles beyond 2018

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Buck Showalter wants to continue managing the Baltimore Orioles after his contract expires following the 2018 season.

Who's on deck for baseball's next big deal? Red Sox, Cubs?

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) No matter how much their fans imagined Giancarlo Stanton bashing balls over the Green Monster, the Boston Red Sox never came close to getting the NL MVP.

Astros' Gene Dias wins Fishel award for MLB public relations

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Gene Dias of the World Series champion Houston Astros has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence in the major leagues.

Hall of a moment: Tough guy Morris breaks down over election

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jack Morris always prided himself on being a tough guy when he pitched, a big-game winner who wouldn’t break down.

What did Giancarlo Stanton & Derek Jeter talk about before the trade?

Giancarlo Stanto discusses his talks with Derek Jeter before leaving the Miami Marlins for the New York Yankees.

Counsell reiterates Nelson won't throw until spring training

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won’t be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.

It's official: NL MVP Stanton now slugging for the Yankees

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.

Tracy Stallard, who gave up Maris' 61st homer, dies at 80

COEBURN, Va. (AP) Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris’ record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.

AP source: Rangers add shortstop lost by Braves in scandal

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers have signed free-agent shortstop Yenci Pena, one of the players taken from the Atlanta Braves as punishment for circumventing international signing rules.

Cardinals: Stanton won't waive no-trade clause for St. Louis

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals say their pursuit of Miami star Giancarlo Stanton is over because he would not waive his no-trade clause to play for St. Louis.

Agent: Japanese star Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Agent: Japanese star Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Angels.

Tigers agree to deal with RHP Mike Fiers

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a major league deal with right-hander Mike Fiers.

Syndergaard: Weight lifted from lat muscle, not shoulders

NEW YORK (AP) Noah Syndergaard says the weight has not been lifted from his shoulders, just his lat muscle.

Evans says Giants have parameters of potential Stanton trade

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Giants general manager Bobby Evans confirmed on San Francisco’s flagship radio station KNBR that the club has reached the parameters of a potential trade for Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton.

Peralta and Royals agreed to a 1-year deal for $1,525,000

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Right-hander Wily Peralta and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,525,000, a deal that includes a club option for 2019.

Otero agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians reliever Dan Otero has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Cleveland that includes a 2020 team option and could be worth $3.9 million plus bonuses over three seasons.

Gonzalez, 3 others sign minor league deals with Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers only days after the team didn’t tender him a major league contract for next season.

White Sox agree to deals with C Castillo, RHP Farquhar

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have agreed to contracts with free-agent catcher Welington Castillo and right-hander Danny Farquhar.