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Reports: RHP Keynan Middleton set to sign with Cards
Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to contract terms pending a physical, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday....

Orioles acquire RHP Corbin Burnes from Brewers
The Baltimore Orioles acquired former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday for infielder Joey Ortiz, left-hander DL Hall and the 34th pick in this year's MLB Draft....

Ex-Bama baseball coach Bohannon gave inside info to bettor
New findings in NCAA sanctions against Alabama and former head baseball coach Brad Bohannon revealed that Bohannon knowingly provided insider information to a gambler who bet against the Crimson Tide last spring, according to ESPN. ...

Reports: Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman
The New York Mets are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, per multiple reports on Thursday....

Angelos family agrees to sell Orioles for $1.725B
The Angelos family on Monday formally announced their intent to sell the Baltimore Orioles to a group of private equity billionaires led by David Rubenstein and others, including Hall of Famer and lifelong Oriole Cal Ripken Jr., for $1.725 billion....

Report: Padres add reliever Wandy Peralta on 4-year deal
The San Diego Padres are in agreement with free agent reliever Wandy Peralta on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, The Athletic reported Wednesday....

Baltimore Orioles being sold for $1.725 billion
The Baltimore Orioles are being sold to a pair of private equity billionaires. ...

Rangers SS Corey Seager (hernia surgery) to miss most of spring training
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will miss most of spring training after having surgery to repair a sports hernia on Tuesday....

Mets to bring back RHP Adam Ottavino on 1-year deal
The New York Mets will bring back reliever Adam Ottavino, re-signing the right-hander to a one-year deal Tuesday reportedly worth $4.5 million....

Report: Angelos family to sell Orioles to private equity billionaires
John P. Angelos agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, Puck News reported Tuesday....

Royals trade INF/OF Samad Taylor to Mariners for cash
The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday for cash considerations....

Diamondbacks sign DH/OF Joc Pederson for 2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a one-year agreement Tuesday with two-time All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson....

Reports: Blue Jays, Justin Turner agree to one-year deal
Infielder Justin Turner agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday....

Reports: Twins deal 2B Jorge Polanco to Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are acquiring second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins in a trade, multiple reports said Monday....

Dodgers sign LHP James Paxton to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran left-handed starter James Paxton to a one-year deal on Monday....

Yankees claim LHP Matt Gage off waivers from Astros
The New York Yankees claimed lefthanded reliever Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday....

Reports: Angels sign veteran OF Aaron Hicks
The Los Angeles Angels reached a deal with outfielder Aaron Hicks, who is being paid $19 million by the New York Yankees over the next two seasons....

Former Red Sox, Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dies at 80
Jimy Williams, who won 910 games as a major league manager and was the 1999 American League Manager of the Year, has died at the age of 80....

Reports: Guardians bringing back veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco
The Cleveland Guardians are bringing back right-hander Carlos Carrasco on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the team, according to multiple media reports....

Tigers sign INF prospect Colt Keith to long-term deal
Infielder Colt Keith, who has yet to make his major league debut, signed a six-year, $28.6 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers....