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Pirates reunite with Adam Frazier, adding former All-Star 2B on a 1-year deal

Pirates reunite with Adam Frazier, adding former All-Star 2B on a 1-year deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The club added the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million. The team announced the deal Wednesday.
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MLB average salary rose 2.9% to record $4.66 million last year

NEW YORK (AP) — The rate of increase for Major League Baseball’s average salary slowed to 2.9% last year to a record $4.66 million, according to the annual report of the players’ association.
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Pitcher Johan Oviedo and Pittsburgh Pirates go to first salary arbitration hearing of the year

Pitcher Johan Oviedo and Pittsburgh Pirates go to first salary arbitration hearing of the year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jovan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates argued the first salary arbitration case of the year on Tuesday. A right-hander who turns 27 on March 2, Oviedo asked for a raise from $765,000 to $1.
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Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly

Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.
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Jorge Mateo and Orioles agree to $3.55 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration

Jorge Mateo and Orioles agree to $3.55 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo avoided a salary arbitration hearing when he agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday. Mateo's deal includes a $5.5 million team option for 2026.
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Texas Rangers expand TV broadcast options with traditional carriers and some free games

Texas Rangers expand TV broadcast options with traditional carriers and some free games

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory, the team announced Tuesday.
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MLB The Show 25 cover features Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz

MLB The Show 25 cover features Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz

MLB The Show 25 announced Tuesday that rising stars Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz will be the cover athletes on its upcoming video game. It's the first time MLB The Show has featured three athletes on the same cover.
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Texas Rangers create new network to oversee production and distribution of game broadcasts

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have created a new company to oversee production and distribution of their game broadcasts. The MLB team on Monday unveiled the Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company.
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Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassador

Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassador

BALTIMORE (AP) — Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador. The Orioles announced the move Monday.
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41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez signs minor league deal with Texas Rangers

41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez signs minor league deal with Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez has agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Texas Rangers, the team that drafted the 41-year-old pitcher nearly 23 years ago.
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