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Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, giving Kansas City another potential closer alongside Lucas Erceg, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The deal includes a $13...

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. The 33-year-old Frazier spent the first five-plus seasons of...

Carlos Beltrán is on the verge of Hall of Fame induction, and next year's ballot is wide open
It now appears it's a question of when, not if, Carlos Beltrán will be voted into the Hall of Fame. In fact, next year could be his time, with the ballot wide open. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association...

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals liked what they saw from Michael Lorenzen down the stretch last season, when they went from a 106-loss laughingstock to a surprising playoff team thanks in part to their deadline acquisition from Texas. Lorenzen liked what he saw in...

Royals agree with RHP Michael Lorenzen on $7 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because...

Cavan Biggio and Kansas City Royals agree to minor league contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Utilityman Cavan Biggio and the Kansas City Royals agreed Sunday to a minor league contract. A son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, Cavan made his big league debut with Toronto in 2019. He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 12, released on Aug. 8...

Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman's third stint with Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitor. He's home again. Santana signed a one-year, $12 million contract and returned Monday for his third stint with the Guardians, who have an...

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was subject to a successful...
