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Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from BravesThe Minnesota Twins claimed utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment.,Brujan, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, has played every position except catcher in his major league career....

Reports: Red Sox reel in LHP Ranger Suarez on 5-year, $130M dealFree-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez agreed to terms on a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Saurez will join a Red Sox rotation that features left-hander Garrett Crochet, right-hander Brayan Bello and offseason acquisitions Sonny ...

Yankees acquire LHP Ryan Weathers from Marlins for four prospectsIn search of starters healthy enough to be part of their Opening Day rotation, the New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night for four minor league prospects.,Weathers, 26, started eight games for the Marlins last year and posted a 2-2 record with a 3...

D-backs acquire 8-time All-Star Nolan Arenado from Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.,The Cardinals received minor league right-hander Jack Martinez to complete the deal for the 10-time Gold Glove winner, who waived his no-trade clause.,"W...

Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday.,Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively. Left- and right-center field will be ...

Two minor league pitchers suspended 56 games for PED violation

San Francisco Giants minor league pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent minor league pitcher Luis Sierra were handed 56-game suspensions apiece, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.,The two players allegedly tested positive for Stanzolol, a performance-enhancing drug in violation of minor leagu...

Pirates All-Star, World Series winner Dave Giusti dies

Pirates All-Star and World Series champion reliever Dave Giusti died on Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 86.,In 1971, the right-hander led the National League with 30 saves and helped the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. He made the NL All-Star team in 1973.,"We are saddened by th...

Report: Reds add RHP Pierce Johnson to bullpen

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Pierce Johnson to a free-agent contract, according to MLB Network.,The terms of the deal were not disclosed for the reliever, who finished last season with a 3-3 record and a 3.05 ERA in 65 relief appearances for the Atlanta Braves.,The Reds' bullpen was seven...