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The A's moved swiftly in their pursuit of a right-handed power bat, reeling in free-agent designated hitter Billy Butler on a three-year, $30 million deal, made official on Wednesday.    Read more

Before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday night, Major League teams must decide which Rule 5 Draft-eligible players will be added to their respective 40-man rosters. The Indians currently have…Read more

New hitting coach Kevin Long wasted little time immersing himself in video of the Mets' hitters this offseason.    Read more

The Red Sox have extended an offer to lefty Jon Lester, and they are close to making one to third baseman Pablo Sandoval, sources tell MLB.com.    Read more

The Nationals continue to add to their baseball operations department, hiring Mike Cubbage and Terry Wetzel on Wednesday as special assistants to general manager Mike Rizzo.    Read more

The Orioles announced Wednesday that they have signed nine players to Minor League deals, including the re-signing of infielder Michael Almanzar and left-hander Chris Jones.    Read more

The A's have brought free-agent designated hitter Billy Butler on board with a three-year, $30 million contract. The deal, which had been pending a physical, was finalized on Wednesday.    Read more

The Red Sox have reportedly taken a significant step in the process of attempting to bring Jon Lester back to Boston.    Read more

The Astros have until 10:59 p.m. CT Thursday to decide who will they protect from the Rule 5 Draft, and they plan to use as much time as necessary to…Read more

The Marlins introduced their $325 million man at a news conference Wednesday, ushering in a new era in Miami with slugger Giancarlo Stanton as the centerpiece and building block of…Read more