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Orioles, Brian Duensing Agree To Minors Deal

May 24, 2016 7:34 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a Minor League contract with Brian Duensing.

The 33-year-old reliever opted out of a deal with the Kansas City Royals on May 15. He'll report to Triple-A Norfolk.

Duensing is a former first-round pick of the Minnesota Twins.

David Hall/Virginian Pilot

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Tim Lincecum Signs One-Year Deal With Angels

May 23, 2016 7:17 AM

Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has signed a one-year deal with the Angels, the team announced Friday.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney and media reports, Lincecum's base salary will be just short of $2 million -- a prorated portion of a $2.5 million salary. He also has the ability to earn additional incentives in his contract.

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Pirates Extend Francisco Cervelli Through 2019 Season

May 17, 2016 4:21 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates have extended the contract of Francisco Cervelli through the 2019 season.

The total value of the deal, which added three years to his contract, is $31 million, according to a source. He can earn more through incentives. Cervelli will receive $9 million in 2017, $10.5 million in 2018 and $11.5 million in 2019.

"I want to thank the Pirates organization for believing in me," Cervelli wrote in The Players' Tribune on Tuesday. "Thanks to my teammates: I'm proud to call you guys brothers. And last but not least, to the fans: You guys keep me going every night. That's amore. Pittsburgh is a city with a lot of love. When I arrived here, people didn't know who I was. But it didn't take long for me to feel the love and respect that the people of Pittsburgh have. That's why I am coming back.

"Thank you for not giving up on me. I promise that I will never give up on this team."

ESPN

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Angels Agree To Deal With Tim Lincecum

May 17, 2016 4:22 PM

Tim Lincecum has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to a report.

The deal is pending a physical.

Lincecum recently auditioned for teams to show he is healthy. He hasn't pitched in the Major Leagues since last June.

ESPN

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Kyle Lohse Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers

May 15, 2016 1:23 AM

The Texas Rangers have signed Kyle Lohse to a Minor League contract.

He can opt out of the contract on June 1 if he so chooses.

Lohse's base salary is $2 million and he can earn an additional $1.5 million through incentives.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Stephen Strasburg, Nationals Agree To $175M Extension

May 11, 2016 7:49 AM

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract extension with Stephen Strasburg, according to sources.

The Nationals won't make an official announcement until Tuesday.

Strasburg was slated to become a free agent after this season.

The deal is believed to contain multiple opt-outs.

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