CHICAGO — Liam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. The move became official on Friday. Chicago finalized a $54…
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Report: Red Sox’s Devers agrees to $4,575,000 deal
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $4,575,000, one-year deal with third baseman Rafael Devers that avoided salary arbitration.. The 24-year-old Devers had a breakout season in…

Astros reach deals with McCullers, Díaz; not Correa
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros agreed to one-year contracts with right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and infielder Aledmys Diaz on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, but couldn’t come to terms with…

Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras
CHICAGO — The Cubs avoided arbitration with three of their biggest stars, agreeing to one-year deals with third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras on Friday.…

Mets avoid arb with 8 players, including Lindor, Conforto
NEW YORK — The New York Mets agreed to one-year contracts with eight players Friday to avoid salary arbitration, including shortstop Francisco Lindor, outfielder Michael Conforto and first baseman-outfielder Dominic…

Padres avoid arbitration with Pham, 4 others
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres agreed to an $8.9 million, one-year contract with Tommy Pham, avoiding arbitration with the outfielder who was limited to 31 games last season…

Report: Red Sox agree with Martin Perez on 1-yr deal
BOSTON — A person familiar with the deal says the Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with left-hander Martin Perez on one-year contract. The deal was confirmed to The…