MLB

The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed veteran hurler Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The Texas Rangers agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million contract with shortstop Elvis Andrus on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com.

Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff says general manager Billy Beane and president Michael Crowley have reached agreements to remain with the team through the 2019 season.

The New York Yankees signed infielder Bill Hall to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday, agreeing to a two-year contract with their ace lefty.

A former major league outfielder died after being shot at his home and an acquaintance has turned himself in to police.

The Seattle Mariners have signed relief pitchers Shawn Camp and Hong-Chih Kuo to one-year contracts.

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday.

The Texas Rangers have signed left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel and first baseman/outfielder Conor Jackson to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with outfielder Rick Ankiel and utility man Mark Teahen on minor league deals that include invites to spring training.