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On the field, nothing will change with Prince Fielder. He'll play first base, bat fourth and is still considered the key of the Milwaukee Brewers' offense. Off the field, Fielder says there's nothing to worry about right now, either. He wants to stay in Milwaukee as long as he can and there's no urgency in [...]

Brian Wilson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $4,437,500, one-year deal on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The Giants confirmed to The Associated Press that the sides settled at the midpoint of what each proposed in arbitration. Wilson has spent the past two of his four major league seasons as San Francisco's full-time [...]

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a unique window into a vital chapter of American history that the late Buck O'Neil helped open 20 years ago, could be in trouble. Attendance and revenues are down, and a decision by new management to distance itself from O'Neil has splintered many of its most loyal supporters.

Officials with knowledge of the talks say the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including one from Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Saturday because the talks were private.

Left-hander Joe Saunders and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Friday to a $3.7 million, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing next month. The 28-year-old was 16-7 with a 4.60 ERA last year and has a 33-14 record in the last two seasons. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, he had asked for a [...]

Texas Rangers right-hander Scott Feldman, a 17-game winner season, agreed Friday to a one-year contract worth $2,425,000 and avoided an arbitration hearing. Feldman began last season in the bullpen before the Rangers moved him into their starting rotation April 25. All 17 of his victories came as a starter.

Fernando Tatis has agreed to an $850,000, one-year contract to stay with the New York Mets, who also gave a minor league contract to right-hander Josh Fogg. The 35-year-old Tatis, who plays all four infield positions and the corner outfield spots, gives the Mets additional depth at first base in case they don't re-sign Carlos [...]

The Mariners added a right-handed bat, agreeing to a one-year contract with outfielder Eric Byrnes. Byrnes, who will turn 34 on Feb. 16, was let loose two weeks ago by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona owed him $11 million from the final season of a $30 million contract, and any team could sign him for the [...]

Right-hander Michael Wuertz has agreed to a $5.25 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that avoided salary arbitration. Wuertz was the last of the three Oakland players who filed for arbitration to settle. The contract includes a club option for 2012. He was one of the top setup men in the league in his [...]

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he's optimistic that a new deal will get done with American League MVP Joe Mauer. Mauer and the Twins are keeping quiet on any talks about a new contract for Mauer, who's in the final year of his current deal. Gardenhire said Friday he's confident the sides will come [...]