Baseball News

The Athletics announced a three-year agreement Friday with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as its official travel partner, which will include a jersey patch.

An MRI on Astros first baseman Christian Walker's oblique didn't reveal any strain.

Pitcher Jacob deGrom and outfielder Wyatt Langford made their first spring training appearance with the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

The Tigers have signed right-hander Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million deal. Urquidy, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been placed on the 60-day injured list.

He had just recently joined the St. Louis Browns when he was replaced in the lineup by Eddie Gaedel, a 3-foot-7 circus performer, in a game in 1951.

Starter Grayson Rodriguez and reliever Andrew Kittredge will miss the Baltimore Orioles' opener because of injuries.