Reliever Joakim Soria can earn bonuses of $250,000 each for 35 and 40 games finished as part of his two-year deal with the A's.
Giants closer Hunter Strickland will be sidelined six to eight weeks after he fractured his pitching hand while punching a door Monday night following a blown save.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he has no hesitations when it comes to using Kenley Jansen -- who already has blown two saves this season -- and isn't ready to move the closer to another role.
Brad Hand, who had 21 saves with a 2.16 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 2017, has signed a three-year extension to stay with the Padres. The team announced the signing Sunday.
Look up the word "ownage" in the dictionary, and you probably won't see a photo of Kenley Jansen whiffing Nick Hundley. Here's why you probably should.
Veteran Jim Johnson, who struggled in the closer role for the Braves last season, was traded to the Angels for minor league pitcher Justin Kelly.
