The Minnesota Twins have powered up their lineup.Free agent slugger Logan Morrison and the Twins reached agreement on a $65 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was subject to a physical.Morrison had a career-high 38 home runs and 85 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, mostly as a first baseman.The 30-year-old Morrison has also played the corner outfield spots. With Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler in left field and right field and Joe Mauer at first base, Morrison is likely to be the primary designated hitter for a team that earned an AL wild-card spot last season.AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES:NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3Max Scherzer allowed one run, on a homer by Dansby Swanson, in two innings and struck out three for Washington. Bryce Harper went 0 for 3 in his first spring game. Matt Wieters homered for the Nationals.Scott Kazmir walked two in one... [More]

Adrian Beltre goes into his 21st major league season still seeking a World Series title. The offseason for the Texas Rangers likely would have gone much differently if the third baseman and 3,000-hit club member was their general manager."He probably would have made some different moves this winter. I think he would have addressed some different things," said Jon Daniels, the actual GM. "I respect that, but I don't feel any different from how I did at the end of (last season). We're going to go into spring training with a chance."Even in the AL West that is home to the World Series champion Houston Astros and now Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-outfielder from Japan coveted by the Rangers before he signed instead with the Los Angeles Angels."I believe we're in a good place to allow guys, young guys, to continue to grow," fourth-year manager Jeff Banister said. "We brought in some players that we feel like really have an opportunity to help us."There will be no expensive reunion with Yu Darvish,... [More]

RHP Matt Bush worked a scoreless inning of relief, protecting a two-run lead, in the Rangers' 5-3 victory over Seattle on Monday. It marked his first action since coming off the disabled list on Sunday. "I was little nervous, excited," Bush said. "I tried to stay calm. No matter what the situation was, it was very important for me. It's not easy to pitch in the major leagues."

RHP Matt Bush was activated from the 10-day disabled list after being out since Aug. 21 with a strained right MCL. Bush will wear a brace on the knee when pitching. Bush will be used in high-leverage situations despite not pitching since the injury. "We really don't have time to massage him into the bullpen," Texas manager Jeff Banister said.

RHP Matt Bush threw a bullpen Friday and could be activated from the disabled list Sunday. Bush has been out since colliding with third baseman Joey Gallo while trying to catch a popup in an Aug. 20 game. He sprained his right MCL in the collision. Bush is 3-4 with a 3.04 ERA and 10 saves in 49 appearances.

RHP Matt Bush (right knee sprain) has started to play catch and is "much improved," Texas manager Jeff Banister said Sunday. Bush has been on the disabled list since Aug. 21. He was injured on Aug. 20 during a game against the White Sox when he collided with 3B Joey Gallo while they pursued a pop fly in the infield. Bush is 3-4 with 3.04 ERA and 10 saves in 49 relief appearances this season.

RHP Matt Bush was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday because of a sprained right knee, an injury suffered during a collision with 3B Joey Gallo in the eighth inning of Sunday's game when the two were both chasing a pop fly. Bush also remains under concussion protocol. The Rangers will miss Bush, who has pitched well for the past six weeks. In 19 games since July 2, he has a 1.47 ERA (3ER in 18 1/3 IP).

RHP Matt Bush and 3B Joey Gallo are in concussion protocol and will not travel with the Rangers for the series against the Angels.Gallo and Bush collided while chasing a popup in the eighth inning Sunday in Texas' 3-2 home loss to the Chicago White Sox. The former sustained a bloody nose and swollen upper lip while the latter bruised his right knee.Bush, 31, has posted a 3-4 mark with 10 saves and a 3.04 ERA in 49 appearances for Texas.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers might be without two key performers when they open an important four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Third baseman Joey Gallo and right-hander Matt Bush are both in the concussion protocol, and they did not travel to Anaheim with their teammates.Gallo and Bush collided while chasing a popup in the eighth inning Sunday in Texas' 3-2 home loss to the Chicago White Sox. Gallo sustained a non-displaced nasal fracture and a swollen upper lip while Bush bruised his right knee.Both players are due to be re-evaluated Monday, and if cleared, they could head to CaliforniaGallo has 35 homers, tied for second in the American League. The 23-year-old is batting .205 with 65 RBIs in 113 games this season.Bush, 31, has a 3-4 record with 10 saves and a 3.04 ERA in 49 appearances.

Texas third baseman Joey Gallo and right-hander Matt Bush are both in concussion protocol and will not travel with the Rangers for their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced Sunday.Gallo and Bush collided while chasing a popup in the eighth inning Sunday in Texas' 3-2 home loss to the Chicago White Sox. The former sustained a bloody nose and swollen upper lip while the latter bruised his right knee.Gallo has belted 35 homers to trail only New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge (37) in the American League. The 23-year-old Gallo is batting .205 with 65 RBIs in 113 games this season.Bush, 31, has posted a 3-4 mark with 10 saves and a 3.04 ERA in 49 appearances for Texas, which opens a four-game series versus the Angels on Monday. The Rangers (61-62) are 2 1/2 games behind the Angels (64-60), who are tied for the second American League wild-card spot.

RHP Matt Bush retired each of the seven batters he faced over 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He's the first Rangers reliever to earn a hold in an appearance of more than 2 innings since Darren Oliver did so on Aug. 4, 2010.

RHP Matt Bush became the first Texas pitcher to have multiple saves in 2017, picking up his second. The Rangers have just four saves. Bush has allowed just one unearned run in his last eight games since returning from an injection in his right AC joint April 12.

RHP Matt Bush recorded his second career save (the other was on 8/10/16 vs. COL). It was just the second save by a Ranger this season (the other by Jose Leclerc on 4/12 at LAA). Bush has made four appearances (4.0 IP) since returning from an injection in his right AC joint on 4/12, and opponents are 1-for-13 with seven strikeouts in those games.

Matt Bush will accept a plea deal from the state of Florida next week in order to end his DUI hit-and-run case.

Bush's father, Daniel, said the plea will involve a prison sentence of at least three years, not including the time already served in a Charlotte County Jail. Bush, who will turn 27 in February, was the No. 1 pick of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft. Obviously, his future in baseball is very much up in the air.

Rays released RHP Matt Bush.

Bush is still in a Charlotte County Jail after being arrested in March on charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage for hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene. Now 26 years old, Bush was the No. 1 pick of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.

A judge in Charlotte County, Florida has reduced Matt Bush's bail from $1.015 million to $440,000.

The number is still probably out of Bush's price range, considering the reports that he had only $2,000 left in his bank account when he struck a 72-year-old motorcyclist in March while drunk. The former No. 1 overall pick is facing charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage. He's likely done with professional baseball for good.

Matt Bush's bond reduction ruling has been postponed until Monday due to a health issue with the prosecutor.

The former first overall draft pick is currently in the Charlotte County jail in Florida with a bail of $1.015 million. His lawyer is trying to have that reduced. Bush faces charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage for striking a 72-year-old motorcyclist last month while drunk and leaving the scene. The Rays have placed him on the restricted list and will likely release him once it becomes convenient for them to do so.

Matt Bush broke down in tears Monday morning during a short testimony at his bond reduction hearing.

"I have no desire, will or want, to drink again," Bush told the court. The former No. 1 overall pick remains in jail in Charlotte County, Florida on charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage after striking a 72-year-old motorcyclist with an SUV during a drunken rampage last month. Bush was placed on the restricted list by the Rays and is doubtful to ever return to professional baseball. His bond reduction hearing will be continued Thursday.

Rays placed RHP Matt Bush on the restricted list.

He's no longer on the 40-man roster and will not get paid, but the Rays have not given him his release yet. But, Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman has already said that Bush will never play for the team again, so it's only a matter of time. The former first-round pick k is currently in the Charlotte County jail in Florida facing charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage after he hit a 72-year-old motorcyclist.

The 72-year-old motorcyclist whom Matt Bush struck with an SUV on Thursday is "completely responsive."

If the man dies, Bush will face a prison sentence of at least two years. The former first overall draft pick is currently in the Charlotte County jail in Florida with a bail of $1.015 million. He's currently facing charges of DUI, hit-and-run and property damage, but that list is likely to grow. The Rays are expected to release him soon from their 40-man roster.