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- The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year contract to bring back All-Star outfielder Nick Markakis, a deal worth a guaranteed $6 million.
- Looking at the key additions, key losses and outlooks for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.
- Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is not leaving for Toronto this time. The position he wanted is already filled.
- Matthew Centrowitz of Broadneck and the Nike Oregon Project won the 1,500-meter run at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon.
- As the Orioles continue to get tossed around by their A.L. East rivals, it's easy to cite disparities in player salaries as the main culprit. After all, the Red Sox and Yankees annually spend at least $80 million more than the Orioles.