CLE — James Karinchak is activated off of 60-day IL; outrighted to minor leagues; elects free agency. Karinchak did not pitch ...

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It’s one of those things that works until it doesn’t, and the Royals have signed on to find out how long Wacha can make it last. Wacha has parlayed a couple of excellent seasons into some long-term ...