The Kansas City Royals signed left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman to a contract, the team announced Wednesday.

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to re-sign free agent starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.

Free-agent relief pitcher Greg Holland and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a contract Wednesday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks rewarded manager Torey Lovullo with a contract extension Tuesday, the team announced.

Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed pitcher Trevor Cahill.

The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent infielder Daniel Descalso to a two-year contract.

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Paul Goldschmidt.

The Cincinnati Reds are one of the teams interested in acquiring Cleveland Indians arm Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer.

The Seattle Mariners are trading All-Star shortstop Jean Segura to the Philadelphia Phillies.

SAN DIEGO -- Four weeks ago, it appeared this would be the weekend that the Arizona Diamondbacks would be locking up a playoff berth -- and possibly the National League West title -- at Petco Park in San Diego.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants get an opportunity to play spoiler against the team they'd most enjoy spoiling -- the Los Angeles Dodgers -- when the longtime rivals close out the regular season with a three-game series that begins Friday night.

When Cole Hamels joined the Chicago Cubs earlier this season, the veteran starter didn't expect he would take on such a vital role.

Hyun-Jin Ryu has experienced more success against the San Diego Padres than any other major league team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hope the left-hander continues that trend Sunday in the series finale at Dodger Stadium.