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Source: Cubs reach two-year deal with Fujikawa

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa and the Chicago Cubs have reached agreement on a two-year, $9.5 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Dick Kaegel, MLB.com

The Royals organization and their players were quick to express their concern and sympathy after a Kansas City Chiefs player committed suicide at Arrowhead Stadium in the sports complex the two teams share.

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

It's actually the second in a few months. On September 15, an aggrieved boyfriend attacked a Royals parking lot attendant. From the Kansas City Star: More »

Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com

The Twins tendered contracts to catcher Drew Butera and relievers Jared Burton and Brian Duensing before Friday's 10:59 p.m. CT deadline, the club announced Saturday.