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Veteran RHP Hammel retires after 13 seasons

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel works against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle. Free agent right-hander Hammel has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers and will report to major league spring training. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Free agents Hammel, Davidson reach deals with Rangers

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Bauer wins 12th as Indians blank Royals 5-0

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Vargas earns 11th win as Royals top Blue Jays 3-2

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Kansas City Royals and Hammel have agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract, a person with direct knowledge negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, because the deal is pending a physical. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Royals announce their $16M, 2-year deal for Jason Hammel

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Kansas City Royals and Hammel have agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract, a person with direct knowledge negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, because the deal is pending a physical. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

AP source: Royals, Jason Hammel agree to $16M, 2-year deal

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jason Hammel still has Nationals’ number, even in Cubs’ extra-innings defeat

By Mark Eisenhauer - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Tuesday, June 23, 2015, baseball fan Keith Hartley, center, is photographed by another fan, after he caught a foul ball while bottle-feeding his 7-month-old son during the second inning of baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley field in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT CHICAGO TRIBUNE; CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OUT; DAILY HERALD OUT; NORTHWEST HERALD OUT; THE HERALD-NEWS OUT; DAILY CHRONICLE OUT; THE TIMES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA OUT; TV OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Fan makes great catch over tarp while holding baby

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2014, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Oakland Athletics have an agreement in place to acquire right-handers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs for three top-line prospects in a surprising trade for baseball's top team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Friday night, July 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

A’s make big move for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel as MLB trade season begins

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Justin Ruggiano homers; Cubs cool off Nationals 7-2

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs catcher John Baker hits an RBI single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Rizzo, Hammel lead Cubs to 8-0 win of Brewers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, right, is congratulated by Chicago Cubs' Jason Hammel, left, after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Brewers bats shut down by Hammel, lose 8-0 to Cubs

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ian Kennedy works against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Padres, Kennedy get past Cubs 4-3

Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Hammel, Cubs can’t hold lead in 4-3 loss to Padres

Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka delivers during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs stop Tanaka’s unbeaten streak, beat Yankees

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel delivers a pitch to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Sarah Conard)

Hammel gives up key hit to Wacha, Cards beat Cubs

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