Tod and Gary Schulz went to last month’s D-backs Fantasy Camp to have fun, but also to pay tribute to their father, Don, who was a camp regular before passing away in 2010 at the age of 75.

The Blue Jays and free-agent right-hander Gavin Floyd have reached agreement on a contract, according to a report by Sportsnet.ca.

The tale has been told many times about James “Cool Papa” Bell’s speed. You know, the one about him being so fast he could turn off the light switch in his bedroom and be in bed before the room got dark.

There’s no such thing as too many players for a Major League team, at least not effective ones. A surplus is a luxury and can turn out to be a major blessing when injuries hit, as they so often do. It can also lead to a trade that fills a hole elsewhere in the organization. Here are the deepest positions as Spring Training draws closer.

The dude abides.

Enough food to fuel a family reunion adorned the table in front of where Kevin Kiermaier sat, awaiting his charity challenge. The Rays center fielder’s task: Take down the feast prepared and served at Clearwater’s Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill.

Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated he’s not looking to trade outfielders Yasiel Puig or Andre Ethier.

The Rays offered their thoughts on what they want in a new baseball stadium when they made public the process document they sent to St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman on Thursday afternoon.

The text from Bobby Cox was just five words, short and sweet as usual.

When new Mariners skipper Scott Servais and general manager Jerry Dipoto preach to their players this season about the need to control the strike zone, work pitchers and ultimately do whatever to get on base more often, they’ll find a ready pupil in Boog Powell.

The observation of black history is a time to reflect on all those who have come before in the African-American community and their countless sacrifices and struggles, writes Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson.

Bullpen power, with command, and versatility for position players are two keys to building a roster for the Rockies, general manager Jeff Bridich said during an appearance on the MLB.com Statcast™ Podcast that was posted on Thursday.

Make it happen, guys.

It’s not only about those six young people and their college scholarships. It’s what they represent. “Our program works,” said Daryl Wade, director of the Houston Astros’ Urban Youth Academy (UYA). That’s the larger lesson. On Wednesday, the Astros held a ceremony to honor the five boys and one girl who signed letters of intent to play college baseball and college softball.

The Orioles inched a little closer to Spring Training on Thursday.

Seeking to add pitching depth, the Orioles acquired right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne from the Padres in exchange for Minor League pitcher Jean Cosme on Thursday.

By the time all the smoke cleared this offseason in the National League West, about $500 million in mostly long-term contracts had been spent on six pitchers, with the Dodgers offering another $100 million in incentives to the tender-elbowed Kenta Maeda over the course of his eight-year deal.