Justin Verlander’s velocity will never get back to what it once was, but that doesn’t mean his fastball can’t be lethal. Thanks to a change in approach, his high-spin heater proved to be just what he needed to get back to his dominating form in 2015.

Jackie Robinson is known for his trailblazing career with the Dodgers, but his roots as an American hero can be traced back to his time at John Muir High School, where he was a star on the playing field and in the classroom.

In two months as manager of the Dodgers, Dave Roberts has made an effort to touch base with all of his new players, but he’s still looking forward to his first sit-down with Yasiel Puig.

Rockies left fielder Corey Dickerson’s offseason consists of a packed schedule. Mornings are spent in the weight room with his trainer. The afternoons are fun. He rejoins his old college baseball team, Meridian (Miss.) Community College, doing full hitting and fielding drills in preparation for the Rockies’ season — as far as he knows.

With plenty of free-agent talent still available, here’s a breakdown of the top remaining free agents and where they would represent the biggest upgrades for the 2016 season. Essentially, using WAR projections, which team would benefit most by adding a certain free agent.

The Astros on Tuesday announced the signing of left-handed pitchers Edwar Cabrera and Wandy Rodriguez and infielder Danny Worth to Minor League contracts with invitations to Spring Training.

The Red Sox and the Greenville Drive, the club’s Class A affiliate, have extended their player development contract through the 2020 season.

The Angels officially said goodbye to fan favorite Efren Navarro on Tuesday, trading him to the Orioles for cash considerations.

And he looks darn good.

Major League Baseball hopes to enlist the help of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to investigate allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary that several players, including Ryan Zimmerman of the Nationals and Ryan Howard of the Phillies, received banned performance-enhancing substances from an Indiana man.

The Giants have extended non-roster invitations for Major League Spring Training to 21 players, including right-hander Tyler Beede and shortstop Christian Arroyo.

The Orioles acquired outfielder Efren Navarro from the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder L.J. Hoes has been designated for assignment.

Josh Tomlin was quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League over the final two months last season. Now, the Indians have taken a step to make sure the organization’s longest-tenured player will stick around a little longer.

After making his Major League debut in 2015, Rangers slugger Joey Gallo retained his rookie eligibility and leads the 2016 Top 10 Third Basemen Prospects list, while Rafael Devers of the Red Sox jumps up from No. 7 to No. 2.

Starlin Castro has spent the majority of his career residing in the top half of the batting order,sometimes out of necessity. He recalls entire seasons where it felt like if he and Anthony Rizzo didn’t hit, his Cubs wouldn’t win. With the Yankees, that does not project to be an issue.

Leading up to Friday’s release of the 2016 Top 100 Prospects list, MLBPipeline.com will state the case for five players who could arguably be considered baseball’s No. 1 prospect. Todd Zolecki makes the case for Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford.

In an alternate universe, Ian Desmond is entering the third year of a seven-year, $107 million contract signed with the Washington Nationals before the start of the 2014 season. In the real universe, Desmond is a free agent, still searching for a place to call home after rejecting the $15.8 million qualifying offer from the Nats at the onset of this Hot Stove season.