The A’s offseason reshuffling included the loss of third baseman Josh Donaldson and first baseman Brandon Moss, but the club begins 2015 with what it believes will be a strong suit at the infield corners with Brett Lawrie, Billy Butler and Ike Davis.

The A’s offseason reshuffling included the loss of third baseman Josh Donaldson and first baseman Brandon Moss, but the club begins 2015 with what it believes will be a strong suit at the infield corners with Brett Lawrie, Billy Butler and Ike Davis.

Single-game tickets for the Cubs’ 2015 Cactus League games at newly named Sloan Park will go on sale Saturday.

Single-game tickets for the Cubs’ 2015 Cactus League games at newly named Sloan Park will go on sale Saturday.

Jim Leyland followed Tony La Russa’s path into managing in the Major Leagues. He will not be following La Russa’s path into the front office. For that matter, he’s not thinking about managing again, either.

Jim Leyland followed Tony La Russa’s path into managing in the Major Leagues. He will not be following La Russa’s path into the front office. For that matter, he’s not thinking about managing again, either.

The Nationals announced their Minor League managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2015 season on Thursday. The most recognizable addition is Rick Ankiel, who will serve as the life skills coordinator.

The Nationals announced their Minor League managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2015 season on Thursday. The most recognizable addition is Rick Ankiel, who will serve as the life skills coordinator.

Seeking to add another catcher before Spring Training, the Orioles have agreed to a Minor League deal with J.P. Arencibia, a baseball source told MLB.com on Thursday. The contract isn’t finalized, but it is expected to include an invite to Major League Spring Training. The club did not confirm that an agreement is in place.

Seeking to add another catcher before Spring Training, the Orioles have agreed to a Minor League deal with J.P. Arencibia, a baseball source told MLB.com on Thursday. The contract isn’t finalized, but it is expected to include an invite to Major League Spring Training. The club did not confirm that an agreement is in place.

Spring is officially on the horizon. Major League Baseball announced the first Spring Training workout dates for all 30 of its clubs on Thursday. Pitchers and catchers for the reigning World Series champion Giants — along with the Phillies, Pirates and Reds — will be the first to work out, with a Feb. 19 start date. Thirteen other clubs will work out pitchers and catchers for the first time the following day.

Spring is officially on the horizon. Major League Baseball announced the first Spring Training workout dates for all 30 of its clubs on Thursday. Pitchers and catchers for the reigning World Series champion Giants — along with the Phillies, Pirates and Reds — will be the first to work out, with a Feb. 19 start date. Thirteen other clubs will work out pitchers and catchers for the first time the following day.

White Sox slugger and American League Rookie of the Year Jose Abreu readily admits that general manager Rick Hahn’s aggressive offseason personnel maneuvers have directly influenced his continued improvement with English comprehension.

White Sox slugger and American League Rookie of the Year Jose Abreu readily admits that general manager Rick Hahn’s aggressive offseason personnel maneuvers have directly influenced his continued improvement with English comprehension.

GM John Mozeliak has suggested that any late addition would address depth purposes, giving the Cardinals another mid- to back-of-the-rotation option in case Carlos Martinez is unable to take the reins of the fifth-starter’s job and to protect in case of injury. But could the Cardinals, as FOXSports.com suggested Wednesday night, be looking to go even bigger than that?

GM John Mozeliak has suggested that any late addition would address depth purposes, giving the Cardinals another mid- to back-of-the-rotation option in case Carlos Martinez is unable to take the reins of the fifth-starter’s job and to protect in case of injury. But could the Cardinals, as FOXSports.com suggested Wednesday night, be looking to go even bigger than that?

Astros fans can celebrate Craig Biggio’s election to the Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon at Union Station. Biggio, who became the first Astros player elected into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, will join Astros executive advisor and Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and Astros president of business operations Reid Ryan in speaking at the celebration at 5 p.m. CT.