Former Major Leaguer and current ESPN analyst Curt Schilling revealed on Wednesday he has cancer.

The Dodgers on Wednesday signed veteran infielder Justin Turner to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

What’s the latest on the Orioles extending the contracts of first baseman Chris Davis and catcher Matt Wieters? What about adding another pitcher? Beat reporter Brittany Ghiroli answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox.

Interpersonal connections are important to Chris Young, who leaned on different people this winter for different things. Through David Wright, Young researched the pros and cons of joining the Mets. In Hall of Famer Rod Carew, Young found a mentor.

On Wednesday, the Indians announced that they have signed first baseman Bryan LaHair to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to attend Spring Training.

The Pirates made a major step forward in 2013, ending two decades of failure by having their first winning season and making the postseason for the first time since 1992. Manager Clint Hurdle’s looking for another leap forward this year. “We want to win the division,” he said. “We want to win the World Series.”

With Jeremy Hellickson out until May following right elbow surgery, right-hander Jake Odorizzi is considered the favorite to move into the Rays’ No. 5 slot in the rotation.

Although the Giants will start their eighth different Opening Day left fielder in as many years in 2014, San Francisco’s outlook at the position appears more defined than it has for quite a while.

The Rangers announced Wednesday that they have renamed their home ballpark Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Given that they lost last year’s World Series, it’s surprising that the Cardinals haven’t spent lavishly this offseason. But there is no hue and cry for GM John Mozeliak to add expensive parts because his team is already well-equipped to chase another pennant and take a shot at a third World Series championship in a decade.

The top-of-the-line talent will certainly draw your attention, with four bona fide stars in Hanley Ramirez, Troy Tulowitzki, Ian Desmond and Jose Reyes atop MLB.com’s top fantasy shortstops, but there’s also a fair amount of depth at one of baseball’s most demanding defensive positions.

As runs per game have dropped precipitously, the analysis of and attention on defensive efficiency has reached new heights in Major League Baseball. There’s a lot of love for the gloves these days. So we continue with this week’s Top 10 series with a look at the best defenses.

Last season, the Dodgers were oh-so-close to the World Series, so they are hoping a few offseason changes get them to the next level.

For the D-backs, it will be a Spring Training like no other. Pitchers and catchers report Thursday, a week earlier than most teams, thanks to their season-opening series against the Dodgers in Sydney, Australia.

As Hank Aaron turned 80 on Wednesday, he continued to serve as an inspirational figure to those who know all that he accomplished during his career and to those who have continued to watch him display a youthful exuberance on a daily basis.

Padres left-hander Cory Luebke will miss his second consecutive season after it was determined that he will need a second reconstructive surgery on his left elbow.

Arbitration hearings are never the most enjoyable part of Hot Stove season. And now, two high-profile young players won’t have to worry about them after the Braves made Tuesday’s biggest splash, avoiding arbitration with outfielder Jason Heyward and first baseman Freddie Freeman.