The Dodgers and Time Warner Cable on Monday announced a cable television rights partnership that creates a new regional sports network, SportsNet LA, controlled by American Media Productions, a club subsidiary.

The Dodgers and Time Warner Cable on Monday announced a cable television rights partnership that creates a new regional sports network, SportsNet LA, controlled by American Media Productions, a club subsidiary.

The Blue Jays made the most noise in the American League East this offseason, turning the division into a wide-open chase for 2013 bragging rights.

The Blue Jays made the most noise in the American League East this offseason, turning the division into a wide-open chase for 2013 bragging rights.

For all of the changes the Marlins have made, one thing remains the same. “Our expectation is, we’re going to play good baseball,” Larry Beinfest said on Saturday.

For all of the changes the Marlins have made, one thing remains the same. “Our expectation is, we’re going to play good baseball,” Larry Beinfest said on Saturday.

Trucks packed with everything from balls to bats to elliptical machines will soon depart big league cities for their temporary spring homes. Camps begin in less than two weeks and some players, like Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse, are still on the free-agent market.

Trucks packed with everything from balls to bats to elliptical machines will soon depart big league cities for their temporary spring homes. Camps begin in less than two weeks and some players, like Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse, are still on the free-agent market.

Of all the storied ballparks waiting to be visited by Hiroyuki Nakajima, the A’s new shortstop just wants to see the one he’ll call home this year.

It’s hard to envision a better rookie campaign than the one Yoenis Cespedes put together for the A’s in 2012. But the outfielder believes his sophomore season has the potential to trump it, so long as he remains healthy.

Inside Oracle Arena, where A’s players and staff convened for FanFest on Sunday, expectations of keeping the American League West crown in Oakland were heard loud and clear.

It really is good to be back. That also was the general consensus amongst the members of the Reds Caravan Western Leg, assembled at Miami University Hamilton’s Parrish Auditorium on Sunday.

A’s manager Bob Melvin thinks he’ll manage just fine as he plans to dish out plenty of playing time to Coco Crisp and teammates Josh Reddick, Yoenis Cespedes, Chris Young and Seth Smith.

At this year’s “Brewers on Deck”, the big question seemed to be concerning how Milwaukee’s rotation would shape up. With five players looking to fill three spots, it may be a very competitive Spring Training.

The Draft compensation attached to free agent pitcher Kyle Lohse would not deter the Brewers if his price was right, principal owner Mark Attanasio said Sunday.

At an autograph table during the final stop on the western leg of Reds Caravan on Sunday, pitcher Homer Bailey was seated at the end, only two spots from his boss, general manager Walt Jocketty.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has spoken with free agent Scott Rolen about coming to Los Angeles, but the veteran third baseman has not yet revealed if he will play in 2013.