After going from starting pitcher to reliever and now closer, Glen Perkins has served in just about every pitching role for the Twins since being called up in 2006. He flourished in his role as closer in the second half of 2012 with Matt Capps dealing with rotator cuff issues, and now the Twins are hoping he’ll settle in as the closer of the future.

The D-backs are running out of potential places to trade Justin Upton, and there is once again reason to at least wonder if the Braves could add another Upton to their outfield mix.

Hal Steinbrenner said the Yankees’ desire to avoid a luxury tax penalty will not impact their commitment to fielding a championship-caliber team.

Wade Boggs’ group has some big plans for the “Field of Dreams” property — a $38 million, 24-field youth baseball and softball complex geared toward travel teams. This, you could argue, is a use of the property that does far more for the growth of the game than the tourist attraction did.

Baseball is a macho sport. So if a player is willing to venture into the foreign land known as the yoga studio, he’s usually in for the rudest of awakenings.

A number of players who have agreed to Minor League deals with a Spring Training invites could pay dividends for their respective teams this season.

Arizona outfielder Justin Upton’s choice to veto a trade to Seattle likely had little to do with preferring the desert’s climate during baseball season.

D-backs right fielder Justin Upton has rejected a trade proposal that would have sent the two-time All-Star to the Seattle Mariners, a baseball source has confirmed to MLB.com.

Scott Sizemore feels normal again. Translation: The A’s infielder is fully healthy, just as he was a year ago. That was before he suffered a torn ACL on the first day of spring workouts, underwent a lengthy rehab on his surgically repaired left knee and missed all of the 2012 season.

D-backs two-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton rejected a proposed trade to the Mariners, a baseball source told MLB.com on Thursday.

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips gave an indication via Twitter on Thursday evening that he might be representing Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring.

Although general manager Ben Cherington expressed hope that Mike Napoli will be signed, until that happens, he must keep his eyes open to other options.

Commissioner Bud Selig is looking forward to the implementation of the enhanced drug testing programs that were announced Thursday at the quarterly Owners Meetings at the Sanctuary Resort.

The Blue Jays claimed left-hander Tommy Hottovy off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

The Nationals signed pitchers Ross Ohlendorf and Brandon Mann to Minor League contracts, MLB.com has confirmed.

Zach Lee is well into his third year of insisting he doesn’t regret becoming a professional pitcher instead of a major college quarterback, even if it means he doesn’t have a beauty queen for a girlfriend.

Major League owners voted on Thursday during a quarterly ownership meeting to formally approve the designation of Paul Dolan as the control person of the Indians.