Former Astros players Morgan Ensberg and Adam Everett, as well as former National League stolen base king Vince Coleman, are among those who will be on the Astros’ Minor League field staff this season.

The Brewers added to their Minor League outfield depth Friday by finalizing a deal with Cole Garner, a 28-year-old who played in four games with the Rockies in 2011.

New hitting coach Dante Bichette offers a unique perspective on how to solve the home/road problem that has pestered the Rockies from the beginning.

After the reaction to his quote in a Los Angeles Times story last weekend about gay athletes and how Torii Hunter would react to having an openly gay teammate, it’s hard to blame him for being reticent.

Catcher Luis Martinez has been claimed on waivers by the Orioles. At the same time, the Rangers announced that catcher Eli Whiteside has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Infielder Mike Olt has been named the winner of the 2012 Tom Grieve Award as the Rangers’ top Minor League player. He will be honored at the Dr Pepper Awards Show, which will be held next Friday at the Arlington Convention Center.

The Pirates unveiled a series of Minor League coaching staff changes on Friday, as new managers will take over at six of the organization’s eight affiliates.

The Blue Jays added a familiar face back to the organization on Friday, claiming right-hander Chad Beck off waivers from the Pirates.

If Mark Trumbo can recover from a brutal second half and recapture the success that made him an All-Star leading up to it, then the Angels really have something special on offense.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. continues to make calls and send text messages and emails in search of a veteran corner outfielder. He understands it would be risky to enter the season without one.

Chase Headley has certainly had a lot to digest this winter, a respite from a season that saw him win his first Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards, hit 31 home runs and tame his home ballpark.

Matt Kemp and Chad Billingsley, two of the most prominent Dodgers rehabbing injuries, have made it to this point in the offseason without a physical setback, according to agent Dave Stewart.

While he may not have the raw stuff of other big-name young pitchers, Blake Beavan has shown progress and an ability to command his fastball.

Armed with arguably one of the best rotations in baseball, there is a feeling around baseball that the Nationals are the team to beat in the National League East.

The Rangers continue to look for an upgrade in the middle of their lineup, and veteran free-agent Lance Berkman has said the club could have a “geographic advantage” for his services.

When this year’s World Baseball Classic begins, Braves legends Dale Murphy and Greg Maddux will be part of a Team USA contingent that could also include Craig Kimbrel and Kris Medlen.

With the start of Spring Training coming fairly soon, it seems like the proper time to take an analytical look at the Red Sox and how they stack up after missing the postseason for three straight seasons.