Outfielder Reed Johnson has an agreement in place to return to the Cubs, a baseball source confirmed to MLB.com on Wednesday.

It just feels right that Jimmy Rollins is staying with the Phillies. He's part of something special — a huge part actually, one of the most important parts.

The Indians continued to build their depth behind the big league team by inking infielder Andy LaRoche to a Minor League contract. LaRoche will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

The way Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen sees it, Jose Reyes is one big piece to the puzzle. But is he the biggest chip? Not necessarily. "My biggest part of this lineup is not [Reyes]," Guillen said. "I think Hanley is the guy, the main course of this lineup."

Now that we're getting to know Yu, it's a good time to consider how yakyu and its English translation of baseball have intertwined over the years.

The World All-Stars, led by game MVP Tyler Collins, topped the Australian National, 8-5, in the ConocoPhillips 2011 Australian Baseball League's All-Star Game, held at Perth's Barbagallo Ballpark.

When Prince Fielder signs a long and lucrative contract with a team other than the Brewers, there should not be five seconds worth of animosity directed toward him by fans of the Milwaukee nine.

Wayward Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario has finally obtained a visa to enter the United States from his native Venezuela, but after missing the entire 2011 season his playing status for 2012 is unclear, according to a baseball source.

Michael Cuddyer spoke with local Minnesota reporters in a conference call Tuesday night, conveying that the decision to leave the Twins for the Rockies wasn't an easy one.

The Nationals are one of three teams still in the hunt for free-agent infielder Greg Dobbs, who is expected to make a decision soon, according to a baseball source. The Marlins are reportedly another team involved in the hunt for Dobbs.

The Rockies introduced newly acquired outfielder Michael Cuddyer at a press conference in Denver on Tuesday afternoon, with the hopes he can help propel the club back into the chase for the title in the competitive National League West.

Wrigley Field waits patiently for the start of a whole new era. This may be the beginning of a Chicago Cubs renaissance. It may take more time, but good ol' Wrigley is ready.

A simple tweet by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com suggesting the Mariners have talked contract parameters with free-agent slugger Prince Fielder got the Hot Stove boiling a bit Tuesday afternoon, but Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik said he's not sure "where all this is coming from."

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos maintained his cone of silence regarding Yu Darvish one day after the Rangers won the secret auction for the rights to negotiate with the Japanese right-hander.

Veteran third baseman and utility man Casey Blake has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Rockies, general manager Dan O'Dowd announced Tuesday during outfielder Michael Cuddyer's introductory news conference at Coors Field.

The Royals search for a utility infielder ended with a familiar face, as the club announced Tuesday that Yuniesky Betancourt had been signed to a one-year Major League contract.

The Mets have announced that their pitchers and catchers are set to report to Spring Training in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 20.