Denver Broncos left tackle Ryan Harris will use his 6-foot-5, 300-plus-pound frame on Sunday to keep Carolina Panthers pass rushers from drilling quarterback Peyton Manning in the back during Sunday’s Super Bowl 50.

Virtually every square inch of AT&T Park will be thrown open to the public next Saturday, Feb. 13, when the Giants conduct their annual FanFest.

Given the results from each of his first four full seasons in the big leagues, it is clear that not much, if anything, is lacking in Paul Goldschmidt’s offseason workout program. But that doesn’t mean the D-backs’ first baseman is not always looking for ways to make even the slightest of improvements.

On the heels of South Korean reliever Seung Hwan Oh signing with the Cardinals, MLB.com began an examination of the organization’s decade-long journey back into the Asian market. In this final installment, MLB.com will trace the road to signing Oh and examine what that signing could mean for the organization’s future in this market.

The overriding goal of the A’s offseason was to restore order to a bullpen that arguably cost the club more than a dozen victories in a last-place 2015 campaign.

The Dodgers are the groundbreaking franchise of Jackie Robinson. When I put on this uniform as a player, I understood the special responsibility to honor those that played before me, as well as the amazing bond between the Dodgers and their fans. I feel that I have now come full circle in my career, and there is plenty of unfinished business left in L.A.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. can still recall the clothes he was wearing on the best day of his life: a white short-sleeved, button-down shirt with a red stripe down the middle over the buttons, stylish black pants with rips across the knees, and white high-top tennis shoes.

The unofficial road to Spring Training began on Friday for three clubs.

Howie Kendrick isn’t happy with the way free agency treated him, but he insists he’s happy to be back with the Dodgers anyway.

The Blue Jays have a lot of heavy lifting to do this spring and most of the action will be taking place away from the field, in contract negotiations with Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion.

Hall of Famer Hank Aaron celebrated his birthday on Friday, providing the baseball world with another chance to marvel at his many accomplishments.

The last manager to win a World Series with the Reds is back with the club in a consulting role. It was announced Friday that Lou Piniella will be a senior adviser to baseball operations, and he is expected to spend some time with the team during Spring Training.

With pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to Port St. Lucie, Fla., by Feb. 17, it’s time to dissect the Mets’ 2016 roster. This is the second of a six-part Around the Horn series taking a position-by-position look at projected starters and backups heading into the season. Next up: Catchers.

Fifty years ago, I sat in front of a somewhat snowy 21-inch TV set and viewed the first of what has become the most-watched sports event in America. Wow, a half-century ago. Actually, all I really thought about that wintry Jan. 15 in 1967 was that in a month I’d be on my way to Florida and Spring Training. And why not watch this football game between two of the top teams of 1966?

Contact wins ballgames, right? It’s certainly the narrative of the day, but there’s a big difference between good contact and bad contact. Statcast can show exactly how much better off hitters are when they’re swinging at strikes, and it makes for a big deal.

Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts are just six days apart in age, having both been born during the first week in October of 1992. And as the two ultra-talented players enter their age 23 seasons, they might be ready to take center stage for the Red Sox.

For as much as new Padres first base coach Tarrik Brock enjoyed his 13 seasons playing professional baseball, he’s found what he truly enjoys is life after playing.