Yoenis Cespedes’ free agency might be entering its final stages. The outfielder’s search for a team is “intensifying,” according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden

It was a strange feeling being on a mound again. Brady Aiken thought back to the last time he threw a pitch from the rubber and the left-hander remembered the pain in his arm. That was nearly a year ago. Now, he was standing on slab of bullpen dirt at the Indians’ spring complex.

Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison is still in the middle of a successful playing career and not ready to step into the world of coaching. But he’s not waiting until retirement to share his knowledge of baseball with others, especially if it helps kids in his hometown while also benefiting families in need.

The workout for 60 campers at MLB’s Breakthrough Series in Tempe, Ariz., was provided by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and music by Jerry Manuel — the former manager who assembled the experienced instructors for the weekend event.

The jig is up, the news is out …

Though he returned from a violent late-season collision and became the team’s most productive postseason bat, Stephen Piscotty acknowledged that he dealt with lingering soreness in his neck over the first few weeks of his offseason.

Cardinals principal owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said he expects it to be a few months before the organization learns of any potential punishment from Major League Baseball regarding the illegal breach of the Astros’ database by former scouting director Chris Correa.

Of all the accolades offered to the scouts assembled on Saturday night for the 13th annual dinner hosted by the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, some words from Joe Torre probably punctuated the profound effect the best of these men have had on the sport.

The Blue Jays made an addition to their revamped front office Sunday, naming Mike Murov their new director of baseball operations.

Baseball’s most divisive debate returned to the forefront of the national conversation on Saturday, with questions arising as to whether the National League is looking to implement the designated hitter at some point in the near future.

It was about this time last winter when general manager John Mozeliak, in a moment of candor, acknowledged that the organization had quit assigning expectations to Jaime Garcia. So much unmet anticipation in years’ past left them little alternative.

The Rangers’ Delino DeShields and the Nationals’ Trea Turner each can lay claim to being Major League Baseball’s fastest man — at least according to Statcast.

Justin Upton and Yoenis Cespedes are immense talents. Put them in the middle of any order anywhere, and that lineup gets a serious boost, instantly. They’re both free agents this offseason, and both should command massive paydays.

Justin Upton and Yoenis Cespedes are immense talents. Put them in the middle of any order anywhere, and that lineup gets a serious boost, instantly. They’re both free agents this offseason, and both should command massive paydays.

Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and the Royals have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $70 million deal, according to an MLB source.

Free-agent slugger Chris Davis appears to be heading back to the Orioles after the sides agreed to a seven-year, $161 million deal on Saturday, according to an MLB source. The Orioles have not confirmed the deal.