When Scott Boras was in San Francisco on Friday to help introduce free-agent acquisition Denard Span, he joked that perhaps he’d stick around to talk to the Giants about another high-profile client of his: Chris Davis.
Padres will give Maurer shot at rotation slot
Pitcher Brandon Maurer, who had a big season pitching out of the bullpen in 2015, will get a chance to start this season.
Yadi aside, Cards don’t expect limited players
Aside from catcher Yadier Molina, who continues to recover from a second thumb surgery, the Cardinals do not anticipate any of their players being limited next month when the club opens spring camp, general manager John Mozeliak said on Monday.
Bundy, Harvey healthy at O’s minicamp
Right-handers Hunter Harvey and Dylan Bundy, the Orioles’ top two prospects, reported to the club’s annual minicamp on Monday with clean bills of health, a welcome development after a few injury-plagued seasons.
Yanks plan to use A-Rod strictly as DH in ’16
It appears batting gloves will be the only gloves Alex Rodriguez needs in 2016. On the YES Network Monday night, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he plans to use the 40-year-old slugger exclusively as a designated hitter next season.
Inbox: What’s Rays plan for Franklin, Miller?
With the Rays’ acquisition of Brad Miller, what will become of Nick Franklin? Beat reporter Bill Chastain fields offseason questions from fans looking ahead to the 2016 season.
Sources: Reds, Cuban SS Rodriguez have deal
The Reds have agreed to a $6 million deal with 21-year-old Cuban shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez, according to industry sources.
Chris Archer’s hair has grown so long, he needs a bigger hat size for this upcoming season
You’re gonna need a bigger hat.
Sleeper time: AL players to watch in 2016
With roughly one month remaining until Major League clubs invade Florida and Arizona for Spring Training, fantasy owners should take stock of potential sleepers for the 2016 season. Each American League club offers at least one name that may outperform a modest draft-day price tag.
Girardi names Aroldis the Yanks’ closer
The Yankees will go into Spring Training with Aroldis Chapman as their closer, Joe Girardi said on Monday night.
As arb deadline nears, players ready to state cases
Tuesday afternoon marks the deadline for filing for salary arbitration, and players and their teams have until Friday afternoon to exchange their desired figures for 2016 salaries.
Hagadone’s Minor League contract with Crew voided
The list of non-roster invitees to Brewers camp shrunk by one Monday, when the club announced it had voided left-hander Nick Hagadone’s contract and returned him to the pool of free agents.
White Sox prospect Zangari stands out
Corey Zangari possesses immense power. It’s the sort of standout trait that pushed the White Sox to take the 6-foot-4, 240-pound first baseman in the sixth round of the 2015 Draft.
Tigers discuss potential reunion with Raburn
The Tigers’ search for outfield help could lead them to a familiar face, more familiar than the one that gets so frequently rumored.
Kang progressing at Pirates’ mini-camp
Jung Ho Kang has spent the past month working out at Pirate City. Throughout the process, club officials have repeated that Kang is checking all the boxes and hitting all the necessary milestones in his rehabilitation. But one question hangs over his recovery: Will he be ready for Opening Day?
Revere excited to join Nats, play with Harper
It was 10:15 p.m. ET on Friday, and outfielder Ben Revere was ready for bed and looking forward to working out the next morning. Then the phone rang. It was Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins, calling to inform Revere that he had been traded to the Nationals for reliever Drew Storen.
Suarez has big shoes to fill in move to 3B
There’s no doubt that Todd Frazier left his mark at third base during his tenure with the Reds. Besides being a popular and personable player, he even more importantly developed into an All-Star because of his work on both sides of the game.