Looking to provide a couple more veteran pitchers a chance to prove they can still be effective at the Major League level, the Braves have extended left-handed reliever Alex Torres and right-handed starter Kyle Kendrick a Minor League contract and a Spring Training invite.

Recall the best stories of redemption from 2015, featuring sluggers and flamethrowers alike.

From clutch dingers to key baserunning and impressive milestones, have a Happy View Year with the top moments of 2015.

The Mets captured the National League pennant for the first time in 15 years in 2015. In mid-July, none of this bunch could have envisioned how much the next couple months would embody a fairy tale, minus the happy ending.

“Durable” isn’t a term you usually associate with Scott Kazmir, veteran of eight disabled list trips. But since he restarted his career in 2013, he’s made 92 starts, and he’s never once had any surgery. The Dodgers are betting on that health as the head into 2016.

The Hot Stove was back in action Wednesday, as the Dodgers signed free-agent starting pitcher Scott Kazmir to a three-year deal. The rumor mill was busy, too, with a number of other free agents also in the news. Here’s a look at some of the latest rumblings circulating around the big leagues.

The Royals are the only organization Alex Gordon has ever played for, and although recent reports have suggested his time in Kansas City has come to a close, he insists that is not the case.

A year ago, Orlando Arcia was regarded as a slick fielder with modest offensive promise. Alex Reyes and Jose DeLeon were two raw but intriguing arms in low Class A. A.J. Reed, the reigning college player of the year, was a second-round pick who posted a solid pro debut. Max Kepler was known as the best German prospect ever yet little else.

The Dodgers signed free-agent left-hander Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract Wednesday. The deal is valued at $48 million and includes an opt-out clause after the 2016 season.

Lefties of the world unite!

The Rangers on Wednesday signed catcher Michael McKenry to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Even though seven players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame over the past two years, many strong candidates remain on the ballot. With Baseball Writers’ Association of America voters able to pick a maximum of 10 players apiece, and 75 percent of the vote required for enshrinement, several worthy candidates must travel a difficult road.

The lawyer for Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is demanding an immediate and complete retraction to the Al Jazeera repot that linked both to performance enhancing drugs.

Have a Happy View Year by enjoying the best TV calls from announcers throughout the 2015 season.

For one night in mid-summer, it could be argued that third baseman Todd Frazier owned Cincinnati. In winning the Gillette Home Run Derby in electric fashion on home turf at Great American Ball Park July 13, Frazier provided a signature moment.

Whether it was a result of injuries or simply not playing up to expectations, the 2015 season did not go quite as planned for a number of players.

He’s basically America’s grandfather.