Left-hander Scott Kazmir is being pursued by the Royals and Orioles, joining the Astros, A’s and Pirates as the clubs seeking the services of the free-agent starting pitcher.

Despite being one of the most active teams so far this offseason, the Braves continue to draw interest from other clubs.

The Golden Globes of the baseball awards season.

Who put these onions here?

Arizona has been one of the most aggressive teams this offseason, but D-backs chief baseball officer Tony La Russa reportedly said it might be difficult for the club to sign free-agent right-hander Mike Leake.

The Rays have already dealt one starter this offseason, but the club is still drawing interest from other teams looking to acquire young impact pitching.

Gregory Polanco packed on pounds of muscle last winter, hoping it would prepare him for his first full season in the Majors. As it turned out, the best way for the Pirates’ right fielder to learn about the rigors of a 162-game season was to play through one.

A HBP is a HBP.

Speaking to reporters at the team’s FanFest, executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said that team’s offer to free-agent first baseman Chris Davis has been pulled back.

There are plenty of free agents still on the board — and plenty of potential value to be had. Of course, there are high-profile free agents available such as Chris Davis, Yoenis Cespedes and Johnny Cueto, but what about other less-heralded players who could also provide a boost?

But upon arriving in Cape Town, South Africa, last week to lead MLB’s fifth African Elite Camp, along with a staff of former big league players and coaches, former big leaguer Garth Iorg was speechless. He said he simply could not believe the pure magic of what he was witnessing and experiencing.

Andrew Miller cited stability as one of the reasons that he signed a four-year contract with the Yankees, feeling comfortable in the American League East and loving the idea of having Spring Training just a few miles from his Tampa, Fla. home.

Sam Fuld took a deep breath and dropped his left hand to his hip, armed with a ball. The A’s outfielder stood with his heel on the pitching rubber and brought his hands together. He coiled back with an exaggerated windup. For a beat or two, his back faced the batter a few dozen feet away.

Coming off the worst season of his career, Michael Cuddyer is retiring halfway through his two-year, $21 million contract.

With news that outfielder Jason Heyward agreed to terms with the Cubs, and that the spurned Cardinals now are hot in pursuit of free agent and former Royal Alex Gordon, Royals fans reacted predictably to the notion of their face of the franchise joining the rival Cardinals.

With Mark Appel headed to the Phillies, for the first time in the 51 years of the Draft, the No. 1 pick in three consecutive Drafts will not make his Major League debut with the team that drafted him.

The Astros completed their deal with the Phillies on Saturday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Ken Giles and shortstop Jonathan Arauz in exchange for right-handers Mark Appel, Harold Arauz, Thomas Eshelman and Vincent Velasquez, and left-hander Brett Oberholtzer.