The Rangers added another name to a large pool of outfield candidates Friday by signing Nate Schierholtz to a Minor League contract. Schierholtz was invited to big league camp at Spring Training.

While the signing of Yoan Moncada would land a potential superstar, it would also sideline the franchise from future big-ticket signings for two years, in addition to costing $60 million to $80 million cash, all for just one very talented — but unproven — player.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has not determined exactly how he will align the players in his starting lineup this season. But, he has a small stack of paper that provides proof of the many alterations he has made as his club’s roster has been overhauled this winter.

Twins outfielder Oswaldo Arcia hit a game-winning two-run home run in eighth inning to propel Venezuela to a 4-2 victory against Mexico and a perfect 4-0 record in Caribbean Series qualifier play on Thursday.

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees will meet before Spring Training to address any lingering issues following his season-long suspension, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Friday.

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With the opening of spring camps less than two weeks away, the only thing that seems certain about the American League Central is that nothing is certain. Solid arguments can be made for four teams in the division: the Tigers, Royals, White Sox and Indians.

Now that a hectic offseason has vastly altered his roster, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez will not be personally familiar with many of the players he will meet during Spring Training. But over the course of the past few months, he has certainly become well-acquainted with the special ring he assigned to calls received from assistant general manager John Coppolella.

Neither Jordan Lennerton nor Aaron Westlake looked like more than an afterthought a few weeks ago. They’re now about to get a long look in Spring Training while the Tigers wait on Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez to get healthy.

The Cubs have invited 19 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training, highlighted by several top prospects including third baseman Kris Bryant and shortstop Addison Russell.

Grant Balfour had just finished throwing in the Tropicana Field bullpen when he talked to reporters on Friday morning. “I feel good, threw 40 pitches just then,” said Balfour, before joking, “I’m ready to take the ball Opening Day. I’m ready to start. I’m going to challenge [Alex] Cobb.”

The Phillies open camp in less than two weeks, and Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard and Jonathan Papelbon remain on the roster. That is not expected to change.

The White Sox truck leaving snow-covered U.S. Cellular Field for the 80-degree warmth of Glendale, Ariz., on Friday afternoon featured the normal inventory for Spring Training needs. Normal, that is, except for one unique item: Paul Konerko’s locker.

At some point two years ago, Max Scherzer said, he and fellow Tigers starter Rick Porcello looked at each other and saw this time coming, when Detroit’s rotation would have to be broken up.

On paper, the Nationals look to have the best team in baseball, thanks to the signing of right-hander Max Scherzer, who inked a $210 million contract on Jan. 21. But there are nonetheless some pressing questions as the team prepares to head to Spring Training in a couple of weeks.

With 13 days left until pitchers and catchers report to Salt River Fields, it appears all is quiet on the trade and free agent front for the D-backs.

Shifting is in Benji Gil’s nature. The former first-round pick has gone from top prospect to flop, journeyman to Mexican League hero and eventually a World Series champion. Now, he’s hoping all of his experience will lead Mexico to the country’s third Caribbean Series title in a row and fourth in five years.