Phillies GM: Expects Hamels to start opener  —  Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told ESPN.com Monday that while he wouldn't completely rule out trading ace Cole Hamels in the next week, “I would expect him to be in spring training with the Phillies.”

Little League reviews Chicago team's eligibility … Little League Baseball has met to review facts surrounding the eligibility of the Chicago-based team that won the 2014 U.S. championship, amid allegations that the much-celebrated squad may have violated a rule prohibiting the use of players …

MLB Draft Order Set  —  With James Shields reportedly headed to San Diego, the last moving parts in the coming year's amateur draft are now fixed in place.  The Padres will wave goodbye to the 13th overall pick — the same slot the team used last year to take the since-promised-away Trea Turner — in order to add Shields.

V-Mart's surgery today; will he miss 4 weeks or 4 months?  —  A week of not-so-anxious waiting is coming to an end.  —  Sometime this afternoon, the Detroit Tigers will know the severity of Victor Martinez's left knee injury, suffered while participating in baseball activities two weeks ago.

It's a Grand Slam!  Yahoo and MLBAM Team Up for Exclusive Video Content  —  By Ken Fuchs, VP/Group Lead - Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, and Product Partnerships  —  Building on our partnership with MLBAM, Yahoo will now offer a variety of fun new features for fans like in-game highlights …

Vance Worley Wins Arbitration Case Against Pirates  —  Right-hander Vance Worley has won his arbitration case against the Pirates, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports on Twitter.  That means Worley will earn his filing amount of $2.45MM, rather than Pittsburgh's submission of $2MM.

‘MLB Network Presents: Billy Bean’ details one man's struggle with coming out  —  Billy Bean describes having to keep his relationship secret during one of the highlights of his career  —  A little over two months ago, I introduced myself to a large group of people who work at MLB Network …

Primarily an outfielder in Cuba, D-backs' prized addition also adjusting to training regimen  —  Steve Gilbert talks about how the D-backs are optimistic about Yasmany Tomas' workouts at third base  —  PHOENIX — So far, so good for Yasmany Tomas when it comes to learning how to play third base.

Cubs ace preparing to lead deep rotation as club eyes postseason berth  —  After elevating his strong career to new heights in 2014 with an ERA of 2.46, Jon Lester is poised to thrive in the Senior Circuit  —  MESA, Ariz. — Jon Lester got a head start on getting to know his new Cubs teammates …

Saints, Pelicans owner Tom Benson needs help managing assets, Texas judge rules  —  SAN ANTONIO — Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is confronting “tremendous pressures” in the midst of his family's legal battle over his wealth, and the 87-year-old needs help in managing his assets in Texas …