MSP IDs 4 of 6 killed in Kalamazoo area  —  TEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Six people are dead and two seriously wounded after a shooter opened fire at three different locations in the Kalamazoo area over the course of nearly five hours Saturday night.  —  Michigan State Police …

Cubs' Jake Arrieta content with innings limit  —  Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta discusses his innings limit for early this season, as well as benefitting from his 2015 workload.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jake Arrieta admitted last year that his goal was to pitch the eighth and ninth innings …

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman could face spring training ban if suspended for alleged domestic violence incident  —  TAMPA - When the Yankees acquired Aroldis Chapman in December, they knew there was a possibility the closer would be unavailable at the beginning of the season due …

Yovani Gallardo, Orioles agree to 3-year, $35M contract  —  BALTIMORE — Free-agent right-hander Yovani Gallardo and the Baltimore Orioles have reached agreement on a three-year, $35 million contract, according to ESPN and media reports.  —  Sources told ESPN that there's a fourth-year option for $13 million as part of the deal.

Padres Sign Casey Janssen To Minor League Deal  —  10:09am: The Padres have officially announced that they've signed Janssen to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.  —  9:36am: It appears possible the Padres have agreed to terms with veteran righty Casey Janssen, perhaps on a minor league deal.

The Nationals took a chance on Bronson Arroyo, and he took a chance on them  —  PROGRAMMING NOTE: After months of hibernation, Morning Brushback returns.  —  VIERA — The Cincinnati Reds wanted Bronson Arroyo back.  They were willing to take a chance on their soon-to-be 39-year-old former starter …

Barry Bonds arrives with Marlins, ready to once again chase the unknown  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Barry Bonds pulled his white Cadillac SUV into the Miami Marlins parking lot at 9:45 Thursday morning, and drove around.  —  And around.  —  And around.  —  He finally gave up …

Jung Ho Kang (leg) unsure if he'll be ready for Opening Day  —  Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang, who had surgery after suffering a serious leg injury in September, is still unsure whether he'll be ready for Opening Day.  —  Five months after having surgery to repair a broken bone …

In Jim Benedict, the Marlins have added a pitcher whisperer to their front office  —  The Marlins picked up relief pitcher Bryan Morris in a midseason trade with the Pirates in 2014.  He'd had success in Pittsburgh during Jim Benedict's tenure.  —  Steve Mitchell  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Edwin Jackson, bounce-back candidate?

Tony Phillips, former A's infielder, dies of apparent heart attack  —  Infielder Tony Phillips, a member of the A's 1989 title team, died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 56, according to former Oakland starter Dave Stewart.  —  “T.P. was like my little brother,” said Stewart …