Aroldis Chapman Receives 30-Game Suspension  —  Newly-acquired Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been hit with a thirty-game suspension arising out of an investigation into domestic violence allegations, Billy Witz of the New York Times reports (links to Twitter).

Rays trip to Cuba for March 22 exhibition finally set  —  UPDATE, 5:59: The trip will cause some scheduling issues for the Rays, as they try to make sure their prep for the regular season is not disrupted.  Each player will get $10,000 for going.  —  3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago

Detroit's top pitching prospect was ‘real amped up’ in Grapefruit League opener, throws two scoreless innings  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - The adrenaline started pumping when he woke up.  —  Michael Fulmer tried to treat it like a normal day, but today was anything but normal for the Detroit Tigers …

Royals, catcher Salvador Perez agree to new five-year, $52.5 million contract  —  He'll become a free agent after the 2021 season Royals had held three club options on Perez after this season  —  “He's out-performed that contract.  He's an underpaid player in the game.”  —  rdodd@kcstar.com

Moyer arrives at camp to work with pitchers  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners will open Cactus League play on Wednesday against the Padres with one notable absence, as designated hitter and right fielder Nelson Cruz will be sidelined temporarily due to a sore left knee.

The World's Richest Sports Team Owners 2016  —  Sports teams have long been toys of the rich and famous.  But with franchise valuations soaring thanks to sky-high TV contracts, the entry price for the exclusive owners club has risen dramatically.  Most owners made their fortunes before joining …

Family mourns transgender woman who died after eating seeds from ‘suicide tree’  —  CALUMET CITY, Ill. — A mother of a 22-year-old transgender woman is warning other parents to beware of a deadly seed from an Asian plant called the “suicide tree.”  —  Two weeks ago, Natosha Anderson found …

Cardinals Extend Kolten Wong  —  The Cardinals have announced an extension with 25-year-old second baseman Kolten Wong.  Wong, a client of PSI Sports Management, will reportedly be guaranteed $25.5MM over five years, beginning in 2016.  The contract also includes a $12.5MM option …

Rockies will raise the outfield fence between right-center and right field  —  The Denver Post  —  The Colorado Rockies play the Seattle Mariners during an inter league game at Coors Field.  The Colorado Rockies hosted the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 3, 2015.  (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)

Sources: Marlins reliever Carter Capps undergoes MRI on right elbow  —  The Marlins were looking at Capps as their possible closer  —  Capps has a history of elbow injuries  —  The Marlins managed to make it through spring training last season relatively unscathed in terms of serious injuries.

Tough road back for injured Hollands  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - When his body failed him and his mind drained last summer, Mario Hollands went exploring.  The Phillies reliever left his condo on Clearwater Beach and ventured to beaches at Indian Rocks and Madeira.