Top News:
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jake Arrieta has talked to Cubs about deal, wants 6-7 years — MESA, Ariz. — National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta is looking for at least a six- to seven-year deal to remain with the club, according to the pitcher. — Arrieta and Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein recently …
Discussion:
ESPN and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Arrieta Sharp in Spring Debut, Indians Beat Cubs — MESA, Ariz. — NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta struck out four in two perfect innings of his spring debut as the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cleveland Indians 5-3 Wednesday. — Arrieta registered 96 mph on the stadium scoreboard radar gun with his fastball.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports
Nick Groke / On the Rox:
Carlos Gonzalez, after HR off Johnny Cueto, says Rockies sending a message — ROCKIES 8, GIANTS 6 — Scottsdale, Ariz. — Johnny Cueto and his $130 million contract debuted Wednesday in a San Francisco Giants uniform, pitching in his first Cactus League game. Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez didn't get a long look.
Discussion:
Purple Row and Yahoo Sports
RELATED:
Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Colorado's previous coach helped with pitcher Tyler Matzek
Discussion:
Purple Row
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Release Andrew Triggs — The Orioles announced that they have released minor league right-hander Andrew Triggs in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly signed Pedro Alvarez, whose one-year deal is now official. As MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko points out …
Discussion:
School of Roch
Associated Press:
Prince Fielder to participate in study because of problems sleeping — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Rangers slugger Prince Fielder returned to Texas on Wednesday to take part in a sleep study after having trouble getting rest during spring training. — The study is supposed to last 48 hours.
ESPN:
Marlins' Carter Capps to have Tommy John surgery — Miami Marlins reliever Carter Capps has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday. — The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews, the team announced.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Adrian Beltre Seeks Three-Year Deal From Rangers — Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is looking for a three-year deal in extension talks with the club, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (Twitter links). He's also hoping to out-earn Pablo Sandoval on an annual basis, per the report …
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
JP Morosi / Fox Sports:
5 AL teams that can dethrone the Kansas City Royals — The defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals are the American League's best team as 2016 begins. That statement is not as automatic as it sounds. — Last year, when the Royals were months removed from losing Game 7 of the World Series …
Discussion:
Red Reporter
RELATED:
Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Jay Bruce, Joey Votto working on bunting this spring — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It's hard not to notice all the real estate on the left side of the infield when Jay Bruce comes up to bat. Most teams employ an extreme shift with Bruce at the plate, moving the second baseman into short right field …
Cale Ahearn / WPMT FOX43:
Man attempts taxi robbery with police car behind him — READING, Pa. — Taxi surveillance cameras recorded a masked man robbing a terrified taxi driver at gunpoint - but the robber forgot to look behind him. — Waiting behind the cab was Berks County Deputy Sheriff Terry Ely …
Discussion:
New York's PIX11 and KTLA
Associated Press:
Gallardo Rocked in Orioles Debut, Ruf Hits 2 HRs for Phils — CLEARWATER, Fla. — Yovani Gallardo had a rough debut for the Orioles, Darin Ruf hit two homers for the Phillies and Philadelphia beat Baltimore 8-4 Wednesday. — Gallardo allowed three runs and four hits in two innings.
Discussion:
Phillies Nation
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The incredible comeback of Rich Hill — Fighting through surgeries and tragedy, Rich Hill is getting another major-league chance. — A sterling September for the Red Sox helped Rich Hill land a deal with the A's for 2016. — Kyle Terada — MESA, Az. — So much had to happen.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
RELATED:
Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Red Sox top prospect Michael Kopech fractures hand after altercation with teammate
Discussion:
Fox Sports, Over the Monster and Bleacher Report
Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners expect Scribner, Cook to open season on disabled list — Injuries create increased opportunities for Tony Zych and Joel Peralta — LHP Danny Hultzen sidelined again as shoulder problems resurface — Felix Hernandez throws live BP, says he's ready for Cactus League debut
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, Lookout Landing, U.S.S. Mariner and Booth, Justice …
Associated Press:
Pujols, Trout Star, Pitchers Struggle as Dodgers Tie Angels — TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pujols collected his first two hits since offseason foot surgery, Mike Trout tripled and doubled, and the Los Angeles Angels roughed up Scott Kazmir in a 13-13, nine-inning tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
