in Prison Yard Ambush  —  Jared Fogle got a surprise beatdown in federal prison from an inmate who has major issues with child molesters ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to docs, Fogle got jumped in the rec yard at Englewood prison in Colorado back on January 29, and it was not much of a fight.

Polar bear ‘contained’ after escaping area at Cincinnati Zoo … CINCINNATI, Ohio — A polar bear has been contained after breaching its enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo.  —  No animals or people were harmed. … The incident happened Wednesday at around 11:30 a.m.

Facebook Post Leads To Police Ticket  —  An important lesson to be careful about what you post on Facebook and other public sites.  One local man ended up getting a ticket after a video he posted on Facebook was viewed by police.  —  Michael Dalton told 11 News he loves making Facebook videos in his free time.

MLB Will Not Suspend Yasiel Puig  —  Major League Baseball will not suspend Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig in connection to domestic violence allegations earlier this winter, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.  Per Shaikin, the league found no evidence to substantiate allegations …

Samardzija, Iwakuma Struggle in Mariners' Win Over Giants  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Leonys Martin and Luis Sardinas homered in Seattle's 6-run third inning against San Francisco starter Jeff Samardzija, and the Mariners rallied for a 9-6 win over the Giants on Wednesday.

Figueroa using analytics, physics for edge in making Pirates' roster  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — With a former club, during a spring training not long ago, Cole Figueroa stood behind the cage while one of the more prominent players in the organization took batting practice.

Mets place shortstop Ruben Tejada on waivers  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Ruben Tejada's time with the Mets is likely “nearing an end,” a team source said Tuesday.  Confirming reports that the embattled shortstop was placed on waivers, the source said that Tejada would probably be off the roster “in a few days.”

Sources: Rangers are surveying catching market and Lucroy may not be top target  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. - With less than three weeks to go, the Rangers are surveying the market for a possible catching addition, according to three sources.  —  And it's not Jonathan Lucroy.

Tigers Beat Astros 7-3; Zimmermann Pitches 3 Shutout Innings  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Jordan Zimmermann pitched three shutout innings and Ian Kinsler hit one of three home runs by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday in their 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.  —  Mike Gerber and Bryan Holaday homered …

Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen has mild UCL sprain  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen is doubtful to be ready to pitch in the rotation by the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.

Rebuilding Brewers Shift Focus To Farm  —  PHOENIX—When the Brewers gathered for the start of their 2016 spring training camp at Maryvale Baseball Park, players were not required to wear identification tags saying, “Hello, my name is . . .”  —  But it might have helped.

New Work Rules Reshape M.L.B.'s Relationship With Cuban Prospects  —  The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it would allow Cuban citizens to work in the United States and receive salaries from American companies, a decision that could have a profound effect on the way major league teams sign Cuban baseball players.

Adam LaRoche Likely To Retire  —  White Sox DH Adam LaRoche says he will “step away from baseball,” Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports (Twitter links).  He indicated that he would wait a few days before addressing the matter further, out of respect for his teammates' request that he think it over …