White Sox players considered boycott to support Adam LaRoche  —  Chicago White Sox players considered not playing in Wednesday's spring training game in support of former teammate Adam LaRoche, sources told ESPN's Karl Ravech.  —  LaRoche abruptly retired Tuesday after team president Ken Williams told …

Religious Sister Charged with Shoplifting Coffee, Soap … BRIAR CREEK — State police in Columbia County say they nabbed a very unlikely thief: a religious sister.  —  Troopers tracked the woman to her convent in Danville after she allegedly shoplifted from a store.

Reports: Bronson Arroyo has torn labrum, likely ending comeback  —  Bronson Arroyo, who was trying to make a comeback with the Washington Nationals after having Tommy John surgery and missing all of last season, has been diagnosed with a torn right labrum, according to multiple media reports.

Tigers' rotation built around Justin Verlander  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Before we sort out what the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation has a chance to be in 2016, how can we not recall what the Tigers' rotation used to represent in this sport?  —  And to do that, we just have to ask the hitters …

Pollock said he's confident he'll be ready for the regular season despite his inactivity.  —  “I don't feel too far behind,” he said.  “It's weird not playing in the spring but I'm going to have plenty of at-bats.”  —  Pollock doesn't anticipate having to wear a sleeve or any sort of protective device during the season.

Indians, Marlon Byrd Agree To Minor League Deal  —  11:34am: Byrd is undergoing his physical right now, tweets MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.  —  11:04am: The Indians and outfielder Marlon Byrd have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

Ruben Tejada now free agent after six years with Mets  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Infielder Ruben Tejada's days with the New York Mets are over.  —  Tejada went unclaimed while on waivers and has been released by the ballclub.  He now becomes a free agent.

Pirates Release Jesse Biddle, Working to Re-Sign Him  —  BRADENTON, Fla. - Over the weekend, the Pirates designated left-handed pitching prospect Jesse Biddle for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for David Freese.  Biddle was released by the Pirates, per the MLB.com transaction page.

Bumble Bee tuna recalled because of possible deadly bacteria in cans  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods announced Wednesday a recall of more than 31,500 cases of canned chunk light tuna because the tuna may have been contaminated during processing.

Arenado on March Madness: “I have Michigan State winning it all”  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Three-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado dishes on everything from his favorite food to how he really feels about the World's Best Boss and Michael Scott's departure from The Office.  —  Q: What do you do during your free time?

Puig Hits 1st Homer, Won't Be Punished for Club Altercation  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Yasiel Puig hit his first home run of the spring to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Wednesday, hours after Major League Baseball announced the outfielder won't be punished …