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 …

Braun Singles, Scores in Debut as Brewers Beat White Sox 5-2  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Braun had an RBI single in his first at-bat of the spring and scored in his second as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Wednesday.  —  Braun, who had off-season back surgery …

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 …

Bronson Arroyo Has Torn Labrum In Shoulder  —  MARCH 17: The Nationals told reporters this morning, including Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com, that reports of the labrum tear are “premature,” and they're waiting for an MRI from the D-backs to compare the results to yesterday's test (links to Zuckerman on Twitter).

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.

Gardner Hitless in Return; Yankees Beat Blue Jays 2-1  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Brett Gardner went 0 for 2 in his first spring training game of the year, Starlin Castro hit a two-run homer and made a nifty defensive play and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 Wednesday night.

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.

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.

MLB will discuss protective ‘half-cap’ with Giants' Johnny Cueto  —  The morning after San Francisco Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto became the latest pitcher struck in the head by a line drive, a Major League Baseball official said MLB “would certainly reach out” to Cueto about the availability …

Gay Cardinals Minor League player quit baseball when teammates said gays should be killed  —  Tyler Dunnington wants to get back into baseball after spending one season in the Minor Leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals.  He quit in 2015 after hearing a coach and teammates talk about killing gay people.