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 …

How Baseball's New Data Is Changing Sabermetrics  —  Baseball data collected the old-fashioned way, at a spring training game between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs on March 15.  —  Every March since 2012, sabermetricians have gathered in Phoenix for their own version of spring training …

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.

Addison Russell could move up in order after improvement at plate  —  Photos of the Cubs shortstop.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The speculation the Cubs lineup Thursday would mirror opening day amused manager Joe Maddon.  —  “It's March 17, and everyone is still getting ready,” …

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 …

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.

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 Sign Marlon Byrd To Minor League Deal  —  7:45pm: Byrd has passed his physical, Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer tweets.  He'll earn $1MM if he cracks the major league roster.  The contract also includes some incentives, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com adds on Twitter.

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?

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.

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 …