With opt-out looming, Red Sox outfielder David Murphy says he's unlikely to accept assignment to minors and would consider retirement  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Murphy's opt-out looms on Sunday, and not only is the veteran outfielder disinclined to accept an assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket …

Brewers' Liriano hospitalized after being hit by pitch  —  PHOENIX (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Rymer Liriano suffered multiple facial fractures Sunday when he was hit in the face by a pitch.  —  Liriano was carried off the field on a backboard.  The team said he was expected …

White Sox have no plans to trade Chris Sale  —  MESA, Ariz. — Rick Hahn's voicemail box has a few new inquires about Chris Sale's availability.  —  Rival general managers shouldn't hold their collective breath waiting for a return call.  —  Even though the perception exists they may entertain …

The Surprise Five: Thoughts from Monday at Rangers camp  —  Top prospects among the roster cuts Profar, only 23, feels like a prospect again  —  Best camp of the Big Three?  Go with Gallo  —  jwilson@star-telegram.com  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  Significant cuts were made Monday at Texas Rangers camp …

Browns moving forward on Robert Griffin III, don't anticipate more trade talks for Colin Kaepernick  —  Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III smiles as he greets fans after a win over the Colts in 2012.  (AP)  —  Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com By Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com

‘Historic’ game in Cuba ignores the pain so many people endured  —  Another loss.  That's what this already feels like to so much of Miami — before the “historic” baseball game has even been played.  As if the Cubans who fled to this country haven't already felt enough of those losses over the decades.

Reds' Homer Bailey impresses in live batting practice  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Monday afternoon Homer Bailey took yet another step toward returning to the Reds, throwing live batting practice for the first time.  —  Bailey threw five pitches each to four different batters — Billy Hamilton …

SPORTS BLUE JAYS  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — He sits two lockers from the wall.  —  On the concrete behind him is a massive, wallpaper-like mural of the post, post-game celebration from Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sept. 30, 2015.  —  Players are wearing eye goggles around their necks and heads …

Farm System Rankings: Overall  —  Dodgers, Braves close at top of list for best Minor League talent … 30. Los Angeles Angels  —  The best thing to say about the Angels system, at this point, is that these rankings stories are over.  The Halos ranked 29th for position players …

Indians continue to inquire about adding depth to their outfield  —  The Indians are not comfortable with the state of their outfield, even with left fielder Michael Brantley ahead of schedule in his return from right shoulder surgery.  —  The team, in search of an upgrade …

DeWitt era with Cardinals is 20 years old — and going strong  —  St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and Bill DeWitt Jr. talk during a workout at the Cardinals spring training complex at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.  Photo By David Carson dcarson@post-dispatch.com