Baseball's Latest Recruit Is an iPad  —  Deal between Apple, Major League Baseball makes tablets, strategy apps available to coaches  —  There will be a new player in Major League Baseball dugouts this season: the iPad.  Apple Inc. and MLB signed a multi-year agreement to equip every team …

Sources: Royals seek payback for Noah Syndergaard pitch in World Series  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Perhaps it is nothing more than mind games, an intimidation ploy.  But multiple industry sources told Newsday that the Royals have been quietly signaling their intent to seek retribution against the Mets on Opening Night.

Jason Motte Has Strained Shoulder, Likely To Miss Opening Day  —  Rockies reliever Jason Motte is dealing with a shoulder strain that will likely cause him to miss the start of the season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports on Twitter.  That seems to line up lefty Jake McGee to take the closing duties to start the year.

Phillies release Edward Mujica as bullpen takes shape  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Edward Mujica sat at his locker Tuesday morning.  He dipped into a small water bottle and did not bother changing into his Phillies uniform as he awaited his fate.  At 8:22 a.m., pitching coach Bob McClure summoned the veteran reliever.

Rangers Acquire Bryan Holaday From Tigers  —  The Rangers announced that they have acquired catcher Bryan Holaday from the Tigers in exchange for right-hander Myles Jaye and catcher Bobby Wilson.  In a related move, the Rangers have designated left-handed pitcher Sam Freeman for assignment.

Mariners Acquire Nick Vincent  —  The Marines have acquired righty Nick Vincent from the Padres, per a team announcement.  San Diego will receive a player to be named later in the swap.  MLB.com's A.J. Cassavell first reported that a deal was in the works, via Twitter.

Listen: Woman calls 911 to report incorrect pizza order from Hartford shop … HARTFORD — A Hartford woman called 9-1-1 to report a problem with her pizza order, and police have released the recording.  It happened a few weeks ago regarding an order from Empire Pizza on New Britain Ave in Hartford.

Rays' Archer fine after being knocked down by line drive  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — RHP Chris Archer tuned up for his opening day in a Tuesday intrasquad game with four innings, 63 pitches and one big scare.  —  A line drive off the bat of C Rene Rivera knocked Archer down but not out as it deflected first off his glove then his right hip.

Tyler Collins 'in driver's seat' to make Detroit Tigers' roster  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus stopped short of saying Tyler Collins has made the 25-man Opening Day roster, but he acknowledged that Collins is “in the driver's seat” after the Tigers optioned Wynton Bernard to Triple-A Toledo this morning.

Padres are scouting Pablo Sandoval  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — There's a San Diego Padres scout here taking a close look at Pablo Sandoval, post-back injury.  —  Does the story go beyond that?  —  It's anyone's guess.  —  The Padres were one of the teams that offered Sandoval a contract …

Rangers Release Drew Stubbs  —  The Rangers have released outfielder Drew Stubbs, per an announcement from club executive VP of communications John Blake.  —  He had exercised his opt-out provision, Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram reports (Twitter links).

Nationals Release, Re-Sign Bronson Arroyo, Burke Badenhop  —  The Nationals have released and re-signed right-handers Bronson Arroyo and Burke Badenhop, according to a club announcement.  Both players had joined the team on minor league deals over the winter, and have now agreed to new minor league pacts to stay in the organization.