Ryan Dempster hopes to take his talk show to the Cubs' new TV network  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Now that the Cubs have announced the launch of their new television network in 2020, the search for programming to fill out the 24-hour schedule begins.  —  One of the early favorites to get a spot is the …

Yankees' Luis Severino seeking more green, as in money and yes, vegetables  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Naturally, Luis Severino is hoping to avoid going to arbitration with the Yankees.  —  “Of course,” Severino said.  “I think any player doesn't want to be in that situation.”

Diamondbacks say Zack Greinke's spring training arrival will be delayed  —  Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers took the field for their first workout of spring training on Wednesday morning.  And they will be do so without their ace.  —  Right-hander Zack Greinke was not listed …

How a knee brace is helping Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer improve  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — When Michael Fulmer was directed to a back field at Tiger Town after his bullpen session on Tuesday morning, he assumed he was heading there for fielding practice.  —  “I didn't know this was going to be cardio,” he said afterwards.

Updates from White Sox spring training: What Yonder Alonso and Jon Jay had to say about Manny Machado  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn will meet with reporters on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch as pitchers and catchers officially report.  The club's first full-squad workout is Monday.

Rays continue to find ways to succeed against overwhelming odds  —  Fifteen of the younger pitching candidates for the Tampa Bay Rays were gathered for a workout last month at Tropicana Field, the team's home dome.  —  Several were anonymous to non-students of the Rays organization …

Cubs closer Brandon Morrow to miss beginning of season  —  MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow confirmed he'll miss the beginning of the season after undergoing minor elbow surgery in November.  The oft-injured Morrow missed the final three months of 2018.

Braves preview: The outfield is back, and that includes Ronald Acuna  —  Ronald Acuna might be the Braves' best player.  By season's end, he might be the National League's best player.  A year after a business decision prevented him from making the opening-day roster, he's garnered the “franchise” label.

Schneider earned his promotion to Jays coaching staff  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — In his role as a minor league manager at multiple levels in the Blue Jays system, John Schneider always relished the opportunity of telling a young kid about a promotion.  —  So what was it like when first-year manager …

Projecting Indians' starting rotation after pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training  —  Here is a look at what the Cleveland Indians' starting rotation could be heading into the 2019 season after pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training Tuesday.

New Mets closer Edwin Diaz has a simple message after offseason trade: ‘Same game, different place’  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Edwin Diaz had to do a double-take when he saw the news in early December.  The last thing he anticipated was being banished from Seattle — his first baseball home.

Phillies?  Brewers?  Mets?  Rangers' Minor thought he would be in one of their spring camps  —  Perhaps the biggest surprise Wednesday morning ahead of the first workout for Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers was that Mike Minor had plans to take part in it.

Source - Red Sox seeking starting pitching help as they shop catchers  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Last month, Dave Dombrowski predicted the Red Sox would move one of their three catchers before the start of the regular season, but with the opener just a little more than six weeks away, their trade market remains largely undefined.

Posada back with Jeter in Marlins' front office  —  Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter are teammates again.  —  Posada will be joining the Miami Marlins' front office as a special adviser to Jeter, said to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.  The person spoke Tuesday to The Associated Press …