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.”

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.

Chris Sale sees room for improvement for Red Sox in '19: For him not to miss time due to injury  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - The 2018 season ended with the Boston Red Sox celebrating their World Series title in a cramped clubhouse at Dodger Stadium and Chris Sale ordering the media out of the room …

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.

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 …

Reds manager David Bell plans hands-on approach as long as his shoulder cooperates  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds manager David Bell plans to be a hands-on manager - as much as his right shoulder allows.  That will include throwing batting practice, hitting fungos and working with fielders.

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.

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.

New Rangers reliever Kelley sheds light on Harper's free agency: ‘Slower than you guys think’  —  Shawn Kelley, the newest Texas Rangers reliever, spent 2016 and 2017 and half of last season with the Washington Nationals, and along the way got to know free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper.

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.