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 …

Daisuke Matsuzaka suffers shoulder injury at fan event in Okinawa  —  TOKYO — Daisuke Matsuzaka has dealt with numerous arm injuries during his career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball and in Japan, but none quite like this.  —  The Chunichi Dragons say Matsuzaka is experiencing pain …

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.

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.

Winner in the White Sox's speed-pitch challenge clocks in at 76 mph  —  Meet the competitors in the White Sox's speed-pitch challenge at Guaranteed Rate Field on Feb. 13, 2019.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox fans might dream of having an arm like Michael Kopech (when he's healthy) or Reynaldo Lopez.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.