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 …

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 …

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.

Yankees' Aaron Boone expecting big things from Gary Sanchez  —  TAMPA, Fla. — A mid-winter trip to the Dominican Republic has New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone fully convinced that his catcher's largely atrocious 2018 season will give way to a dramatically better one this year.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says several positions open  —  SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The sun wasn't shining on Brandon Hyde's first workout as Baltimore Orioles' manager.  —  Rain delayed the start of workouts Wednesday for about an hour.  But eventually, 15 pitchers threw bullpens …

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.