Sources: Bryce Harper, Giants have discussed 10-year contract  —  All along, the Giants have been viewed as a short-term solution for Bryce Harper.  That's not actually the case.  —  The Giants and Harper's team have discussed a 10-year contract, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned.

Tigers' Michael Fulmer pain-free, not worried about decreased velocity  —  LAKELAND, Fla. —Walking out to the pitcher's mound for his first game action since September, Michael Fulmer had one worry.  —  It was not his health, nor was it the right knee brace he's been wearing all spring …

Time for Miguel Andujar to leave Yankees no regrets  —  LAKELAND — He's the Yankees' third baseman — for the near future, at least.  —  Last year, as Miguel Andujar was posting a solid rookie season, he had to listen to nonstop rumors about the Yankees potentially signing Manny Machado to replace him.

Luke Weaver sharp in spring debut for Diamondbacks  —  Luke Weaver's unofficial Diamondbacks' debut came on Wednesday afternoon on a back field at Salt River Fields against a Korean team that's in town for spring training.  —  It wasn't the sort of atmosphere that normally would produce butterflies …

What are Rangers looking for most from lefty relievers early in camp?  (Hint: Not results)  —  The latest left-hander to audition for the Texas Rangers' bullpen on Opening Day was Kyle Byrd, who on Tuesday threw two perfect innings against the Seattle Mariners.  —  Another, Brett Martin, was scheduled to pitch Wednesday.

Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants pitcher Pat Venditte figures he has an advantage if Major League Baseball and the players' association adopt a three-batter minimum for pitchers starting in 2020: The 33-year-old reliever is a switch-pitcher.

Chance Sisco hits two homers in Orioles' 7-6 Grapefruit League victory over Red Sox  —  Orioles catcher Chance Sisco appears hell-bent to make everyone forget last season as quickly as possible.  —  He homered in his first at-bat of the Grapefruit League exhibition season Saturday and blasted …

Braves blank Cardinals  —  The Braves shut out the Cardinals 4-0 in Jupiter on Wednesday for their third consecutive Grapefruit League win.  —  Kyle Wright pitched two innings, allowing two hits and striking out three.  Lefty Kolby Allard added another two scoreless frames, with Kyle Muller and Joey Wentz following suit.

Trade to Cardinals gave breakout prospect Lane Thomas ‘freedom to try new things’ and flourish  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • When the call came with an opportunity that would change the trajectory of his career, Lane Thomas missed it.  —  Thomas was a High-A outfielder in Toronto's organization …

Ankiel starts another comeback trail with Cardinals  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The Cardinals' bullpen is well populated in lefthanded relievers with Andrew Miller, Brett Cecil, Chasen Shreve and Tyler Webb on the roster and Austin Gomber as a possibility, too.

5 takeaways from White Sox spring training, including Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu saying they're not in competition  —  Photos from the White Sox's 11-4 loss to the Reds in a spring training game on Feb. 27, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Five takeaways from White Sox spring training Wednesday:

Mets acquired JD Davis believing he can shine with regular playing time  —  J.D. Davis on the Mets' injury situation  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Among a crowded collection of Astros infielders and outfielders, Mets executives noticed a talent they felt could shine with more playing time.

Mike Piazza would welcome Mets retiring David Wright's number … PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza is the only position player in Mets history with his number retired, but he expects to have company before long.  —  Asked Tuesday about the possibility of the team retiring David Wright's No. 5 …