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 …

Don't be offended by Machado: Manny was just being Manny when he dissed Baltimore  —  It's good to see that — $300 million later — Manny Machado is still being Manny.  —  My favorite man-child just took a big shot at the Orioles, the city of Baltimore and the state of Maryland …

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.

MLB makes last-minute push to ban bets on spring training  —  file photo, people make bets in the sports book at the South Point hotel and casino in Las Vegas.  Nevada regulators have rejected a request from Major League Baseball to ban betting on spring training games.

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.

Moylan retires from majors; popular Braves reliever leaves with no regrets  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Peter Moylan worked a string of jobs in sales and manual labor back home in Australia through much of his 20s before starting an improbable major league career as a 27-year-old Braves rookie reliever in 2006.

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:

Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo's goal?  A strong start to the season  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Luis Castillo's final start of the 2018 season was electric.  His fastball reached 99 mph.  He struck out hitters with his devastating changeup.  He pitched eight scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.

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 …

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.

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.

Seeing double?  Mets working on a deal with Wilson Ramos' younger brother Natanael  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Two years ago, Natanael Ramos sat in a chair at his older brother's locker in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse.  Wilson Ramos had stepped away to work out in the training room.

WATCH: Cleveland Indians SP Trevor Bauer mic'd up for Spring Training start  —  As he took the mound for his Spring Training debut, Cleveland Indians Trevor Bauer provided an inside look at what goes into one of his starts.  —  Trevor Bauer has done plenty of talking this offseason.

Shane Bieber excited to get full year under his belt with Indians in 2019  —  Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is excited to get a full year under his belt with the Cleveland Indians in 2019.  —  CLEVELAND — The 2018 season was a bit of a whirlwind for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber.

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 …