Marlins fishing for Lowell?  —  A blog post by the Miami Herald mentioned that the Marlins had a scout in Fort Myers yesterday.  It also so happened that Mike Lowell was playing first base and the Marlins could use a first baseman.  —  Therefore, the Marlins are interested in Mike Lowell.  Right?

Creditors reject Greenberg's latest offer  —  Chuck Greenberg keeps telling everyone who will listen that there's nothing to worry about, the sale of the Rangers will close by April 1, and all will be happy and sunshine.  Events on the ground, however, continue to make such a scenario less and less likely.

Cubs like Millar, Tracy, but may not be able to keep both  —  (Jeff Chiu, Associated Press / March 14, 2010)  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — The Cubs would like to keep both Kevin Millar and Chad Tracy, giving them a valuable pinch-hitter and chemistry guy, along with a viable backup for Aramis Ramirez at third base.

Turner Sports Announces Broadcast Teams for 2010 MLB Regular Season Schedule on TBS Ernie Johnson, Brian Anderson and Dick Stockton To Handle Play-by-Play for Sunday MLB on TBS  —  Cy Young Award Winner John Smoltz Joins TBS Lineup as Analyst  —  TBS, exclusive home of the 2010 Major League …

Mark Teixeira proud of his defense at first base for New York Yankees  —  TAMPA - Mark Teixeira delivered plenty of highlights with his bat in his debut season with the Yankees, leading the AL in home runs (39), RBI (122) and total bases (344).  —  But when Teixeira thinks back to last year …

End of the line?  —  He's not officially retired, but longtime major league pitcher David Weathers is ready to turn the page  —  LORETTO, Tenn. - David Weathers hasn't officially retired from major league baseball, he's just acting that way.  —  Some team might come calling in June or July …

Jamie McCourt was interested in public office, estranged husband says  —  Frank McCourt files court documents that detail her plans to parlay her position with Dodgers, with ultimate goal of becoming president of U.S. She tells crowd she doesn't want public fight but won't waver.

Angels will have blanket record covered  —  Fans can take part in Guinness attempt on April 6  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Cleveland Cavaliers' record for the largest gathering of people wearing fleece blankets isn't expected to last long.  —  On Tuesday, April 6, the Angels will attempt …

Your Team's Star Players  —  ... according to the spring preview guides.  —  As I'm sure most of you know, every year, right before spring training, a flurry of magazines are published to preview the upcoming baseball season.  These magazines, published by the likes of Sporting News and Athlon …

Mariners unveil popular commercials  —  Humorous spots include appearances by Felix, Ichiro, Griffey  —  A side of Mariners players not often seen emerges from the latest batch of team commercials, which became public for the first time on Tuesday morning.  —  This is the acting side of the players.

MLB partners with Victoria's Secret to take swing at female fans  —  Women make up nearly half of Major League Baseball's fans.  —  MLB is partnering with Victoria's Secret's PINK brand to take aim at young women during the 2010 season with a new fashion line featuring the logos of 11 clubs …

Manny Ramirez will be watched closely  —  Bob Klapisch covers baseball for The Record in New Jersey and worked at the New York Post and New York Daily News.  The author of five books, he was recently voted a top-five columnist in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors.

Brewers make a deal to keep Lofgren  —  The Brewers swung a trade with the Indians on Tuesday to keep Rule 5 pick Chuck Lofgren from returning to Cleveland.  —  In return for Lofgren's rights the Brewers gave the Indians right-hander Omar Aguilar, a 25-year-old reliever who slipped back a level during a poor 2009 season.

Matsuzaka's neck feels a little better  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox post the daily assignments for every player on the clubhouse bulletin board during spring training.  Daisuke Matsuzaka's duties were highlighted in yellow yesterday, as though to make sure he knew exactly what was expected.

Dominant Lowe ready for the real thing  —  Braves sinkerballer eager for season after gem vs. Nats  —  VIERA, Fla. — This was not the same Derek Lowe who just five days earlier had labored through a forgettable first inning with the discomfort created by a blister on his right big toe.

Hamilton exits game after plunking  —  X-rays negative; Rangers slugger has bruised left hand  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, for the second time this Spring Training, is dealing with another painful bruise.  —  This one is on his left hand, just below his pinkie finger.

Rodriguez's strong outing a big relief  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Step No. 1 for Francisco Rodriguez this season: Stick with the goggles.  It makes you look more menacing.  —  These days the Mets could use all the menacing they can get.  —  Rodriguez went retro yesterday, wearing his orange-tinted goggles …

Jeter's upcoming deal is all about the time  —  TAMPA — There is no question Derek Jeter is going to remain a Yankee beyond this year.  Four years?  Five years?  $100 million?  $130 million?  More?  Those are details that will arrive later, when time and necessity dictate.