Yankees name Larry Rothschild pitching coach  —  Here's the announcement from the Yankees.  —  The New York Yankees today announced they have signed pitching coach Larry Rothschild to a three-year contract.  The 2011 season will mark Rothschild's 37th season in professional baseball as a player, coach or manager.

Jim Leyritz acquitted in Florida  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A jury in Florida on Saturday acquitted former major league baseball player Jim Leyritz of DUI manslaughter in a 2007 crash that killed a mother of two.  —  However, Leyritz was convicted on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence …

Trainer: Derek Jeter plans big comeback  —  The Captain hopes to play at a high level through 2017 — but maybe not at shortstop  —  If Derek Jeter's contract had expired after the 2009 season, Jason Riley might have been named the American League's Most Valuable Player.

Pirates Designate Duke, LaRoche, Young  —  The Pirates have designated Zach Duke, Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young for assignment, according to a team press release.  The moves do not come as a surprise, as MLBTR pegged all three as non-tender candidates earlier this month.

Cardinals adjust 40-man roster  —  Ottavino, Stavinoha removed; prospects Cruz, King added  —  ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals revealed adjustments to their 40-man roster as well as their Minor League coaching staffs in a pair of announcements on Friday afternoon.

Abreu puts team first in DH stance  —  Veteran open to shifting role should Angels lure Crawford  —  At his offseason home in Orlando, Bobby Abreu has heard the rumor — neither confirmed nor denied by Angels management in accordance with club policy — that the Halos are pursuing free-agent left fielder Carl Crawford.

Baseball executives bet on Bob Melvin as Sandy Alderson's choice to be next manager of New York Mets  —  Jeff Wilpon stepped out of a meeting room Thursday at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando shortly after he and his front office team had interviewed Terry Collins and completed the Mets' managerial search.

Mariners add 10 organizational players to 40-man roster  —  Mariners add seven pitchers, two outfielders, one infielder  —  SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Jack Zduriencik announced today that the club has selected the following players …

Inbox: Who will man middle infield spots?  —  Beat reporter Corey Brock answers Padres fans' questions  —  What are the Padres' plans for the middle infield?  Up-the-middle defense is paramount if you're building your team on pitching and defense.  Any chance the Padres make a deal …

Rangers sign Barret Loux  —  The Rangers have signed Barret Loux, a pitcher who was the Diamondbacks No. 1 draft pick but then declared a free agent after they couldn't come to an agreement.  —  Well, they reached an agreement but then Loux failed his physical.  He has both shoulder and elbow issues that are of a concern.

Paulino talks about joining Rockies; additions to 40-man roster  —  Thanks to our good friend Rafael Rojas Cremonesi, a writer from the  —  Venezuelan newspaper Meridiano, Felipe Paulino talked about his trade to the Rockies.  —  Acquired Thursday from the Astros in exchange for Clint Barmes …