Indians nearing deal with utility man Raburn  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians are nearing a deal with free-agent utility player Ryan Raburn in an effort to strengthen their bench.  —  Cleveland is looking to add Raburn to the mix on a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to attend Spring Training with the big league club.

Winter Warm-Up: Freese hopes for deal before hearing  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  ST. LOUIS  • Cardinals third baseman David Freese said he and his agent have decided not to talk publicly about their ongoing talks with the Cardinals following …

Rockies sign free-agent pitchers Chris Volstad and Miguel Batista  —  Looking to create depth and competition in spring training, the Rockies agreed to a $1.5 million minor-league contract with pitcher Chris Volstad, according to multiple sources.  —  Volstad, 26, features a big arm …

Mets Sign Pedro Feliciano  —  The Mets announced that they have signed Pedro Feliciano to a minor league deal.  The deal includes an invite to major league spring training.  —  Feliciano, 36, is coming off a two-year, $8MM deal he signed with the Yankees.

Heat signs Birdman; Financial decisions loom for Heat, Dolphins, Marlins; Fins, UM chatter  —  SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE; SUNDAY BUZZ COLUMN  —  The Heat signed veteran center Chris Andersen to a 10-day contract, giving the team a skilled rebounder and shot-blocker.

11 things I didn't know about Earl Weaver  —  Saturday was a rough day for baseball, with two Hall of Famers passing—longtime Orioles manager Earl Weaver and legendary Cardinals star Stan Musial.  —  Both deserve some attention, and frankly both are important enough to deserve their own space.

Liriano agrees to revised contract  —  Yes, Francisco Liriano will be a Pittsburgh Pirate.  —  The free-agent left-hander and the Pirates have finalized their two-year deal, agreeing to adjusted terms after Liriano suffered a broken right arm over the holidays, according to major-league sources.

2013 Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospect … D  —  iamondbacks GM Kevin Towers hasn't been shy about overhauling his roster.  —  He made changes after taking the job at the end of the 2010 season, most notably to the bullpen, and Arizona improved by 29 victories and won the National League West in 2011.

Wainwright talks remain ‘open-ended’  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  During his annual, and often informal, session with fans at the Winter Warm-Up, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak fielded a question about ace Adam Wainwright and the righty's expiring contract.