The Braves are said to have increased their pursuit of Justin Upton recently, and sources suggest the Diamondbacks could make a trade involving either Upton or Jason Kubel within the next few days.  —  Arizona is said to be talking to the Orioles about Kubel, as it tries to decide which outfielder to trade.

Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain still waiting for Bombers' new third baseman Kevin Youkilis to return his welcoming phone call  —  Chamberlain had a longtime feud with Youkilis, who signed a one-year deal in December, while the infielder was on the Red Sox

More on latest signings, Scott's possible return  —  From today's print edition:  —  ST. PETERSBURG - As the Rays continue the search for a DH that looks like it may bring them back to Luke Scott , they added some depth, and interest­ing storylines, Tuesday by signing several veterans …

Giants, Posey not rushing new deal  —  Good luck to the San Francisco Giants trying to figure out what catcher Buster Posey is worth long term.  —  It's not a stretch to imagine Posey replacing Derek Jeter as the game's standard-bearer.  Heck, the 25-year-old Posey already is more accomplished …

Sources: Cubs, Hairston agree to deal  —  The Chicago Cubs, adding another veteran to their outfield, have reached agreement with free agent Scott Hairston on a two-year contract, according to major league sources.  —  Hairston, 32, figures to platoon with another free-agent signee, Nate Schierholtz, in right field.

Cooperstown mayor shrugs off 2013 concerns  —  Jeff Katz wants everyone to know that Cooperstown will be OK.  —  The mayor of the small village in upstate New York that houses the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum says not having a living inductee this summer, for the first time since 1965 …

Mike Napoli, despite avascular necrosis in hip, signs with Red Sox  —  Newly signed Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli said he never has experienced symptoms from a very serious hip condition known as avascular necrosis, which he says was diagnosed during the physical he took for the team last month.

Delmon Young, and the potential tragicomedy called the 2013 Phillies  —  A baseball player, a lawyer and a rabbi walked into Ruben Amaro Jr.'s explanation for signing Delmon Young yesterday, and now a once-proud baseball team enters 2013 as a potential off-Broadway farce.

Dodgers near TV rights deal with Time Warner Cable  —  Time Warner Cable could pay the Dodgers $7 billion to $8 billion over the 20-year deal.  It's a blow to Fox Sports, the team's current broadcaster.  —  The Dodgers' new TV deal would help cover its recent spending spree, including a six-year …

Jonathan Herrera agrees to contract, avoids arbitration hearing with Rockies  —  Jonathan Herrera will be able to focus on making the team, not a potential arbitration hearing.  The Rockies agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal with the infielder on Wednesday.

Marlins sign Kevin Slowey, Mitch Talbot to minor league deals  —  The Marlins have reeled in two more players hoping to resurrect their big league careers in pitchers Kevin Slowey and Mitch Talbot.  The two right-handers — neither of whom has pitched in the majors since 2011 …