Harang pitches with O's, Brewers scouts watching  —  With Dodgers' surplus of pitching, veteran righty emerges as likely trade piece  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — With scouts from the Brewers and Orioles watching, Dodgers starter Aaron Harang threw three scoreless innings in a Minor League game Monday at Camelback Ranch.

Source: Rangers eye Rick Porcello  —  The Texas Rangers, still trying to determine a No. 5 starter for their rotation, inquired Monday about Detroit Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello, a source told ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.  —  On Sunday, two Rangers pitchers in contention for the spot each had outings to forget.

LOOK OUT BELOW!  Cashman breaks ankle while sky-diving  —  Yankee GM Brian Cashman loved the initial parachute jump with the Golden Knights of the U.S. Army so much Monday that he went back for a second trip.  —  It was a fun story while it lasted, Brian Cashman making a successful parachute jump …

Burnett Walks in 2 Runs in Pirates Loss  —  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A.J. Burnett lasted just 1 1-3 innings Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies, struggling with his control as his pitch count climbed to 51.  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates ace, preparing for an opening-day start against the Chicago Cubs …

Cuba Beats China 12-0 In Nearly Empty Stadium  —  FUKUOKA, Japan—In a nearly empty stadium that had the energy of a library, Cuba trounced China 12-0, invoking the mercy rule after the top of the seventh inning to improve to 2-0 in the first round of the World Baseball Classic.

Nolan Ryan could leave Rangers by the end of spring training, sources say  —  Yes, there's been a shift of power in Arlington, which may or may not be the same as a power struggle, but the end result is the same.  —  Either way, Jon Daniels wins and a guy named Rick George wins …

Red Sox' Dustin Pedroia: Baseball should pursue cheaters  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox players will hold their annual meeting with representatives of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday morning.  If previous meetings at other camps are an indication …

Matheny has ruptured disc, might have surgery  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  VIERA, Fla.  • The cause of persistent back pain and numbness for Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is more severe than initially described, he confirmed Sunday.

Black looks back on 2009 Richard-Peavy trade  —  Padres manager nostalgic about right-hander's time in San Diego  —  SAN DIEGO — There was a slight twinge of nostalgia Sunday for Padres manager Bud Black each time he glanced at the mound and saw Jake Peavy digging to make a pitch.

Mike Piazza's chances at Mets' Hall of Fame a ‘Long Shot’?  —  When John Buck changed out of his uniform and into workout clothes after Saturday's game at Tradition Field, he put on a blue T-shirt with the No. 31 across the chest.  —  The circle emblem, with a pinstriped background …

Rizzo eager to join Team Italy, prepare for Classic  —  MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo received a few text messages from family members in Italian after he was named to Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic.  The Cubs first baseman should be able to reply with more than “buon giorno” after his stint with the international squad.