Kershaw, Dodgers are talking about possible deal  —  Star left-hander Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are quietly talking about a multiyear deal, people familiar with the situation say.  —  While the sides officially aren't speaking publicly about it, based on how the new Dodgers ownership team …

David Wright one step closer to being ready for NY Mets Opening Day  —  Wright went 0-for-3 and played five innings in the field, the first time against major leaguers since he was injured in the World Baseball Classic.  —  David Wright plays five innings in the field during …

Colvin sent to Minors as Rockies set roster  —  After struggling this spring, Tyler Colvin was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.  —  SALT LAKE CITY — The versatility of Jordan Pacheco, Eric Young Jr. and Jonathan Herrera, plus a rough spring offensively …

No longer co-ace, Wainwright steady as ever  —  Confident righty welcomes greater role as Cardinals' young pitchers take note  —  JUPITER, Fla. — It was one of those moments that, when Adam Wainwright looks back on it, changed the course of his career.  —  He was still on an exhilaration high …

De Vries' final start cut short by forearm tightness  —  After tossing three shutout frames vs. Sox, righty exits for precautionary reasons  —  Cole De Vries deflects a ball hit by Jacoby Ellsbury in the first inning of Friday's game.  (Elise Amendola/AP)

Cubs still trolling for talent  —  Just before season last year they acquired 3rd baseman Valbuena and reliever Camp  —  HOUSTON — Luis Valbuena, claimed on waivers from the Blue Jays on the eve of the 2012 opener, will be the Cubs' third baseman when they face the Pirates on Monday to start this season.

Yankees reliever David Aardsma designated for assignment, Shawn Kelley takes place  —  david-aardsma-yankees-spring- training.jpg  —  David Aardsma lost his spot in the Yankees bullpen due to the depth of one-inning relievers already available.  —  WASHINGTON — In an effort to diversify …

After 232-Pitch Outing, 16-Year-Old Tomohiro Anraku Throws 159-Pitch Complete Game  —  Tomohiro Anraku is just 16, but he's quickly become Japan's newest pitching sensation, both for his talent and his workload.  —  Anraku's 232-pitch outing on Tuesday in “Spring Koshien,” …

Mets and Yankees Share Six Losing Seasons  —  In their 51 years together, the Mets and the Yankees have both been losing teams on only six occasions, and the last time it happened was way back in 1992.  Since then, the Yankees have won five World Series and the Mets ... well, they're the Mets, so they haven't won any.

Buster Posey, Giants In Serious Talks  —  The Giants and catcher Buster Posey are in serious discussions about a long-term deal, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.  We first learned last week that Posey and the Giants have been discussing a lengthy deal with Posey hoping to become a Giant for life.

D-backs confirm Ross to open season on DL  —  PHOENIX — In an expected move, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson confirmed Friday that outfielder Cody Ross will start the regular season on the disabled list.  —  Ross suffered a strain in his lower left leg and was removed early from a game against the Giants on March 3.

Indians trade Jeroloman to Bucs for cash  —  Brian Jeroloman injured his right hand in 2011, derailing his callup to the Blue Jays.  (Mark Duncan/AP)  —  The Indians traded catcher Brian Jeroloman to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday for cash considerations.

Phillies continue to rely more on scouting than sabermetrics  —  No current general manager in baseball played the game at its highest level more than Ruben Amaro Jr., and it molded how he evaluates talent.  For eight seasons, he was a bench player.  He earned $1.25 million in salary.