Bob Turley, former Orioles pitcher, dies  —  Pitched Orioles first home game in Baltimore  —  Bob Turley, a hard-throwing right-hander who won the Orioles' first home game, died of liver cancer early Saturday morning, according to his son Terry Turley.  He was 82.

Leyland: Verlander's deal great for club, pitcher, fans  —  ST. PETERSBURG — A day after the Tigers and ace Justin Verlander agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, Detroit manager Jim Leyland chimed in on the idea of having Verlander in a Tigers uniform for, potentially, his entire career.

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 …

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,” …

Brewers officially set roster for Opening Day  —  MILWAUKEE — Outfielder Khris Davis and right-hander Alfredo Figaro made the final cut when the Brewers set their Opening Day roster on Saturday.  —  Davis won the final bench spot over catcher/first baseman Blake Lalli …

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 …

It might make sense to promote Wheeler — and sign him to a long-term deal  —  The shocking revelation of another shoulder surgery looming for Johan Santana, along with the fragile nature of Shaun Marcum, put the idea of promoting Zack Wheeler back in the spotlight for the Mets this past week.

A Booth Review: The Daily News chats with SNY broadcasters Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling  —  Cohen, Hernandez and Darling know that honesty is the only way to earn credibility in New York.  —  The trio of Ron Darling, Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez has cultivated a blunt style.

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.

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 …

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)

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.

Buster Posey signs nine-year deal  —  The San Francisco Giants have signed Buster Posey on a nine-year, $167 million contract in a landmark deal, according to ESPN and multiple other media outlets.  —  Posey's new deal is the longest ever for a catcher, and worth the second-most money …