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.

Red Sox Designate Mauro Gomez For Assignment  —  The Red Sox have announced they have designated infielder Mauro Gomez for assignment.  The move was made to create room on the 40-man roster for Jackie Bradley, Jr. The Red Sox now have ten days to trade, release, or outright Gomez to the minors.

Terry Francona relishes fresh start with Indians  —  Refreshed, energized, and with something to prove, Terry Francona embarks on his third managerial mission, this one as challenging as he's ever had.  —  It's not often that a two-time World Series-winning manager has to step back and restart …

Fernandez called up on whirlwind day of transactions  —  Hard-throwing righty summoned because of injuries to Marlins' starting rotation  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jose Fernandez is on Miami's Opening Day roster after all.  —  An unexpected series of events led to the Marlins reversing course on Fernandez …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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,” …

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 …

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.

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 …