Royals Re-Sign Jason Frasor  —  The Royals announced that they have re-signed right-hander Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2016 season.  Frasor, a client of agent Dave Meier, reportedly receives a $1.25MM base in 2015 with a $2MM option that contains a $550K buyout.

Yasmany Tomas to D-backs  —  Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and the D-backs have agreed to a six-year deal worth $68.5 million, according to industry sources.  —  The Tomas deal will include an opt-out after four years and is pending a physical, the sources said.  The D-backs have not confirmed the agreement.

Shane Victorino: ‘I should be the starting right fielder’  —  Shane Victorino is optimistic he will hit the ground running when spring training rolls around.  (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)  —  Through all the uncertainty that has encompassed the Red Sox' offseason, Shane Victorino has taken solace in his own run of certainty.

With righty-heavy offense, pitching staff, club looks to even things out with southpaws  —  On Hot Stove, Bob Costas joins the show to discuss the historic Giancarlo Stanton contract, the top free agents still available and more  —  MIAMI — When it comes to making personnel decisions …

Cards can be patient with pitching market  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  As John Mozeliak surveyed the Cardinals' roster midway through spring training in 2008, his first as the club's general manager, he saw a rotation light on innings and heavy with health issues.

Cleveland Indians AL Central rivals showing interest in Justin Masterson  —  Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Indians haven't shown a lot of interest in Justin Masterson outside of some early contact at the start of the free agent season.

Club seeks creative solution after missing out on Sandoval, Tomas  —  MLB.com Padres reporter Corey Brock discusses what general manager A.J. Preller might do to improve the team for the upcoming 2015 season  —  SAN DIEGO — While the Padres were “all-in” in their quest …

Phillip Hughes dies after being struck by cricket ball as debate over helmet safety is renewed  —  The cricket world is paying respects to Australian player Phil Hughes following his death two days after he was hit on the head by a ball.  (Reuters)  —  South Australia cricket star Phillip …

With kids off to college, Tigers outfielder reflects on Katrina's role in household  —  DETROIT — Torii Hunter has been reaching milestones for the last several years.  This is one his wife, Katrina, can celebrate: They're just a few weeks away from becoming empty-nesters.

Teams throwing their best pitches at Jon Lester  —  Jon Lester should feel good about himself and Boston.  —  The majority of Red Sox fans want him back.  They would have had Lester signed first, before Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez, but that's not the order of business in major league baseball right now.