Why Jung-Ho Kang Doesn't Need to be a Brilliant Fielder  —  It's very rare for a Major League club to sign a presumed every-day starter to a contract that will total either 4 years/$17M (a sum that includes a 2019 buy-out plus posting fee) or 5 years/$21.5M (a sum that includes a 2019 team option plus posting fee).

Phillies dysphunction  —  LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg spent about 10 minutes trying to explain himself, but before he'd go too far and say something he might regret, he inserted awkward laugher into the conversation.  —  Even when the questions changed …

Fenway flawed: Explaining why Red Sox aren't involved in James Shields bidding  —  Photo by:  —  When the offseason began, the widespread presumption throughout baseball was that the Red Sox would pursue a reunion with Jon Lester, but only to a point.  And if the market for the ace lefty went beyond …

Phillies have strong interest in Chad Billingsley  —  The Phillies are showing serious interest in free-agent right-hander Chad Billingsley, a major-league source tells CSNPhilly.com.  —  Billingsley, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Dodgers and was a mainstay in that team's starting rotation …

Yankees radio voice John Sterling loses home in New Jersey fire, feels outpouring of love from friends  —  For reality told Sterling that there is stark uncertainty.  No one plans for moments like these.  Tuesday night he had a roof over his head.  A day later he wasn't so sure.

Scherzer gone, so Tigers hope to keep Price ‘a long time’  —  With Max Scherzer out the door, David Price now has the floor.  —  As the former Tiger right-hander officially signed with the Nationals on Wednesday, the year-long question-and-non-answer session about the current Tiger left-hander's future …

Indians unveil plans for new concessions  —  Melt Bar and Grilled is one of a handful of local eateries set to take up residence at Progressive Field.  —  CLEVELAND — One of the goals behind the ongoing renovation project at Progressive Field was to find ways to introduce elements of Cleveland neighborhoods within the ballpark.

Latest court filings in rooftop battle paint Cubs execs as snarling bullies  —  Rooftop fans watch the ballgame at Wrigley Field in April 2013.  Rooftop owners, who are fighting the Cubs for the right to maintain their views of the ballpark, allege the Cubs' president of business operations told them, “We control the city.”

Nats sign veteran reliever Meek  —  6/29/14: Evan Meek strikes out Logan Forsythe to end a bases-loaded jam and keep the game tied in the 5th inning  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals have signed right-hander Evan Meek to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training.

Brewers Exploring Pitching Upgrades  —  1:45pm: GM Doug Melvin tells Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio that his club hasn't made a play for Shields and has not made a phone call to his camp.  The team's priority, according to Melvin, is upgrading the bullpen, where they'd like to add one or two pieces.

Bullpen, roster flexibility and improved defense key to competing in tough division  —  Indians reporter Jordan Bastian discusses how the signing of Scott Downs could affect the rest of the team's left-handed bullpen pitchers  —  CLEVELAND — From the snow-covered steps of the home dugout …