Orioles back in trade talks with Pittsburgh Pirates about Travis Snider  —  The Orioles have rekindled their trade talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates to acquire outfielder Travis Snider and are discussing a deal that would send two minor leaguers to Pittsburgh, according to industry sources.

Red Sox, Rangers Swap Anthony Ranaudo, Robbie Ross Jr.  —  Rangers executive vice president of communications John Blake has announced, on Twitter, that Texas has acquired right-hander Anthony Ranaudo from the Red Sox in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ross, Jr.

Showalter on Duquette and Wieters on his throwing progression  —  The Blue Jays' announcement yesterday that Paul Beeston would return in 2015 as president and CEO shouldn't be viewed as breaking news.  We heard about it as far back as the Winter Meetings.  The team simply was offering confirmation.

MLB, Not OFAC, Is Why Yoan Moncada Can't Sign  —  Major League Baseball, not the United States government, is the reason that Yoan Moncada and several other Cuban players have yet to begin their careers.  —  The U.S. has an embargo against Cuba, which means Cuban nationals must be regarded as …

Phillies Still Talking to Brewers, Jays about Pap  —  The Phillies are still talking to the Brewers and Blue Jays about a Jonathan Papelbon trade.  —  Two sources said this evening that talks are alive, although the seriousness of those discussions is unclear.

Tatupu found to have brain illness  —  The Tatupus' family home in Attleboro was always bustling with kids and a menagerie of pets.  Yet amid the whirl and laughter, an unsettling darkness crept in.  —  Mosi Tatupu, a favorite of Patriots fans in the 1980s with his own “Mosi's Mooses” …

Jermain Taylor ordered to hospital for evaluation  —  A Pulaski County judge Tuesday granted a request from Jermain Taylor's attorneys that the boxer be moved to a lockdown hospital for a full evaluation of his well-being.  —  Taylor was arrested last year in the shooting of his cousin …

Rays broadcaster Staats breaks ribs in boating accident  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Dewayne Staats definitely didn't enjoy this outcome.  —  3 Months Ago 2 Months Ago 2 Months Ago  —  What was supposed to be a fun weekend getaway to the Bahamas turned into a painful experience for the Rays TV broadcaster …

Former first baseman will aid players as guest Spring Training instructor  —  MVP Award winner and 1991 National League Rookie of the Year Jeff Bagwell amassed 2,314 hits, 449 home runs and 1,529 RBIs during his career  —  HOUSTON — Jeff Bagwell, who has been largely out of baseball since …

No Spring Training for Baldoquin, etc. ...  Angels fans who want to get an up-close look at Roberto Baldoquin this spring will probably have to walk over to the Minor League side of the Tempe Diablo Stadium complex.  —  The Angels have opted against inviting the 20-year-old Cuban middle infielder …

Bud's Black Marks: Selig should not be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame  —  On Sunday, Bud Selig's 22-year run as Major League Baseball commissioner officially came to an end.  Barring a change in the voting process, he's likely to be elected to the Hall of Fame by the Expansion Era Committee during …