Ranking Major League Baseball's managers entering 2015 season  —  For the past few years leading into spring training we've attempted managerial rankings.  They are based on my opinions and the opinions of the many people around baseball I speak with during the course of the week.

Jason Giambi announces retirement, thanks family and baseball friends  —  The former Yankee told the Daily News Monday that he is retiring after a 20-year major-league career.  Here's Giambi's statement in his own words. … “After 20 seasons, I have decided to officially announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player.

A-Rod reached out to Chase Headley  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Chase Headley says Alex Rodriguez has “reached out and introduced himself.”  —  Headley was signed to a $52 million, four-year contract by the Yankees, who plan to start him at third base and shift Rodriguez to designated hitter.

Lazaro Alonso, Osniel Madera Leave Cuba  —  Three Cuban players for Pinar Del Rio have left the country, according to Cuban national baseball commissioner Heriberto Suarez.  —  Two of those players, first baseman Lazaro Alonso and infielder/outfielder Osniel Madera, should draw interest from major league teams.

Milwaukee has shown interest, but market for 19-year-old quite crowded  —  MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Jim Duquette discuss Yoan Moncada's free agency and which clubs may have the edge in signing him  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers had enough interest in 19-year-old Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada …

Source: Yankees to retire Pettitte's No. 46  —  Andy Pettitte will have his No. 46 retired by the New York Yankees and receive a plaque in Monument Park, a source confirmed to ESPN.com.  —  Pettitte will become the 18th member of the Yankees to have his number retired.

Moncada, Olivera, Ibanez and Alvarez headline top available talent from island  —  Jesse Sanchez joins Hot Stove to discuss potential landing spots for Yoan Moncada, when the Cuban slugger might sign and the Caribbean WS  —  There are approximately 75 Cuban players pursuing a contract …

Chargers' Remarks to Mayor's Stadium Task Force  —  Special counsel to the President of the San Diego Chargers, Mark Fabiani, has issued detailed remarks and suggestions for the Mayor's newly appointed Stadium Task Force.  Below is a summarized version, to read the extended version click here.

Wacha ready to show off progress  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Even when it's someone who wears the same jersey as he does asking the question he will face throughout spring — hey, how's the shoulder doing?  — Cardinals starter Michael Wacha's answer is purposefully revealing.  —  It's not what he says.

With his retirement in full swing, captain says he'll be ‘out of the country’  —  Derek Jeter speaks with Steiner Sports CEO Brandon Steiner about his childhood, final season and life after baseball  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The captain won't be tossing this year's ceremonial first pitch.

Report: Mariners' pitching prospect Victor Sanchez in ‘critical’ condition  —  Reports from Venezuela say Mariners pitching prospect Victor Sanchez is “fighting for his life” after being struck in the head by a boat Friday while swimming off a beach at Carupano on the country's northern central coast.