Rangers May Pick Up Adrian Beltre's 2016 Option  —  Adrian Beltre's contract can be voided prior to the 2016 season if he doesn't reach 586 plate appearances this season.  However, Rangers GM Jon Daniels says that he's considering taking that clause out of the equation and bringing him back regardless …

SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  The question did not become The Question until hours after Alex Gordon braked at third base.  When he walked off the diamond of Kauffman Stadium, after the final out in the final inning of the final game of the World Series, Gordon did not ponder the wisdom of Mike Jirschele's stop sign.

Yankees' CC Sabathia enters spring training at 305 pounds, knows he has a lot to prove in 2015  —  TAMPA — Size matters.  Just ask CC Sabathia.  —  The former AL Cy Young winner reported to Yankees camp tipping the scales at 305 pounds, admitting that his drastic weight loss in 2013 and '14 might have affected him more than he knew.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington ‘in good shape’ with extended contract  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Farrell isn't the only key Red Sox management figure with a contract that runs beyond the 2015 season.  —  According to multiple major league sources, general manager Ben Cherington has a contract that extends beyond 2015.

Nationals exercise 2016 option on contract of Manager Matt Williams  —  Facebook: Nationals  —  Your browser does not support iframes.  —  The Washington Nationals exercised the 2016 club option on manager Matt Williams' contract on Saturday, solidifying the 2014 BBWAA National League Manager …

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is open to two closers  —  TAMPA — Dellin Betances?  Andrew Miller?  Both?  Welcome to the Yankees' closer situation.  —  Last year, David Robertson had a seamless transition as Mariano Rivera's successor, but the Yankees enter this spring without a clear-cut answer at the closer spot.

Dodgers Sign Brandon Beachy  —  The Dodgers have announced that they've signed righty Brandon Beachy to a one-year deal.  Beachy will receive $2.75MM, and the Dodgers will get a club option for 2016 that can be worth between $3MM and $6MM depending on how much Beachy pitches in 2015.

Peralta behind schedule due to right-shoulder discomfort  —  7/2/14: Joel Peralta pitches a scoreless frame vs. the Yankees, tying him with Esteban Yan for the most appearances by a Rays pitcher  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers are already without closer Kenley Jansen because of foot surgery …

Votto arrives in camp  —  Reds first baseman Joey Votto arrived to Reds camp a little early on Saturday, ahead of Monday's full-squad report date.  Votto spoke with the media and was asked about a variety of topics — including his health after he missed 100 games last season with a distal strain …

‘Fan favorite’ Papelbon seems to soften over leaving Phillies'  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - After playing catch and running through pitcher's fielding practice on the second day of camp yesterday, Jonathan Papelbon changed into his street clothes and asked a media relations representative a question.

Giants manager feeling ‘really good’ after insertion of stents to relieve heart trouble  —  MLB.com Giants reporter Chris Haft discusses Bruce Bochy undergoing a medical procedure after experiencing discomfort in his heart  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants manager Bruce Bochy was released Friday …

Rockies outfielder arrives to camp early looking to erase disappointing 2014 season  —  Despite persistent health woes, Carlos Gonzalez has produced at high levels in the past and has the potential to hit for a ton of power  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The shatter of ball meeting speeding bat …