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 …

Amaro apologizes to Howard  —  Before departing for Clearwater, Ruben Amaro Jr. reached out to Ryan Howard and asked him to come into the office.  —  Within the last two weeks, the embattled general manager spoke with the beleaguered first baseman.  Amaro, mainly, wanted to make amends …

GM Ryan says former manager taking year off  —  Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is open to finding a managerial position with another organization.  (Getty)  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was offered a position within in the organization this offseason …

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.

Ryan Madson rejuvenated after time away from baseball, excited for chance with Royals  —  At 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Ryan Madson breezed through the double doors of the Royals complex unaware of the landmark awaiting him on his odyssey back from Tommy John surgery.  He wheeled a suitcase in one hand.

How to Pitch a Perfect Game at Your Oscar Party  —  Hello.  I'm John Axford, a Major League Baseball pitcher who happens to watch a ton of films when I'm not chasing my toddlers around the house attempting to feed them, or cultivating my award-winning mustache.  Last year, I went 18-for-18 picking the Oscars on Twitter.

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.

B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin Upton Jr.  —  Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal Constitution shares the breaking news ...  Melvin Emanuel Upton Jr. is his birth name.  The 30-year-old outfielder may be looking to turn over a new leaf after struggling mightily in his first two seasons with the Braves.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …