Chamberlain returns to Tigers' bullpen on one-year deal  —  8/10/14: With the bases loaded, Joba Chamberlain strikes out Juan Francisco to end the 9th inning and send the game to extras  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — On the day the Tigers began full-squad workouts, they saw a familiar, unexpected face sneak in to help fill out their bullpen.

Wainwright experiences abdominal soreness, will be examined in St. Louis  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • After experiencing abdominal pain that has limited his workouts but not his ability to throw, Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright will return to St. Louis to see a specialist Thursday.

Alex Rodriguez admits to ‘plenty of mistakes’ after reporting to Yankees spring training  —  TAMPA - With two strikes against him and no margin for error, Alex Rodriguez resumed his Yankees career on Monday.  —  Having served the longest drug-related suspension in baseball history …

Plan may help ease rotation's early workload  —  Robin Ventura, Adam Eaton and John Danks talk about preparing for the season and share their expectations for 2015  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Manager Robin Ventura stated during his media session on Monday at Camelback Ranch that the White Sox …

Levine: Cubs' Bryant Asked To Play Outfield This Spring  —  By Bruce Levine-  —  MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — Although 23-year-old phenom Kris Bryant will compete for the Cubs' third-base job this spring, learning another position will be a part of his experience in Mesa.

MLB commish says he'd mull shorter season  —  In his first days as Major League Baseball commissioner, Rob Manfred has been open to considering making changes to help make the sport more marketable.  —  Proving that nothing is off the table, Manfred said Monday that he would entertain shortening …

Michael Cuddyer thinks Troy Tulowitzki would be a perfect fit for the Mets … Mets  —  Mets spring training

Baseball's Fight With Fatigue  —  How do you save ballplayers from exhaustion?  Customized planes, better meals and lots of rest  —  By  —  Jupiter, Fla.  —  The Miami Marlins made national headlines this off-season with a stunning move: a 13-year, $325 million contract extension …

Iglesias taking aim at spot in Reds' rotation  —  Raisel Iglesias talks about attending his first Spring Training camp and his potential role in the Reds' pitching staff  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — In part because he didn't pitch last season after defecting from Cuba and then waiting …

Baseball executives weigh in on Cuban infielder signing with Red Sox  —  MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez discusses Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada reportedly agreeing to sign with the Red Sox  —  PHOENIX — The pending signing of hot Cuban infield prospect Yoan Moncada by the Red Sox …

COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB  —  TYLER CHATWOOD HOPING TO PITCH FOR COLORADO ROCKIES BY SUMMER  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Manager Walt Weiss on Monday ran down the shortlist of Rockies injuries.  —  Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez will work throughout the next few weeks with the goal of being healthy and ready by opening day.

Mayor says Pawtucket Red Sox will move  —  PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said his city's Triple A baseball club, the Pawtucket Red Sox, has been sold and is leaving the city.  —  The mayor told radio station WPRO that he was briefed by the team Sunday.