Josh Hamilton's future rests with arbitrator as panel splits on rehab treatment  —  An arbitrator will have to break a split decision about how to handle Josh Hamilton.  —  A four-person panel, which was to determine whether the Angels outfielder should enter a rehabilitation program for substance abuse …

Inclusion is about everyone, even those who might disagree with the message  —  MLB ambassador for inclusion Billy Bean discusses his visit to Mets Spring Training after sharing his message and taking part in team drills  —  Tuesday was one of the more compelling days I've had since being named MLB's Ambassador of Inclusion.

Royals pitcher Tim Collins to undergo MRI after leaving game with elbow injury  —  Tim Collins could not remember the exact hitter he was facing, but he knew the pitch.  It was a curveball in the fifth inning of the Royals' 13-2 victory over Texas in their Cactus League opener.  Collins thought it was a strike.

Jose Quintana sharp for White Sox in Cactus opener  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jose Quintana filled the strike zone 20 times with his first 26 pitches of the spring, retiring the Los Angeles Dodgers in order over two innings Wednesday at Camelback Ranch.  —  Quintana, being counted …

Upton Homers, Kemp Hitless in Padres Debuts  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Justin Upton homered and Matt Kemp went hitless in three at-bats in their debuts with the San Diego Padres, a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.  —  Kemp and Upton, each two-time All-Stars, were two of the main acquisitions in a busy offseason for the Padres.

Diamondbacks offer Churro Dog  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to try to top the success of last year's 18-inch bacon-and-cheese stuffed corn dog by offering a dessert.  —  Team president and CEO Derrick Hall told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the team's star concession item this year will be a Churro Dog.

FOX Sports Wisconsin, Milwaukee Brewers announce 2015 TV schedule  —  FOX Sports Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday announced a 150-game television schedule for the 2015 season.  FOX Sports Wisconsin will serve as the exclusive local television home for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cubs considered playing a season at Milwaukee's Miller Park  —  In light of yet another delay to the Wrigley Field renovation project, Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney said Wednesday that the team considered playing a full season in Milwaukee.

Lohse starting Thursday's Cactus League tilt, in line for April 6 assignment  —  Kyle Lohse is a consistent veteran who has enjoyed a late-career run of reliability, posting a 3.28 ERA from 2011-14 due to elite control  —  PHOENIX — The Brewers offered a clue about their Opening Day plans …

Andrus: I took this offseason more seriously  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Elvis Andrus is an old-timer with the Texas Rangers, even though he is only 26 years old and just getting started on a big contract extension he signed two years ago.  —  With 914 total games since making his major league debut …

DENVER BRONCOS / NFL  —  PEYTON MANNING AGREES TO PAY CUT IN 2015, SAYS HE'S “EXCITED TO BE BACK”  —  After agreeing to a $4 million pay cut, Peyton Manning is back for his fourth season with the Broncos, 18th in the NFL.  —  “I don't talk about my contract.