Red Sox Unlikely To Make Big Move Before Season  —  Ben Cherington and the Red Sox aren't expecting to make a significant trade before the season begins, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald writes.  Any moves the Red Sox might make before the end of the month are likely to be small ones.

Sources: Texas Rangers talking to Miami Marlins about pitching help  —  Mar 17, 2015; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) throws against the New York Mets at Tradition Field.  Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. …

David Price Roughed Up in Tigers' 6-4 Win Over Mets  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — A day after being named the Tigers' opening-day starter, David Price allowed eight hits and two runs in 4 1-3 innings of Detroit's 6-4 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.  —  Price also walked a batter, but struck out seven and stranded seven baserunners.

Daniel Murphy could start season on disabled list for Mets … Mets  —  Murphy leaves game with tight hamstring

Minor League Transactions: March 13-19  —  Official minor league transactions, conveyed to Baseball America by Major League Baseball, for the period March 13-19.  Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: 1B Cody Regis (NDFA—UCLA), OF James Pjura (NDFA—Pace (N.Y.)) Released: [...]

White Sox Extend Adam Eaton  —  White Sox GM Rick Hahn announced a five-year, $23.5MM extension with center fielder Adam Eaton today on CSN Chicago.  The deal includes two club options, which give the team risk-free control over Eaton for 2020 and 2021.  Eaton is a client of Diamond Sports Management.

Cubs Pitcher Lester Misses Start vs Mariners With Tired Arm  —  MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester missed his start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners because of a tired arm, but manager Joe Maddon expects the left-hander to make his next start in the rotation.

Matt Wieters could start season on DL  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June, is “unlikely” to begin the season with the team, manager Buck Showalter said.  —  Wieters played catcher for the first time on Tuesday and reported no ill effects after the game.

Rockies' De La Rosa Leaves With Groin Injury in Loss to A's  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jorge De La Rosa's first Cactus League start was cut short when the left-hander aggravated a lingering groin injury in the third inning of the Colorado Rockies' 3-2 loss to a split-squad of Oakland Athletics on Friday.

Markakis takes batting practice, next step towards return  —  JUPITER, Fla. - Braves right fielder Nick Markakis made a big step toward returning Friday when he took batting practice on the field for the first time since December neck surgery.  —  Manager Fredi Gonzalez watched the 10 …

Kris Medlen working way back to mound after second Tommy John surgery  —  Kris Medlen felt his hands shake inside the parking lot on Wednesday.  The nerves were understandable.  He had driven to the Royals complex for weeks in pursuit of a day like this, when what he called a “huge milestone” …