Matt Harvey open to inking long-term extension with Mets  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Matt Harvey is the first among the heralded young pitchers with the New York Mets to be eligible for free agency.  And upon arriving at camp Monday, Harvey did not rule out a long-term extension with the organization.

For Stephen Strasburg, free agency — not extension — awaits  —  When the Washington Nationals shut down Stephen Strasburg prior to the 2012 postseason, they believed doing so was in the best interest of his long-term health.  More than three years later, they're about to be proven correct …

Man caught in subway doors dragged to his death  —  KEW GARDENS, Queens — A commuter trying to get onto an F train just as its doors were closing became caught in those doors and was dragged to his death in Queens, an MTA official said Tuesday.  —  It happened about 6:45 p.m. Monday …

MLB win totals: How we see the 2016 season unfolding  —  From April through October, 30 major league teams will contest 2,430 games and pay out some $3.7 billion in player salaries in the hope they win a few more than they lose, catch a fortuitous bounce or two and - should everything break just right - find their way into the playoffs.

Suspected Mother Arrested After Newborn Boy Found Abandoned in Toilet at West Covina Subway  —  A transient woman who was suspected of abandoning her infant at a Subway restaurant in West Covina after giving birth there was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Monday, police said.

HERE'S HOW THE ROYALS BLEW PAST THEIR 2015 PROJECTIONS  —  There was something about the number 72 that seemed perfectly appropriate, an echo from Baseball Prospectus history.  Our forecasting system PECOTA's most famous projection, if a projection can ever be really famous, came in 2007 …

Lionel Richie Joins John Legend, Luke Bryan, More at Grammys Tribute  —  Demi Lovato, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese help celebrate R&B legend and MusiCares Person of the Year  —  Lionel Richie joined John Legend, Luke Bryan, Demi Lovato, Meghan Trainor and Tyrese Gibson for a rendition of …

Brewers discussing whether to move Ryan Braun back to LF  —  Having traded Khris Davis to Oakland last Friday, the Brewers are discussing whether it makes sense to move Ryan Braun back to left field and install strong-armed newcomer Domingo Santana in right field.

Optimism growing that Adrian Beltre will agree to extension with Rangers  —  Scott Boras expressed optimism Monday that Adrian Beltre will sign a contract extension with the Texas Rangers, increasing the chances that the future Hall of Famer finishes his career with the club.

Why the Red Sox will win the AL East in 2016  —  2016 AL East Preview  —  Going back a decade-and-a-half, the American League East was among the most interesting divisions at the top, one of the least interesting toward the bottom.  The Yankees and Red Sox duked it out at the top, and no one else threatened for the playoffs.

James Loney appears to be Rays' odd man out  —  James Loney was more than willing to answer a few questions during an amicable weekend phone chat about his future with the Rays, which has become increasingly uncertain through their series of offseason moves to improve the offense.  —  2 Weeks Ago

Finding A Landing Spot For David Freese  —  We're now more than halfway through the month of February, and yet, despite the fact that pitchers and catchers report will begin to report this week, there are a surprising number of starting-caliber players available on the free-agent market.