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 …

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.

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 …

Andy Pettitte gives pep talk to up-and-coming Yankees  —  TAMPA - A familiar face emerged from the Yankees' minor-league complex late Monday afternoon, his hair flecked with gray.  No, Andy Pettitte is not contemplating another comeback - too bad, he looked fit - but he was in town to offer words …

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 …

Are Yankees fans out in the cold in latest television squabble?  YES!  —  When last seen, representatives of Comcast, the Yankees and Fox, the majority owner (80%) of the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network, were not locked in a room feverishly trying to settle their carriage dispute.

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

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.

Back for More: Cespedes, Mets Take Swing at Series Crown  —  NEW YORK — After nothing but misery for nearly a decade, the New York Mets have grown into a National League power.  —  Now, slugger Yoenis Cespedes and all those young arms want to take one more step and win it all.

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.

PITCH PERFECT: MLB'S 10 BEST STAFFS  —  This is the week teams officially filter into their Spring Training camps in Florida and Arizona, which means the 2016 season is just around the corner.  It also means it's time for some rankings.  —  Most years, I lead off with the top 10 starting rotations …