Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has surgery to remove bone spurs in elbow  —  Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey hasn't pitched a full season since 2013.  That streak will continue for another year.  —  On Wednesday, the Reds announced that Bailey had surgery to remove bone spurs from his surgically repaired elbow.

MLB plans to test new extra-innings rules in rookie ball, with Joe Torre's approval  —  Major League Baseball plans on testing a rule change in the lowest levels of the minor leagues this season that automatically would place a runner on second base at the start of extra innings …

Want to own a share of the Dodgers?  This could be your chance  —  The Guggenheim Baseball Management group — Bobby Patton, from left, Stan Kasten, Magic Johnson, Mark Walter, Peter Guber and Todd Boehly — poses for photos at Dodger Stadium on May 2, 2012.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Brian Wilson eyeing MLB return as a knuckleball pitcher  —  Brian Wilson intends to resume his pitching career as a knuckleballer.  —  Yes that Brian Wilson, now 34 years old, beardless and having just gone a month eating nothing but guacamole, which probably isn't quite as great as it sounds.

Angels Sign Yusmeiro Petit  —  4:02pm: Petit's contract comes with a $2.25MM base salary upon making the Major League roster, MLBTR has learned (Twitter link).  He can earn up to an additional $1.25MM via incentives.  —  2:19pm: The Angels announced that they've signed right-hander Yusmeiro Petit …

Indians intrigued by free agent 2B Chase Utley  —  The Cleveland Indians, who have already made some surprising moves this winter, are said to be intrigued by free agent second baseman Chase Utley, though there would appear to be some impediments to a deal.  —  Utley is a beloved veteran …

Daniel Mengden Undergoes Foot Surgery  —  The Athletics announced today that righty Daniel Mengden has undergone surgery on his righty foot after suffering a fracture during a home bullpen session.  He'll require a walking boot for at least six weeks, with further rehab presumably required beyond that point.

Four-time World Series champion Javier Lopez announces his retirement  —  Reliever Javier Lopez, a Rule 5 pick who went on to win four World Series championship rings with the Red Sox and Giants, is retiring.  —  Lopez, 39, was a free agent.  —  “More than anything, it's just time,” Lopez said.

Cubs Acquire Alec Mills, Designate David Rollins  —  The Cubs have acquired right-hander Alec Mills from the Royals in exchange for minor league outfielder Donnie Dewees, the team announced via press release.  In order to clear a spot for Mills on the 40-man roster, left-hander David Rollins …

Twins To Sign Craig Breslow  —  The Twins have agreed to a minor-league deal with lefty Craig Breslow, the veteran hurler tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  Terms are not known at this time, though Breslow suggests he turned down potentially more lucrative offers from other organizations.

Secaucus transgender boy returns to Scouting  —  MAPLEWOOD — In a moment of historic significance, Joe Maldonado put on a Cub Scout uniform on Tuesday night as he became a member of Pack 20 in Essex County while his mother held back tears — one week after the Boy Scouts of America changed …