MLB veterans chafe at Rob Manfred's vision: Always ‘some stupid new rule’  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred insists he's simply trying to be proactive, thinking that new rules to speed up his sport will provide more action and keep Millennials engaged.

Fine sought for Pirates' Kang Jung-ho over DUI charges  —  South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday sought a 15 million won (US$13,117) fine against the Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kang Jung-ho for driving under the influence of alcohol.  —  The Seoul Central District Court held a hearing …

Cubs close door on possibility of Sammy Sosa return  —  Photos of former Cubs and White Sox slugger Sammy Sosa.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Whatever chance Sammy Sosa had of reconciling with the Cubs apparently is over.  —  According to multiple sources, Sosa's comments in an interview …

For Jake Peavy, baseball must take a back seat  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — After 17 professional spring trainings, Jake Peavy's instincts point him toward the comfort of a baseball diamond.  He should be arriving bleary-eyed at the clubhouse with a cup of coffee at 7 a.m. and getting ready …

Cautious Rangers send Josh Hamilton for knee examination  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Josh Hamilton was back in Texas on Wednesday to have his surgically reconstructed left knee examined after he experienced discomfort during the Rangers' first full-squad spring training workout.

White Sox To Retire Mark Buehrle's Number  —  The White Sox are set to retire Mark Buehrle's #56 jersey this summer, the team announced.  As Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago notes on Twitter, that would appear to suggest the the lefty himself is also hanging up his spikes for good …

Heyman: Rangers and Rougned Odor talking extension again  —  The Texas Rangers and star second baseman Rougned Odor have begun exchanging figures again, and there seems to be at least a bit of hope something can get done this time.  —  The Rangers are believed to have offered something …

Chargers' Lynn secure with veteran coaches around him  —  Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn (right) stands with his top assistants (from left), offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, special teams coordinator George Stewart and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, at a news conference in Carson.

Predicting the Phillies roster, Version 1.0  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — With the first spring action scheduled for Thursday, it's time to reprise an annual exercise in futility.  —  Let's predict the Phillies' 25-man roster for opening day!  —  There are 37 exhibition games to be played between …

Larry Fedora: Mitch Trubisky will measure '6-2 or a little taller; I'd be really shocked' if it's 6-1  —  North Carolina coach Larry Fedora believes Mitch Trubisky will measure up in every way.  (Mark Lambie, AP)  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — North Carolina coach Larry Fedora laughed when asked …

Hanrahan to serve as coach for Class A club  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Joel Hanrahan is back with the Pirates.  —  Hanrahan, a former Bucs closer, will serve as an assistant pitching coach for the short-season Class A West Virginia Black Bears.  Hanrahan announced his retirement in November …