Jose Adolis Garcia was MVP of Cuba's Serie Nacional  —  JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals, who hoped to enhance their outfield depth before the start of the season, have found another candidate to compete for a job as one of the team's backup outfielders.  —  Cuban outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia …

Baby Bombers have blast in Yankees spring training opener  —  TAMPA − The youth movement was on full display Friday at The Boss.  —  Didi Gregorius, Aaron Judge and Kyle Higashioka all homered for the Yankees in their spring training opener, a 9-4 victory over the Phillies at Steinbrenner Field.

Have we seen a new Billy Hamilton?  —  The Reds and Giants opened Cactus League play on Feb. 24, 2017, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz. Wochit  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - It clicked in Billy Hamilton's mind as soon as he heard it.  —  Thursday the Reds' center fielder went to a chiropractor …

Ravens' Matt Elam arrested on drug charges  —  Ravens safety Matt Elam has been arrested on drug charges in Miami.  —  According to Miami-Dade police records, Elam was booked at 3:45 a.m. today on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis, possession of cannabis with the intent …

Franco lumbers to an inside-the-park home run  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Maikel Franco is not a fast man.  He runs like a catcher, but that is fine because the Phillies pay him to hit baseballs far distances.  That is why, as Franco entered the Phillies clubhouse Saturday afternoon, his teammates laughed.

Chiefs' Alex Smith the perfect fit for Jets, says Boomer Esiason  —  LITTLE FALLS — The Jets aren't going into next season with just Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg at quarterback.  They're going to add a veteran to the mix.  Potentially, a proven starter.

FBI Launches Probe Into Dunkin' Donuts Park Project  —  Federal criminal investigators have launched an investigation into the problem-plagued construction of the Dunkin' Donuts Park, the long-awaited home of the Hartford Yard Goats minor league baseball team, multiple sources have confirmed.

Cubs Extend Pedro Strop  —  The Cubs have agreed to a contract extension with right-hander Pedro Strop, per ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers.  The new deal will run through the 2018 campaign and comes with a club option for the 2019 season.  That buys out one year of free agency for Strop …

Before looking forward, Cubs relive World Series run  —  MESA, Ariz. — Since a Cactus League-style rematch with the Cleveland Indians looms Sunday in their second spring training game, we asked Cubs players to share the one lasting memory they have from their 2016 World Series run.