With WBC On The Line, Tanner Roark Ready For Biggest Start Of His Career  —  LOS ANGELES—Tanner Roark has made a career of exceeding expectations.  —  The righthander was a 25th-round pick in the 2008 draft and didn't make his major league debut until he was 26 years old.

Michael Pineda has short-lived outing as questions still hover over Yankees rotation  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia said recently that he thinks the Yankees' rotation is going to surprise some people this season.  —  Forgive us for being skeptical.  —  Sure, Masahiro Tanaka has been brilliant this spring …

Red Sox Still Looking To Acquire Starting Pitching Depth  —  Manager John Farrell says the Red Sox have been and continue to be trying to acquire starting pitching depth, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald writes.  The Red Sox are dealing with injuries to starters David Price and Drew Pomeranz.

Brady Anderson's role with Orioles a topic of debate  —  His title is vice president of baseball operations.  The Orioles list him No. 2 on their front-office depth chart, just under executive VP Dan Duquette.  But to Brady Anderson, a role that typically equates to assistant general manager is not enough.

Tim Tebow to be assigned to Columbia Fireflies, Mets' low-A affiliate  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Tim Tebow's baseball odyssey will continue in South Carolina with the Columbia Fireflies, the Mets' low Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League, where he will play every day as he attempts …

Kevin Pillar helping Devon Travis get into the swing of Blue Jays' lineup  —  One of the two friends will likely hit leadoff for the Jays, with the other batting ninth.  —  TAMPA, FLA.—Kevin Pillar had the video camera on his phone pointing at Devon Travis every time the Jays second baseman came …

Cardinals starting pitchers ‘have to be horses’  —  Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • Although he will be 18 months and one rebuilt ligament removed from the last major-league pitch he threw in anger, Lance Lynn has no interest in being coddled …

White Sox In Extension Talks With Tim Anderson  —  The White Sox are engaged in extension talks with young shortstop Tim Anderson, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin (via Twitter).  —  Just how far along the sides are isn't clear at this time, though Anderson has been out of action for what the team has labeled “personal reasons.”

Padres To Release Paul Clemens  —  The Padres are set to release righty Paul Clemens, according to Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter).  It's not apparent whether the organization has an immediate, corresponding 40-man move in mind.  —  Clemens, 29, entered the spring …

Rangers Open To Mid-Season Contract Talks With Yu Darvish  —  The Rangers are open to holding contract negotiations with star righty Yu Darvish during the upcoming season, GM Jon Daniels said in an appearance on 1310 The Ticket (as MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports).