Richard Sherman Trade Talk: ‘There Is No Bad Blood’  —  The Seahawks are shopping their star corner, a surprising development that actually makes sense for both parties.  Here's a look into why it is being discussed.  Plus the latest on draft buzz, marijuana news and Romo

Colon sharp at old home, Kemp leads Braves over Mets in 12th … NEW YORK — Bartolo Colon enjoyed the whole evening — the nods and taps from former teammates, the tributes from the crowd.  —  He liked the result, too.  Long after he exited, his Atlanta Braves earned their first win of the season.

Jeter, Jeb Bush Among Billion-Dollar Bidders for Battered Marlins  —  It's opening week for Major League Baseball and a multibillion-dollar bidding war could soon start over one of the worst franchises in the sport.  —  At least three possible bidders have emerged to purchase …

Faceless of the Game: Where have all the MLB superstars gone?  —  Can a game with no face really call itself the national pastime?  —  We raise this question because, as a new baseball season begins this week, there is no answer to the once-simple question: Who is the Face of Baseball?

Braves To Sign Ryan Howard  —  The Braves have agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran slugger Ryan Howard, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman (Twitter link).  He'll head to extended Spring Training before taking a minor-league assignment.  Howard will earn at a palatable $750K annual rate …

Orioles agree to terms with right-hander Edwin Jackson on minor league deal  —  San Diego Padres starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.  —  The Orioles have agreed to terms …

Arizona Diamondbacks' offense carrying the load early … CONNECT  —  Through three games, the Diamondbacks' rotation has yet to log a quality start.  Their bullpen and defense have had bouts of porousness and unreliability.  Their offense, however, has performed as advertised.

Videos appear to show Cincinnati Reds prospect's drug use  —  On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Ian Kahaloa was suspended 50 games after a second positive test for a “drug of abuse,” or recreational drugs as defined by Major League Baseball.  Several weeks before that …

Lindor slam gives AL champ Indians opening sweep of Rangers (Yahoo Sports)  —  Francisco Lindor's go-ahead grand slam had Rangers fans all shook up  —  If the Texas Rangers could hit the reset button on the 2017 season, they would do so immediately.  Their season-opening series …

Harper's 2 RBIs, Zimmerman's HR lead Nats over Marlins 6-4 (Yahoo Sports)  —  Bryce Harper had two RBIs and a nice ninth-inning catch, Ryan Zimmerman homered and Tanner Roark recovered from a shaky start to go six innings, leading the Washington Nationals past the Miami Marlins 6-4 Wednesday night.

Extended absence for Piscotty would test Cardinals' outfield depth  —  St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty is assisted by trainer Adam Olsen after being hit by a thrown ball while scoring in the fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.