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.

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 Acquire Andrew Faulkner, Release Dariel Alvarez  —  The Orioles announced that they've acquired left-hander Andrew Faulkner from the Rangers and released outfielder/pitcher Dariel Alvarez to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.  Baltimore will send cash or a player to be named later to the Rangers to complete the swap.

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.

With underwhelming debut, Phillies should have short leash with Buchholz … CONNECT  —  CINCINNATI - Clay Buchholz's Philadelphia Phillies debut reaffirmed questions about the veteran rather than quelled the spring training concerns.  —  Buchholz was fortunate to face a mediocre lineup …

Blue Jays Claim Luke Maile  —  1:09pm: Maile was claimed, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand (via Twitter).  —  12:47pm: The Blue Jays are set to acquire catcher Luke Maile from the Rays, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.  Maile was designated recently, but it's not apparent …

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 …

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 …

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?