Indians' Andrew Miller hopes to avoid ‘big fight’ over pace-of-play plans  —  Cleveland Indians reliever Andrew Miller, a prominent voice in the Major League Baseball Players Association, said he hopes that MLB's plan to introduce a pitch clock in 2018 doesn't lead to a “big fight or some sort …

Baseball America says the Mariners have 'baseball's worst farm system.' So how did this happen?  —  The longtime baseball publication also released its list of the Mariners' top 10 prospects, led by outfielder Kyle Lewis.  —  Even if you aren't a prospect geek who spends hours analyzing …

Free Agent/Trade Rumors: Cobb, Lynn, Nunez, Yelich, Ichiro  —  Right-handers Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn entered the offseason regarded by many as the third- and fourth-best options on the starting pitching market (in varying order) behind fellow righties Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta.

Detroit Tigers to extend netting for spring training play  —  The nets are going up in Tiger Town.  —  And when the Detroit Tigers arrive home for Opening Day on March 29 against Pittsburgh, the nets will be up at Comerica Park, too.  —  As part of a plan to increase fan safety measures …

Giants introduce third baseman Evan Longoria: 'I'm here to win'  —  The Giants finally introduced prized new third baseman Evan Longoria on Friday, a month after acquiring the longtime Tampa Bay star in a blockbuster deal.  —  First things first: Longoria will wear No. 10 for the Giants.

Tim Tebow invited to big-league camp for Mets spring training  —  Tm Tebow is getting the call to the big leagues — major-league spring training, that is.  —  The Mets' controversial outfield prospect was invited to participate in major-league spring training camp Friday, the team announced.

2018 MLB Hall of Fame ballot from Mark Gonzales and Paul Sullivan  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As voting members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, Chicago Tribune reporters Mark Gonzales and Paul Sullivan reveal their ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Mariners Claim Chasen Bradford  —  The Mariners announced that they've claimed right-handed reliever Chasen Bradford off waivers from the Mets, who had designated him for assignment yesterday.  Seattle's 40-man roster is now full.  —  The 28-year-old Bradford reached the Majors …

Cubs announce spring training broadcast schedule  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs fans won't have much trouble keeping track of the team's spring training games when they begin next month.  —  The Cubs released their spring training broadcast schedule Friday, and 34 of the 36 exhibition games will air over various broadcast media.

‘Baseball decisions’ prompt Phillies to wait on free-agent market, GM Matt Klentak says  —  BETHLEHEM, Pa. — There is less than a month until pitchers and catchers report in Florida and Arizona, and the National League is divided.  There are a handful of teams — Dodgers, Nationals, Cubs …

After coming out of left field as a rookie, Rhys Hoskins prepares for stardom — in left field  —  PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins took a trip to nirvana this winter.  He packed up and moved to San Diego, where a temperature reading in the 60s qualifies as sweater weather and only the occasional gust …

EXCLUSIVE: Jets WR Robby Anderson arrested again in South Florida  —  New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson continues to run into trouble with the law in South Florida.  —  The former South Plantation star was arrested early Friday morning in Sunrise.

Eli Manning, Dave Gettleman had ‘great’ first meeting  —  Eli Manning and new Giants general manager Dave Gettleman recently had their much-anticipated meeting, The Post has learned, and what comes next likely will be an offshoot of what was discussed when the two were in the room together.

Rotation filled with potential excites Rangers newcomers  —  ARLINGTON  —  The clock to spring training is ticking and ticking loudly, especially for those many free agents who have yet to find employment for the upcoming season.  —  The wait is a cruel one, right-hander Doug Fister said, and he should know.