Todd Frazier gives thumbs up to ‘Thumbs Down Guy’ as the two finally meet  —  Todd Frazier is still giving the thumbs down, this time with the guy who started the craze.  —  Frazier and Gary Dunaier, aka “Thumbs Down Guy,” finally met one another on Saturday at Steiner Sports …

As 2018 MLB Season Approaches, It's Possible All MLB Ballparks Will See Expanded Safety Netting  —  As word arrived this week that the Toronto Blue Jays would be expanding safety netting to the outfield end of each dugout and raised behind home plate in Rogers Centre, the topic …

Michael Pineda introduced to Twins fans, still recovering from Tommy John surgery  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Michael Pineda is hard to miss, even when he's not throwing 95 mph fastballs.  The Minnesota Twins won't witness any of those heaters for a while, but they're still pleased to have the 6-foot-7 right-hander in-house until he's ready.

In crazy off-season, could something crazy still happen for Rangers?  —  ARLINGTON  —  Fan Fest traditionally serves as the kick off to another Texas Rangers season, and before any of those who attended Saturday's festivities know it, spring training will be upon them.

Detroit Tigers winter caravan: 2 buses across Michigan on Thurs., Fri.  —  The Detroit Tigers' winter caravan is right around the corner.  —  The team's annual two-day journey across the state of Michigan offers unique opportunities for fans to see players up close leading up to TigerFest at Comerica Park on Jan. 27.

Pace of play impasse may signal larger issue brewing between players union, MLB  —  The implementation of a pitch clock hardly seems worth getting into a big fight about, yet the MLB Players Association has dug in its heels on the matter, perhaps forcing commissioner Rob Manfred to unilaterally impose …

Arizona Diamondbacks face major dilemmas while searching for an encore  —  Last Video  —  Shot Clock: Yelich an option for D-Backs?  —  Shot Clock: D-Backs bring back J.D. Martinez?  —  Nick Piecoro talks D-Backs from the winter meetings  —  GM Mike Hazen on Day 3 of winter meetings

Red Sox Notes: Roster, Swihart, Pomeranz, Protective Netting  —  Recent comments from Red Sox GM Dave Dombrowski hint that the front office would feel confident going into the 2017 season with the pieces they have in the fold right now.  But Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston isn't convinced at all.

Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss two games as Bucks manage his right knee ailment  —  PHILADELPHIA - Milwaukee Bucks all-star Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers as well as Monday's home game against the Phoenix Suns as the team actively manages …

Perez feeling bullish about availability for Rangers' opener  —  DALLAS  —  Martin Perez delivered a firm handshake with his right hand Friday night and extended his right arm to the side without a significant dip at the elbow.  —  He was proving his point, as if his words weren't enough.

Autopsy: Roy Halladay had morphine, sleeping aids in system at death  —  An autopsy released Friday said that Roy Halladay had evidence of morphine, amphetamine, and zolpidem in his system in November when he fatally crashed his single-engine plane into the Gulf of Mexico.

Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis addresses report he was nearly traded to New York Mets  —  According to Jon Heyman, the Indians had worked out a deal to send Kipnis to the Mets before New York called off the deal.  —  CLEVELAND — As he approached his corner of the Cleveland Indians' clubhouse …