Wainwright: ‘Now is not the time to save anything’  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • At one point during his bullpen session Friday morning at the Cardinals' spring training complex, Adam Wainwright did what Adam Wainwright is known to do and spun a curve to an unsuspecting catcher, Carson Kelly.

No one wants to trade away this Rangers star any more  —  My, how times have changed, and it has nothing to do with the Texas Rangers turning into deficit hawks this off-season even though they have deep ownership pockets and annual TV income to spend lavishly.

Indians eyeing World Series title after '17 postseason flop  —  FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle.  Determined to end their World Series title drought …

Aaron Boone was ready to take another MLB job before Yankees called  —  Aaron Boone never thought he was going to be the Yankees' manager, until he was.  —  Boone told USA Today he originally had plans to leave ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball” to join the front office of another MLB team before getting the Yankees job.

Aging Mets will have to defy all analytical odds to make playoffs  —  Even as the Mets have made good on their intention to take advantage of this slow-moving free agent market, it's impossible not to notice they're not getting any younger.  —  And that seems to matter more than ever …

Tim Tebow, who isn't yet in Mets camp, still determined to crack MLB: ‘I love trying to prove people wrong’  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Tim Tebow has not arrived yet in Mets camp, but his absence is understandable.  —  After all, how many minor leaguers get to make the rounds on the late-night talk show circuit, too?

Cardinals' DeJong hits all the right notes  —  Paul DeJong is pictured preparing for Cardinals spring training on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Derrick Goold  —  Paul DeJong after concert with Palm Beach Symphony principal cellist Claudio Jaffe and PBS concertmaster Evija Ozolins.

Revamped Rays have new look in 2018 after 4 losing seasons  —  Tampa Bay Rays will have a new look in 2018.  —  A lingering question entering spring training is to what extent.  —  Evan Longoria is gone.  So are  —  Alex Cobb,  —  Logan Morrison and Lucas Duda.  —  Jake Odorizzi, and maybe even two-time All-Star

The Boss Is Here: Inside Derek Jeter's Quest To Turn Around the Marlins  — Derek Jeter is the product of a baseball culture where success, support and profitability were facts of life.  The Marlins' new CEO is playing defense right now, but he's as confident as ever.

Ybor Rays?  Team ready to announce Tampa ballpark site, Hagan says  —  TAMPA After years of speculation and courtship, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally expected to announce Friday that they want to relocate the team to Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan.

Puerto Rico wins back-to back Caribbean Series titles  —  GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) Jonathan Morales hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Puerto Rico won its second straight Caribbean Series title, rallying past the Dominican Republic 9-4 on Thursday night.

Blue Jays sign reliever Jake Petricka to minor-league deal  —  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed reliever Jake Petricka to a minor-league deal.  —  The deal, announced by the team on Thursday, includes an invitation to Major League spring training.

Rubbing Mud: Alex Cobb vs. PECOTA  —  Early this offseason, it looked like Alex Cobb could find a new home very quickly and get very rich in the process.  Rumors tied him closely to the Cubs, for whom his former manager and pitching coach both work, but Cobb also had a handful of other suitors …

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