Dustin Ackley returning to Mariners with minor league deal  —  SEATTLE — Former No. 2 overall pick Dustin Ackley is returning to the Seattle Mariners on a minor league deal after spending the past two seasons in the minors with the Los Angeles Angels, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky excited for upcoming events honoring Mets' 1969 title team  —  Ed Kranepool (l) and Art Shamsky (r) discuss the 1969 title team  —  NEW YORK - For some of the members of the 1969 Mets, one of the great underdog title teams, it's as if they only played one season with the Mets.

Former Cardinal Chris Duncan takes leave from radio job  —  Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Chris Duncan has taken a permanent leave of absence from his radio job to battle brain cancer.  —  Duncan, the son of former Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan, hit 22 homers as a rookie during St. Louis' 2006 title run.

Momentum Growing For Sox In Machado Sweepstakes  —  Manny Machado is believed to be nearing a decision this week.  —  MLB  —  White Sox  —  (670 The Score) The prevailing feeling across the MLB landscape is that momentum is building for the White Sox in the Manny Machado sweepstakes.

Mets, Travis d'Arnaud agree to $3.5 million deal  —  NEW YORK — Catcher Travis d'Arnaud got a $40,000 raise from the New York Mets to $3,515,000 despite missing nearly all of last season following Tommy John surgery.  —  D'Arnaud, who turns 30 on Feb. 10, has been on the disabled list …

How David Wright reacted to infamous Marlin catching final Mets at-bat  —  David Wright had some fun with the Marlin responsible for putting a slight damper on his Amazin' finale.  —  Infamous in Flushing for capping off the captain's final at-bat in his triumphant return …

Rankings and predictions for every top remaining free agent  —  It's time for a free-agency update!  There are still a lot of free agents out there beside Bryce Harper and Manny Machado — including some quality second basemen, one of the best closers of all time, some past-their-prime outfielders …

Marty Pevey to return for record seventh season with Iowa Cubs  —  A season after becoming the franchise's all-time wins leader, manager Marty Pevey will add another line to the Iowa Cubs' record book.  —  Pevey will become the longest tenured manager in Iowa history when he returns …

Rangers Sign Shelby Miller  —  5:00pm: The Rangers have announced the signing.  Texas also formally announced its previously reported minor league signings of right-hander Jeanmar Gomez and infielder/outfielder Danny Santana.  Both Gomez and Santana will be in Spring Training as non-roster invitees.