Giants add to analytics team, hire coordinator of pitching analysis  —  Former Driveline Baseball employee Matt Daniels is joining the Giants  —  Before Giants CEO Larry Baer hired Farhan Zaidi as the franchise's president of baseball operations, Baer announced he desired a “next-gen” …

Brewers finalize 1-year, $18.25 million deal with Yasmani Grandal  —  Catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized an $18.25 million, one-year contract.  —  The deal, agreed to last week subject to a successful physical, was announced by the Brewers on Monday.

In waiting game for Harper or Machado, Phillies build confidence — and don't appear ready to blink  —  When the small group of Phillies officials deplaned John Middleton's 22-seat private jet emblazoned with script “P” on the tail, they had reasons to feel encouraged.

Ex-Yankees top prospect tries to fulfill pilot dream long after chaotic MLB start  —  After a turbulent stint in baseball, Slade Heathcott is taking his next career to new heights.  —  The one-time troubled Yankees top prospect wants to fulfill his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

Matt Shepard used to call games in his backyard.  Now he's Tigers voice  —  The morning after, emotion was still evident in Matt Shepard's voice.  —  On Monday evening, Fox Sports Detroit's closely kept secret of who would broadcast Detroit Tigers games this season — and beyond — finally leaked into the public domain.

Joe Maddon says Bryce Harper ‘not happening’ and that Cubs' improvements likely will come from within  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon reinforced his belief that team President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer will address a need if they sense one with the same urgency …

Dozier and Long a match made in launch angle heaven  —  Dozier and Long a match made in launch angle heaven originally appeared on  —  Brian Dozier came to a realization following his rookie season in 2012.  Why not hit the ball more often in the air and accentuate a strength?

Why the Braves may be hamstrung; more Brewers movement?; perspective on DJ LeMahieu signing  —  It was more than a year ago that baseball penalized the Braves for infractions in the international market and domestic draft.  The Braves now operate under a new front office, but in a sense, they are still paying the price.

MLB losing Kyler Murray just another self-inflicted wound  —  With a league full of scouts, you'd think that Major League Baseball might have picked up the curveball that Kyler Murray was preparing to throw at them coming.  —  MLB never got the bat off its shoulder.  —  Murray was supposed to throw MLB a meatball.

Texas Rangers acquire OF John Andreoli from Seattle Mariners on waiver claim  —  The Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder John Andreoli from the Seattle Mariners on a waiver claim.  —  Andreoli made his major league debut last season with the Seattle Mariners.

Garcia, Rays agree to terms of 1-year contract  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Avisail Garcia and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that would pay the former Chicago White Sox outfielder $3.5 million next season.

Johnny Bench, Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds great, pays tribute to Mel Stottlemyre  —  Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Reds great Johnny Bench offered a tribute via Twitter on Monday evening to former New York Yankees pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, who died at 77 after a long battle with cancer.