Trevor Bauer accuses Indians of ‘character assassination’ during arbitration hearing  —  All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer won his salary arbitration hearing with the Cleveland Indians this week, getting a $7-million raise over last year, but said Thursday he's unhappy with the way he was treated toward the end of the process.

Nationals' Scherzer, Astros' Verlander concerned about game  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two more aces are expressing concern about how major league teams are playing their cards.  —  Washington right-hander Max Scherzer said Thursday there are too many teams trying not to win, and all the rebuilding “poisons the game.”

Nationals' Max Scherzer says win-loss cycle creates bandwagon fans  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Mad Max is angry about the current state of free agency.  —  “When there's too many teams that are not trying to win, that poisons the game, poisons the fan experience, and it creates bandwagon fans …

Trevor Bauer: I have no ill will toward Indians after arbitration process  —  Trevor Bauer has ‘no ill will’ toward the Cleveland Indians despite a contentious end to the arbitration process.  —  CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer enjoys the arbitration process …