Seattle Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic says team is punishing him for refusing to sign contract extension  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Prized outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic told USA TODAY Sports Tuesday that he is a victim of service-time manipulation by the Seattle Mariners …

Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers' missing piece, but he'll have options if it's time to move on from the Raptors |  Keith Pompey  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Kyle Lowry would be a perfect fit for the 76ers.The same can be said about the Miami Heat.  The best spot for the Philly native and Toronto Raptors point guard …

What is driving the rift between Russell Wilson and Seahawks?  ‘Power and control’  —  Days before a critical home game against the Cardinals, Russell Wilson met with members of the Seahawks' coaching staff.  It was a time of high tension.  In Seattle's previous two games …

MLBTR Poll: Top-5 Free Agent Contracts  —  With there's always quite a lot of room to quibble over free agent rankings, there was really no debate regarding the top handful of talent in this year's class.  (At least, that is, once Marcus Stroman elected to accept the qualifying offer.)

Michael Conforto thinks Mets can be successful if they ignore the hype and ‘stay hungry’  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Michael Conforto has seen plenty of different Mets teams through his six years in the big leagues.  He saw a strong team as a rookie in 2015, when the Mets ended their season with a division crown …

Diamondbacks on verge of adding veteran reliever Tyler Clippard  —  The Diamondbacks are on the verge of adding another veteran arm to their bullpen after agreeing to terms with right-hander Tyler Clippard on a one-year, $2.25 million deal with an option for 2022.

Go high on the Mets and Padres and other sure things in MLB over/unders  —  When my little brother was at the very end of his teenage years, he stepped over the Vermont moat and joined me for spring training in Arizona.  Eventually we made our way to Las Vegas for some exhibition games.

Fernando Tatis Jr. cites legacy as reason for 14-year deal with San Diego Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — In discussing options for a long-term deal with electrifying young shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres brought up the concept of “a statue contract.”

The logic behind the Tatis deal; Lindor next?  ; Giants' flexibility; more notes  —  Fernando Tatis Jr. could have gone year to year, become a free agent entering his age 26 season and signed for more than $340 million.  Extensions always come with a tradeoff: A player gains long-term security …

High prices.  Patience needed.  What I'm hearing about Patriots' search for new QB  —  The New England Patriots have been aggressively perusing the quarterback trade market, but they have so far been thwarted by inflated prices in an offseason that is currently siding with the sellers.

Francisco Lindor's arrival in Mets camp brings a smile to Luis Rojas' face  —  Francisco Lindor reported to camp on Sunday, which is as exciting for his new manager as it is for Mets fans.  —  “It's just great to see him in the uniform,” Luis Rojas said of Lindor, who took batting practice …

Clayton Kershaw ‘absolutely’ considering return to Los Angeles Dodgers  —  Clayton Kershaw quelled some of the questions about his future with the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying Sunday he would “absolutely” consider the possibility of re-signing with the team after his contract ends this season.