Texas Rangers, former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen agree to minor league deal  —  McCutchen has been named an All-Star five times in his career. … The Texas Rangers have dug into their change pocket again to find some more money to spare for a potential right-handed outfield bat …

Sources: NBC Taps Jason Benetti As Top MLB Announcer  —  Jason Benetti's inspiring journey has already included roles as a top play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports, ESPN, the Tigers, and White Sox.  For his next act, Benetti is landing the choice gig of lead play-by-play announcer …

World Baseball Classic power rankings: Which teams have best odds to win?  —  For the first time in three years, the World Baseball Classic is back on the baseball stage.  So, who is likely to win it?  —  The United States, the runner-up from the 2023 World Baseball Classic …

Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game ban, 2nd PED violation  —  Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Former Giants fan favorite Wilmer Flores waiting for a call that may never come  —  Wilmer Flores is unemployed, staying in shape and hoping a team that needs a veteran bat picks up the phone, but he bears the San Francisco Giants no ill will.  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Infielder Wilmer Flores might …

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Reds ace Hunter Greene is scheduled for an MRI on Friday after reporting right elbow stiffness earlier this week, manager Terry Francona said on Wednesday.  The team booked the procedure after Greene woke up with the discomfort …

Pirates, Reds Swap Tyler Callihan For Kyle Nicolas  —  The Pirates announced they've traded relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for left fielder/second baseman Tyler Callihan.  Both players were on the 40-man roster, so there's no corresponding move.  —  It's a swap of talented …

Diamondbacks reliever a ‘special talent,’ team wins 5th straight  —  José M. Romero Nick PiecoroArizona Republic  —  Brandyn Garcia, who could be a big part of the Diamondbacks' bullpen this season, dealt with illness into this week but pitched a 1-2-3 fifth inning in Cactus League play on Wednesday …

A's ‘always open’ to reunion with Kyler Murray, now an NFL free agent  —  MESA, Ariz. — Back in February 2019, the Athletics were left at the altar by Kyler Murray, who opted to forgo a professional baseball career despite signing a deal with them as their 2018 first-round Draft pick.

Johan Rojas Reportedly Tests Positive For Performance-Enhancing Drug  —  Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, according to reporter Wilber Sánchez as well as Jon Heyman of The New York Post.  Heyman says Rojas will be appealing the ruling.

Sasaki and Sheehan?  Who grabs Dodgers' final rotation spots?  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani ... and then who?  —  That's one question the Dodgers will need to answer with about three weeks of Spring Training exhibitions remaining.

Thomas Frank lined up for instant Premier League return just weeks after Tottenham sacking  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  CRYSTAL PALACE have added Thomas Frank to their list of potential managers to replace the departing Oliver Glasner.

Thunder's Lu Dort regrets flagrant 2 on Nikola Jokić: ‘I went over the limit’  —  Share full article  —  CHICAGO — Lu Dort is a stocky, brick wall of a 6-foot-4 guard who's a study in irritation and spearheads a taxing Oklahoma City defense.  Nikola Jokić is Denver's burly …

The latest from Team USA: Judge and Harper's bond, plus more World Baseball Classic notes  —  Share full article  —  PHOENIX - Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper took the same private jet Sunday from Tampa to Phoenix, along with other Team USA members from the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays.