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Confirming recent speculation from Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times hears that the Rays are likely to sign veteran left-hander Erik Bedard to a minor league contract.

Yasiel Puig limited due to flare-up of shoulder inflammation

No need to freak out, Dodgers fans, but Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports that outfielder Yasiel Puig is on a limited throwing program right now due to a “flare-up” of shoulder inflammation.

Jake Arrieta expected to miss start of season after bout with shoulder soreness

Jake Arrieta was expected to compete for a rotation spot with the Cubs this spring, but it sounds like he’ll have to wait to get his opportunity.

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Jim Fregosi reportedly taken off life support

We learned this morning that former major league player and manager Jim Fregosi suffered a stroke last weekend during a Major League Baseball alumni cruise and now Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that he has been taken off life support in a Miami hospital.

Yankees among teams scouting Cuban shortstop Aledmys Diaz

Who will man shortstop for the Yankees next year after Derek Jeter retires?

The Phillies are “very much still in the running” to sign A.J. Burnett

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. indicated Friday that he didn’t expect to make any additions prior to spring training, but Todd Zolecki of MLB.com hears that the club is “very much still in the running” to sign free agent right-hander A.J.

Rosenthal: MLB execs say openly gay player would be welcomed

Amid the news of NFL draft prospect Michael Sam coming out, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal asked seven MLB executives whether they would welcome an openly gay player to their organization.

Jack Clark retracts PED comments about Albert Pujols; Pujols drops lawsuit against Clark

Last summer, former major leaguer Jack Clark said on his short-lived radio program in St.

Jarred Cosart apologizes for using a homophobic slur on Twitter

Astros right-hander Jarred Cosart learned a valuable lesson today on how to handle himself on social media.

Indians and Michael Brantley agree to four-year, $25 million extension

UPDATE: The deal is done.

Josh Beckett feels “great” after thoracic outlet surgery

Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett had his season cut short last July due to thoracic outlet surgery, but he’s ready to reclaim his spot in the starting rotation this spring.

Jayson Werth has a doppelganger in the Olympics

Has anybody heard from Jayson Werth recently?

There’s an “enormous gap” in extension negotiations between Reds and Homer Bailey

If you have been holding out hope that the Reds will be able to lock up right-hander Homer Bailey, it’s time for a dose of reality.

Vinnie Pestano loses arbitration hearing against Indians

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, reliever Vinnie Pestano lost his arbitration hearing against the Indians and will make a $975,000 salary this season.

A.J. Ellis is in The Best Shape of His Life

While Dodgers catcher A.J.

Andrew Cashner wins arbitration case against Padres

According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, right-hander Andrew Cashner has won his arbitration case against the Padres and will make a $2.4 million salary this season.

All signs point to Nelson Cruz landing with the Mariners

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that the Mariners are “cautiously optimistic” about signing free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz.

It looks like the Dodgers and Paul Maholm have a deal

If these tweets from Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times are any indication, it looks like the Dodgers and free agent left-hander Paul Maholm have reached agreement on a contract: The move comes less than 24 hours after Bronson Arroyo, another Dodgers target, agreed to a two-year contract with the Diamondbacks.

Matt Harvey hopes to start throwing on February 22

Mets right-hander Matt Harvey is a severe long shot to throw a pitch in the majors this season, but he continues to make progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Tommy Hunter expected to take over closer role for Orioles

Now that Fernando Rodney has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Mariners, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com writes that Tommy Hunter is expected to take over the closer role for the Orioles.

Johan Santana has begun throwing off a mound

Johan Santana took an important step this week in his recovery from surgery to repair a re-tear of the anterior capsule muscle in his left shoulder.

Stephen Drew wants opt-out after one year

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York was told by a source that agent Scott Boras is seeking a multi-year contract for Stephen Drew which includes an opt-out clause after the first season.

Report: Rangers in talks with Tommy Hanson

Looking for some additional rotation depth with Derek Holland sidelined until midseason, the Rangers are in talks with free agent right-hander Tommy Hanson, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports.

Cardinals sign Pat Neshek

The Cardinals have signed right-hander Pat Neshek to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

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