A team spending to win? The third baseman's move to San Diego changes the prospect-packed Friars' timetable for a return to contention. [http://www.espn.com]
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams. [http://www.espn.com]
Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez, who had an MRI this week that showed his right shoulder is structurally sound, will be shut down for two weeks and be re-evaluated March 5. [http://www.espn.com]
Hours after Manny Machado agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with San Diego, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the slow free-agent market is "a little much ado about nothing if in fact those players all sign at the end of the day." [http://www.espn.com]
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot while celebrating his team winning the Dominican Winter League championship. [http://www.espn.com]
Major League Baseball is putting new rules in place this season to guard against high-tech sign stealing, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming an SI.com report. [http://www.espn.com]
