The Carlos Quentin-Zack Greinke confrontation was the talk of baseball clubhouses Friday. Orioles center fielder Adam Jones quoted Earl Weaver, the longtime Orioles manager: "Don't go out to the mound, just beat them on the field." ...more

The Reds faced a difficult decision with Aroldis Chapman, but returning him to the bullpen was always going to be the safe way to go. And now it appears the Reds will indeed begin 2013 with Chapman as their closer. ...more

The names are exciting, but are they the right ones to get the Dodgers winning again? ...more

From the outside, the Dodger clubhouse can look combustible, and manager Don Mattingly can seem to have the toughest job in the game. ...more

Team USA was able to assemble an All-Star lineup. But all the top American-born starting pitchers turned down the chance to pitch in the World Baseball Classic. Not surprisingly, it was a bad outing by a starter (R.A. Dickey giving up four runs) that cost the Americans in their opening 5-2 loss to Mexico. ...more

Torii Hunter says he knew during last season that he'd sign with the Tigers when he became a free agent. Maybe that's why his first day in Tigers spring training felt so natural. ...more

The Dodgers might be 'the new Yankees,' with their massive new television deal that became more official Monday. But if the old Yankees taught us anything, it's that having the most money doesn't guarantee you'll win. That may not be good for the Dodgers, but it is good for baseball. ...more

Josh Hamilton was the very symbol of the Rangers' September collapse. Now he's the very symbol of their winter gone wrong, after leaving to sign with their biggest rivals, the Angels. ...more

The Dodgers have more money than anyone, so no one believes they're done after spending $147 million on Zack Greinke and $36 million on Hyun-Jin Ryu. They may now be ready to pursue Kevin Youkilis or Anibal Sanchez, sources say. ...more

The Royals are telling people that they have money to chase a top-level starting pitcher, and could be interested in Anibal Sanchez. The Royals believe their young offense can challenge the Tigers in the American League Central, but only if they make significant improvements to their rotation. ...more