Already Cubs’ leader, Anthony Rizzo on an MVP track

Having gone from 10th in the MVP vote two years ago to fourth last year, could this be the year that Anthony Rizzo wins it? If a teammate’s comparison to Joey Votto is right, the 26-year-old first baseman just might.

Having gone from 10th in the MVP vote two years ago to fourth last year, could this be the year that Anthony Rizzo wins it? If a teammate’s comparison to Joey Votto is right, the 26-year-old first baseman just might.

Dog days of spring training: Bow Wow Pow Wow in the desert

Friday night’s Royals-Padres game at the Peoria Sports Complex was a special one, as the outfield lawn hosted the Bow Wow Pow Wow, with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Humane Society.

Friday night’s Royals-Padres game at the Peoria Sports Complex was a special one, as the outfield lawn hosted the Bow Wow Pow Wow, with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Humane Society.

March Maddon-ess: Cubs practice got weird in the best way

Munenori Kawasaki karaoke? Check. Kung Fu Fighting? Check. Joe Maddon voguing in a headband? Check, and check. Welcome to the Cub way.

Munenori Kawasaki karaoke? Check. Kung Fu Fighting? Check. Joe Maddon voguing in a headband? Check, and check. Welcome to the Cub way.

Healthy again, Peavy believes he can make Giant contribution for San Francisco

Jake Peavy got lit up for six runs in his spring training debut but knows that numbers hardly matter this time of year. What matters is that he feels as good as he has in years.

Jake Peavy got lit up for six runs in his spring training debut but knows that numbers hardly matter this time of year. What matters is that he feels as good as he has in years.

The Royals’ secret weapon will surprise you

KC has had great success with pitchers coming back from major surgery, and it also has had stunningly good overall health — a big reason a small-market team has been able to thrive. Thank the trainers.

KC has had great success with pitchers coming back from major surgery, and it also has had stunningly good overall health — a big reason a small-market team has been able to thrive. Thank the trainers.

Chapman suspension hardly closes door on Yankees’ playoff chances

Losing their new closer for the first month or so won’t wreck the Yankees’ bullpen. In fact, it might help make the relief corps stronger overall.

Losing their new closer for the first month or so won’t wreck the Yankees’ bullpen. In fact, it might help make the relief corps stronger overall.