Baseball

Yesterday it was a Lamborghini, the day before that it was a Polaris Slingshot. 

Even out of context, the numbers were fine. Matt Harvey finished 2015 with the sixth-lowest ERA in the National League (2.71), with a strikeout an inning. He had 10 starts where he didn't allow an earned run, and three others where he allowed only one.

Did the Baltimore Orioles improve, for the moment, by adding outfielder Dexter Fowler and right-hander Yovani Gallardo?

Yes.

Did they improve enough to become a legitimate contender and to justify the draft picks they surrendered?

Not necessarily.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips will return for an 11th season with the team despite the fact he was almost traded twice this offseason.

In a league where overpaying for talented players is commonplace, the Chicago White Sox broke that trend when they acquired All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier from the Cincinnati Reds back on Dec. 16.

Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels has filed a lawsuit against Cornucopia Events after he and his wife were unable to get into the 2015 Victoria's Secret fashion show.   

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — Sunshine and grapefruit…

The San Francisco Giants spent $220 million on Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto this winter. And they have Madison Bumgarner, tree-chopping stud and postseason demigod.

Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera dealt with nagging injuries and went to the disabled list for the first time in his career last season, but he believes he's healthy and will be ready to roll in 2016.

The Chicago Cubs signed Dexter Fowler to a one-year, $9.5 million deal before the 2015 season to add some veteran experience to a team dominated by youngsters.