ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jovan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates argued the first salary arbitration case of the year. A right-hander who turns 27 on March 2, Oviedo asked for a raise from $765,000 to $1.15 million while the Pirates argued for $850,000.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says the team is focused on improving its bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason.

Mariah Elohim is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Pitcher Johan Oviedo and Pittsburgh Pirates go to first salary arbitration hearing of the year Jorge Mateo and Orioles agree to $3.55 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration LAST 10 ...