The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Chafin

Here are the top players, teams and decision-makers to keep an eye on as the clock ticks toward 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

DETROIT — The Tigers were dead in the water. No hits since the fifth inning.

Lynn downplayed his exchange with third-base coach Joe McEwing in the dugout.

MINNEAPOLIS — Harold Castro hit a pair of solo home runs Wednesday, the second a 423-foot blast into the upper tank in right-center field that tied the game at 2 in the top of the eighth inning.

DETROIT — Might as well start with the future Hall of Famer.

DETROIT — A couple of days ago, the Tigers had their roster just about set, except for maybe the last two spots in the bullpen.

Let’s take a look at the crucial query for each club in the Junior Circuit.

LAKELAND, Fla. — There's been this little dance going on the first few days of camp. Questions would be asked about potential free agent signings and the answers from manager AJ Hinch and general manager Al Avila would be either shadowy or some sarcastic form of, "You'll be the first…

MESA, Ariz. — Matt Chapman knew he was likely to be traded as part of the A's firesale in the weeks ahead of opening day. On Wednesday, he finally was.

North Siders likely will target veteran pitchers in free agency after the lockout to fill out their young bullpen.