Jacobs inks deal with Seattle

MLB.com’s Greg Johns reported on Thursday that the Mariners have singed Mike Jacobs to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. Jacobs played in 13 games with Arizona last season, hitting .211 and driving in two runs. His best season came in 2008, when he hit 32 home runs for the Marlins.

Schierholtz a starter in 2013

Cubs GM Jed Hoyer told MLB.com’s Carrie Muskat that the team projects Nate Schierholtz to be a regular in right field for the Cubs in 2013. Schierholtz has never gotten more than 335 at-bats in his six-year career, something Hoyer says will change. “He’s certainly going to play a ton for us,” Hoyer told Muskat. ...

Ray Lewis reportedly set to join ESPN post-Ravens

Citing multiple sources, SI.com’s Richard Deitsch reports the soon-to-be-retired Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis is close to signing a multiyear contract with ESPN.

Andy Reid wants to reunite with Tom Heckert

If Andy Reid gets the Kansas City Chiefs job he’d like to bring in ex-Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported.

Berman contemplating 2013 return

FOXSports.com reports reports that free agent first baseman Lance Berkman has not decided whether or not he’ll return in 2013 but has discussed a possible return with multiple clubs. According to the report, Berkman has initiated talks with the Rangers. Berkman has told reporters in the past that he would be content serving as a ...

Proctor to sign with Giants

The Giants agreed to sign reliever Scott Proctor to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to TCPalm.com. Proctor pitched in Korea last season after spending 2011 with the Braves and Yankees.

NFL examining Sean Payton, Gregg Williams reinstatements

The NFL has begun internally discussing the reinstatements of Saints coach Sean Payton and former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports.

Chip Kelly to interview with Cleveland Browns

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports the Cleveland Browns plan to interview Kelly after the Fiesta Bowl on Friday or over the weekend, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.