Catcher Mike Napoli counted seven. That is how many different pitches Yu Darvish threw during his third live batting practice session on Wednesday. Texas Rangers News
Arizona Diamondbacks – Breslow feeling good, opposes hitters
February 29, 2012 By
Left-hander Craig Breslow faced hitters for the first time Wednesday and pronounced his right calf healthy. Arizona Diamondbacks News
Washington Nationals – No more tweeting for Nationals' Harper
February 29, 2012 By
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper decided to delete his Twitter account, @BHarp3407, recently. It comes a week after the Nationals had a team meeting about social media. Washington Nationals News
Baltimore Orioles – Teammates impressed with Bundy's repertoire
February 29, 2012 By
Several minutes before top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy was set to throw his first batting practice, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis crouched down with his bat and gestured to the 19-year-old Bundy. Baltimore Orioles News
Cincinnati Reds – Bray's sore groin not considered serious
February 29, 2012 By
Reds left-handed reliever Bill Bray was restricted from workouts the past couple of days because of a sore left groin muscle. Cincinnati Reds News
Los Angeles Dodgers – Doubters can't slow down confident Gordon
February 29, 2012 By
When doubters question Dee Gordon's slight frame, or worse — whether he's tough enough to take the pounding of the Major Leagues — Gordon knows what the doubters don't. "I've been fighting since the day I was born," said the Dodgers' new shortstop and leadoff hitter. Los Angeles Dodgers News
San Diego Padres – Street joins tradition of greatness in Padres 'pen
February 29, 2012 By
The San Diego Padres may have never won a World Series, had a pitcher toss a no-hitter or had a position player hit for the cycle. But the one thing they've always done well is provide a stellar bullpen. San Diego Padres News
Chicago Cubs – Competitive Garza animated on and off mound
February 29, 2012 By
You've seen Matt Garza on the top step of the dugout, cheering, clapping and extolling the Cubs on days he's not pitching. All the gyrations and animation don't go unnoticed by his teammates. Chicago Cubs News
St. Louis Cardinals – Healthy Komatsu aiming to stick with Cards
February 29, 2012 By
Shortly after alleviating the foot injury by staying off it and wearing a protective boot for one month, outfielder Erik Komatsu found himself selected by the Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft. St. Louis Cardinals News
Kansas City Royals – Royals set for seven Cactus League TV dates
February 29, 2012 By
Seven of the Royals' 32 Cactus League games will get television exposure, either live or on tape delay. Kansas City Royals News
Tampa Bay Rays – The Wall: Vintage car repair at Rays camp?
February 29, 2012 By
The Wall: Vintage car repair at Rays camp? Tampa Bay Rays News
Colorado Rockies – Fowler displaying 'strong' spring presence
February 29, 2012 By
Ask around, and keep a close eye on Fowler, and you'll hear players and Rockies staff buzzing about it at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick: There's a new Dexter Fowler in town. Colorado Rockies News
San Francisco Giants – F. Sanchez back in action, eager to play
February 29, 2012 By
The back spasms that forced Freddy Sanchez to skip baseball-related activities briefly didn't deter the Giants second baseman from his goal of starting the April 6 regular-season opener at Arizona. Sanchez resumed working out Wednesday, performing baserunning exercises, fielding ground balls and throwing to first base. San Francisco Giants News
Boston Red Sox – Valentine admits he was wrong on Jeter's flip
February 29, 2012 By
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine stands corrected on Derek Jeter's flip play from the 2001 American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics. After conferring with Gary Tuck, his catching instructor who used to work with the Yankees, Valentine retracted his assertion that Jeter and the Yankees couldn't have practiced such a play. Boston Red [...]
Philadelphia Phillies – Manuel against adding extra playoff spot
February 29, 2012 By
Major League Baseball is expected to announce an additional playoff team in each league Thursday. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel isn't a fan of the idea. Philadelphia Phillies News
Pittsburgh Pirates – Who's on first? Jones, McGehee unlikely duo
February 29, 2012 By
In the National League of recent years, the glamor position has been first base. Five of the last seven Most Valuable Players in the league played that position. The Pirates believe in the power of two. Clint Hurdle is placing the key position in the hands of two migrants from other parts of the field. [...]
Seattle Mariners – Figgins showing he's the man for leadoff spot
February 29, 2012 By
Chone Figgins went 2-for-3 with a bunt single and a sharp base hit during the Mariners' third intrasquad game of the spring on Tuesday, showing again exactly what manager Eric Wedge is looking for from the leadoff position. Seattle Mariners News
Detroit Tigers – Thomas fighting his way back with Tigers
February 29, 2012 By
Clete Thomas can't point to a specific play, or a specific day, when he turned the corner on his knee injury. He's not completely sure it was a physical turning point anyway. All he knows is that, at some point, he felt like his old self again when he took the field and stepped to [...]
Los Angeles Angels – Trumbo cleared to return to field
February 29, 2012 By
Trumbo cleared to return to field Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News
New York Yankees – Romine dealing with back inflammation
February 29, 2012 By
Catcher Austin Romine has suffered a "little bit of a setback" due to back inflammation, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday. New York Yankees News