Outfielder Jarrod Dyson is easing into Spring Training and taking special care with his right shoulder, which was injured in the Venezuelan Winter League. Kansas City Royals News
Milwaukee Brewers – Lineup options lead with Weeks, Hart
February 22, 2012 By
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke is already sketching out lineups, and they all have second baseman Rickie Weeks or right fielder Corey Hart in the leadoff hole. Milwaukee Brewers News
Colorado Rockies – Rox prospect suspended 50 games for PEDs
February 22, 2012 By
Rockies Minor Leaguer Joseph Torres, who has spent one season with the organization, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Colorado Rockies News
Philadelphia Phillies – Halladay armed, ready for another title shot
February 22, 2012 By
After his workout on Tuesday, Phillies ace Roy Halladay sat alone to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming season and his chase for a World Series championship. Philadelphia Phillies News
Pittsburgh Pirates – Overhauled training staff making presence felt
February 22, 2012 By
Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington and manager Clint Hurdle don't claim to have all the answers — or even part of the reason injuries took such a big bite out of the 2011 season. Nevertheless, the organization felt a change was needed and took little time to overhaul its training staff. Pittsburgh Pirates News
Baltimore Orioles – Britton pleased with latest throwing session
February 22, 2012 By
Orioles left-hander Zach Britton threw for the second consecutive day with no reported discomfort Tuesday, as the 24-year-old continues to make encouraging progress from left shoulder inflammation that has plagued him since August. Baltimore Orioles News
Los Angeles Angels – Report: Abreu would prefer to be traded
February 22, 2012 By
Bobby Abreu is apparently giving the Angels an ultimatum. The veteran slugger, now without a set role on the Angels with so many other candidates at designated hitter, told ESPNdeportes.com on Tuesday that if he isn't playing regularly, he prefers to be traded. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News
Cincinnati Reds – Baker has high hopes for Mesoraco
February 22, 2012 By
Reds manager Dusty Baker wasn't ready to declare rookie Devin Mesoraco his No. 1 catcher as of Tuesday morning. Cincinnati Reds News
San Diego Padres – Richard impresses in first bullpen session
February 22, 2012 By
Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley said that he was impressed with the bullpen session that left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard tossed Tuesday. Richard missed the second half of last season after having arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. San Diego Padres News
Chicago Cubs – Sveum in process of appraising 'pen options
February 22, 2012 By
In a perfect world, Cubs manager Dale Sveum said, he would have two left-handers in his bullpen, but he wouldn't consider either to be the prime setup man — that's Kerry Wood's job. Chicago Cubs News
St. Louis Cardinals – Minor hamstring tightness keeps Lynn off hill
February 22, 2012 By
Lance Lynn skipped his scheduled side session on Tuesday after alerting the Cardinals' medical staff of some minor tightness in his left hamstring. St. Louis Cardinals News
Texas Rangers – Moreland, Napoli take their cuts
February 22, 2012 By
Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland and catcher Mike Napoli took full batting practice on the back field off manager Ron Washington, and neither had any problems. Texas Rangers News
San Francisco Giants – Sandoval unconcerned with weight questions
February 22, 2012 By
Pablo Sandoval didn't mind talking about his weight. Revealing exactly what that figure is, however, must happen some other time. San Francisco Giants News
Boston Red Sox – Pitchers bunting could pay big dividends
February 22, 2012 By
As part of Tuesday's first official workout, one drill on the schedule was pitchers working on their bunting in the batting cage. Could that have been a misprint? Boston Red Sox News
Houston Astros – Expect bumps, bruises as PFPs commence
February 22, 2012 By
Pitcher Lucas Harrell was sporting a big bruise on his right forearm Tuesday, one day after he suffered the first injury of the spring when he took a ground ball off his arm during pitchers' fielding practice (PFPs). Houston Astros News
Seattle Mariners – Sherrill throws first bullpen session
February 22, 2012 By
Left-handed reliever George Sherrill tossed his first bullpen session on Tuesday, getting about five minutes of throwing in, after being held off the mound the first 10 days of Mariners camp. Seattle Mariners News
Los Angeles Dodgers – Kemp, Kershaw eye more success in 2012
February 22, 2012 By
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly opened Spring Training on Tuesday by naming Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw his Opening Day starter, while issuing a cautionary note about both Kershaw and MVP runner-up Matt Kemp. Los Angeles Dodgers News
New York Mets – Competition aplenty for spots on Mets roster
February 22, 2012 By
In his annual state of the team address on Tuesday, Mets manager Terry Collins confirmed several of the club's widely understood roster assumptions. New York Mets News
Cleveland Indians – Four vying for Tribe's fifth rotation spot
February 22, 2012 By
The field for the Indians' No. 5 rotation spot includes left-hander David Huff and right-handers Kevin Slowey, Jeanmar Gomez and Zach McAllister. All four enter camp with a chance to prove they deserve the job. Cleveland Indians News
Kansas City Royals – Spring Training officially under way for Royals
February 22, 2012 By
The first day of Spring Training — the 10th year for the Royals at the Surprise, Ariz., complex — unleashed the pitchers and catchers in warm afternoon temperatures and sunshine. Kansas City Royals News