Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar has a torn muscle in his right shoulder and will be out 10-12 weeks. Profar felt the shoulder during Saturday’s game against the Padres. The injury might have occurred trying to turn a double play in the sixth inning. He showed up on Sunday feeling sore, so the Rangers sent him for an MRI exam, and the results showed a tear in the teres major muscle.
Lincecum hit hard, then Giants roar back vs. Royals
In a manic reversal, the San Francisco Giants staged an eight-run rally in Sunday’s sixth inning to secure a 13-9 Cactus League decision over the Kansas City Royals.
Out call overturned on replay, Rangers get extra run
It was a good thing that Rangers manager Ron Washington opted to take advantage of replay on Sunday. The Rangers scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning against the Padres, though it was nearly three runs.
A’s tab Gray as Opening Day starter
Fresh off a superb outing against the Giants on Friday, Sonny Gray was named the A’s Opening Day starter on Sunday morning.
Gausman making strong impression on O’s
What’s next for Kevin Gausman? Could Sunday have been his last appearance with the Orioles before heading to Minor League camp? Gausman didn’t know anything about his next appearance, but one thing is for sure: He’s made a lasting impression on the O’s this spring.
Garza turns in six sharp innings, allowing one run
Matt Garza pitched six quality innings and the Brewers backed him with plenty of early offense, beating the Reds on Sunday.
Lake’s three homers lead way in Cubs’ win over A’s
Junior Lake and Luis Valbuena hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth and ninth innings, while Lake added a two-run blast in the seventh Sunday to power the Cubs to a 10-6 victory over the split-squad Athletics.
Machado won’t be ready for Opening Day
Orioles manager Buck Showalter did away with the deadline that had been on Manny Machado’s mind, saying Sunday that Baltimore’s All-Star third baseman will not be ready for Opening Day.
Hart sidelined with stiffness in right forearm
Mariners outfielder Corey Hart was held out of the lineup for a third straight day on Sunday, and manager Lloyd McClendon revealed the oft-injured Hart is dealing with stiffness in his right forearm.
Kelly tabbed as fifth starter for Cardinals
When spring performance did not produce an obvious choice in the two-pitcher battle for a rotation spot, the Cardinals turned to what they saw in 2013 in order to finalize their decision. That led the organization to name Joe Kelly its fifth starter and slide hard-throwing Carlos Martinez into the bullpen, where he will handle the eighth-inning setup duties, as he did during the postseason.
Turner impresses against former club
Jacob Turner, who has not been particularly impressive in Spring Training in recent years, strengthened his grip on a spot in the Marlins’ regular season starting rotation Sunday with his best performance yet this year.
Crane envisions big step up for Astros
Owner Jim Crane met with reporters for about 15 minutes in the press box at Roger Dean Stadium prior to the game between the Astros and Cardinals and spoke on a wide variety of topics, including the television deal with Comcast, Spring Training site relocation and expectations for 2014.
Moore avoids scare on comebacker to mouth
Rays left-hander Matt Moore left Sunday’s game against the Red Sox after being struck in the mouth by a comebacker off the bat of Xander Bogaerts. Moore received stitches for a laceration on his lip in the clubhouse and no concussion symptoms were detected.
Pineda could be a difference-maker for Yankees
Michael Pineda has had better days this spring. But if this is what he can do when he is not especially on, then you can see why he was an All-Star his rookie season with the Mariners and why he has been one of the best surprises in the Grapefruit League for the Yankees.
Chapman visits Reds’ clubhouse to discuss ordeal
Aroldis Chapman had the appearance of a boxer who just finished 12 rounds in the ring. In reality, the lefty was the victim of a line drive to the face vs. the Royals on Wednesday night, and underwent surgery the following day to repair fractures above the nose and left eye.
Puig deals with gaffes on bases, sore back
Yasiel Puig drove in three runs and probably ran out of two of them on Sunday in the Dodgers’ Opening Series finale against the D-backs at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Reyes out of lineup due to tight left hamstring
Shortstop Jose Reyes was held out of the Blue Jays’ lineup on Sunday afternoon as he remains day to day with a tight left hamstring.