Two days after Kris Medlen confirmed that he is likely destined to undergo a second Tommy John surgery, Brandon Beachy indicated he is prepared to realize the same fate.

The Orioles optioned Dylan Bundy to Double-A Bowie on Friday, a move that will allow the right-hander to continue his rehab back from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow.

Due to the offseason construction to make Tropicana Field’s center-field area more fan friendly, a new batter’s eye has been installed. Several Rays players took time to go to Tropicana Field to check out the new hitting background on Friday.

Cole Hamels took part in a surprise FaceTime conversation with Sgt. Joey Andreacchio, a Phillies fan who recently returned to his home in Langhorne, Pa., after his latest tour in Afghanistan.

It comes as no surprise, but Ricky Nolasco will be the Opening Day starter for the Twins on March 31 against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.

The seemingly day-to-day saga for Jose Iglesias and his ailing shins took another turn Friday, when the Tigers shortstop saw a chiropractor to try out a device for pain management. Iglesias also could see another specialist to try to address the tibial stress reactions — similar to shin splints — that have sidelined him over the past two weeks.

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters’ right ankle isn’t coming along as quickly as the team had hoped and he won’t play in Saturday’s home game.

Cubs manager Rick Renteria named Jeff Samardzija as the Opening Day starter Friday. The right-hander will face Pittsburgh in the opener for the second consecutive year.

Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter has nothing but respect for Nationals right-hander Doug Fister. The two were teammates in Detroit last year and, according to Hunter, not only was Fister a workhorse on the mound, he was a great listener.

For the Twins’ player-development system, 2013 was a banner year. Byron Buxton rose to the status of baseball’s top prospect in his first full professional season, and several other players took steps forward as well.

Fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing, which means it is time for experienced veterans and novice newcomers to brush up on the draft-day basics. Here are the top tips for laying the foundation for a championship squad.

The Legend Series marks Major League Baseball’s first visit to Panama since 1947. The two games between the Yankees and Marlins games will honor the legacy of all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera.

Manny Mota has spent 46 years in Dodgers blue, but it was during his six seasons with the Pirates that he became close friends with Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente.

The Phillies said Thursday that Cole Hamels felt fine following a bullpen session Wednesday at Bright House Field. It was the first time he had thrown from a mound since March 1.

A couple of years ago, Jacob Turner was competing in Spring Training for the fifth-starter spot in Tigers camp. Also in the mix was left-hander Drew Smyly. It was like old times on Thursday afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium — except Turner was on the mound for the Marlins, opposing the Tigers’ Smyly.

The Nationals and Mets both got good performances from fifth-starter candidates in Thursday afternoon’s Grapefruit League contest at Space Coast Stadium, which New York won, 7-5.

It’s not just those newfound glasses — which Kevin Gausman jokingly refers to as his goggled alter ego — that has the Orioles’ No. 2 pitching prospect throwing well this spring. The 23-year-old, who has allowed two runs over seven Grapefruit League innings, has added weight, cleaned up his kick off the mound and is focused on making it a very tough decision for Baltimore this spring.