Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke left Thursday’s exhibition game with a mild right calf strain while facing the second batter of his first Cactus League start.

For the first time since MLB.TV debuted in 2002, its subscribers will have access to live stream every game of the World Series through the No.1 1 streaming sports service, available via the MLB.com At Bat app and more than 400 connected devices.

It had been nearly 900 days since Grady Sizemore had played in any kind of baseball game, which made Thursday’s exhibition game against Northeastern University “exciting” for the veteran outfielder on the comeback trail.

The Mets’ intrasquad game Thursday lacked familiar names, but top prospect Noah Syndergaard shined with five strikeouts over two scoreless innings in relief.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is coming to Rangers camp but is not going to play in a Cactus League game.

Kris Bryant’s whirlwind first season as a professional baseball player included playing in the Arizona Fall League, and the Cubs prospect says the experience was something he’ll never forget.

Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” will be the keynote speaker at the Beacon Awards Luncheon, where Dr. Maya Angelou, Berry Gordy and Jim Brown will be honored, as part of the series of events for the 2014 Civil Rights Game, co-hosted by the Houston Astros.

Going from humble origins in Cuba to having the world at his feet as a Dodgers rookie star, Yasiel Puig has been living life to the max. Hopefully he’ll be able to slow things down a bit in his second year.

Don’t expect the Braves to forget what works. Their roster isn’t markedly changed since winning the NL East last year, and neither is their talent level. The Braves led the Majors in team ERA in 2013 at 3.18. That’s a good place to start.

Today, we’re reminded that the 2014 season starts here and doesn’t end anytime soon. Day 2 of Spring Training games is upon us, and along with another full slate of Cactus and Grapefruit League action, there are storylines all over the American and National Leagues that demand attention.

The Rangers will add a player with championship pedigree to their Spring Training roster Monday as Super Bowl-champion quarterback Russell Wilson is scheduled to join the club in Surprise, Ariz.

Major League Baseball called upon its long history as a social institution to speak its mind on the controversial Arizona Senate Bill 1062. The bill was vetoed by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer late Wednesday afternoon.

General manager Brian Sabean and Giants ownership must make a decision this year concerning Pablo Sandoval that will have a long-term impact on the franchise.

Never one to walk away from a challenge, Marlins president David Samson embraced and enjoyed the opportunity to fulfill a dream of competing on the hit reality TV show, “Survivor.” But his quest to be the lone survivor turned out being a quick one.

The Rockies possess many bullpen options, and manager Walt Weiss is looking for versatility and stability in his relief corps.

A longtime member of the rival Cardinals, Skip Schumaker said the transition to the Cincinnati clubhouse has been easy. The Reds are glad to have him, adding an experienced, do-it-all utility player to their bench.

Somewhere in his long search for spiritual guidance, Evan Gattis found the happiness he needed to return to a baseball world that not so long ago had fueled the depression he had felt dating back to his childhood.