Josh Hamilton, who strained his left calf during a baserunning drill on Tuesday afternoon, will be out of action for a minimum of two weeks, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said.

MLB.TV is back. The Internet’s longest-running and No. 1 sports streaming product has returned for a 12th season. Signups are underway for the MLB.TV Premium and MLB.TV packages. More than 200 Spring Training exhibitions will be streamed live as part of the subscription, with no blackouts.

Mets starter Jon Niese flew back to New York on Wednesday for an MRI on his left shoulder, which he described as “dead” to manager Terry Collins.

Twins top prospect Byron Buxton, who is in big league camp for the first time this Spring Training, took time to have a conversation with MLB.com about this spring and his future with the organization.

Angels starter C.J. Wilson was struck in the left side of his head by a comebacker while throwing live batting practice Tuesday. He left under his own power and was taken for precautionary testing.

Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith is heading out on the campaign trail for the next 30 days. His platform? To turn Major League Baseball’s Opening Day into a national holiday.

Royals left-hander John Lamb is getting good at forgetting the past. He prefers to look ahead because sometimes he doesn’t like what he sees in his rearview mirror.

Dan Vogelbach reported to the Cubs’ Minor League mini-camp this week 30 pounds lighter than one year ago, and ready for a successful sequel to last year when he was part of Class A Daytona’s run which ended with the Florida State League championship.

Roughly 48 hours from playing in his first organized baseball game since Sept. 22, 2011, this is what Grady Sizemore had to say about his progress this spring. “Definitely better than expected,” Sizemore said.

In his second Major League Spring Training, one in which he hopes to solidify himself as a full-time center fielder for the Red Sox, Jackie Bradley Jr. has outlined some clear goals for himself.

Reds manager Bryan Price isn’t ready to name an Opening Day starter, nor assemble a rotation, just yet. Too much can change between now and March 31, when the club hosts the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.

Padres third baseman Chase Headley’s MRI on his strained right calf on Monday confirmed the original diagnosis. San Diego manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Headley has a Grade 1 strain of the gastrocnemius muscle, which is one of three muscles in the calf.

New Cubs radio analyst Ron Coomer has nothing but respect for Ron Santo, who was doing the Cubs broadcasts when Coomer played for the Cubs in 2001.

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that catcher Javy Lopez, shortstop Rabbit Maranville and former head athletic trainer Dave Pursley will join the Braves Hall of Fame. The trio will be inducted May 23 during a ceremony at Turner Field.

Yu Darvish, leading an international cast of teammates, was told by manager Ron Washington that he will be the Rangers’ Opening Day starter on March 31 against the Phillies.

Michael Hill brings a wealth of experience and plenty of smarts to his new position as president of baseball operations of the Miami Marlins, and he expressed optimism about returning the team to contention.

The Rockies announced on Tuesday that right-hander Jhoulys Chacin has been shut down for at least a week with right shoulder inflammation.