Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was back in the starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark in the last Spring Training game for both teams.
Mariners set club spring record with 58 homers
With home runs by Kendrys Morales and Justin Smoak in Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Rockies in Salt Lake City, the Mariners finished their spring with a club record 58 homers. They hit at least one long ball in 32 of their 33 games and led all Major League clubs this spring.
Corbin wins No. 5 rotation spot, Marte makes roster
Patrick Corbin outdueled Tyler Skaggs and Randall Delgado for the final spot in the rotation, and outfielder Alfredo Marte claimed the final position player slot on the roster.
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Yankees victorious in return to West Point
The popular phrase, “Go Army. Beat Navy,” is all over the campus at West Point, and Yankees manager Joe Girardi cannily tried to find a way that it might benefit his team. Army is so fixated on Navy, quipped Girardi, that the Yankees might just get their own free pass on Saturday.
Brewers officially set roster for Opening Day
Outfielder Khris Davis and right-hander Alfredo Figaro made the final cut when the Brewers set their Opening Day roster on Saturday.
Barney out Opening Day with deep knee cut
Second baseman Darwin Barney suffered a deep cut on his left knee in Saturday’s game against the Astros and will miss Opening Day Monday at Pittsburgh and could be facing a stint on the disabled list.
White placed on 60-day DL with elbow sprain
Right-hander Alex White was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Saturday after suffering a sprained right elbow in Friday’s game.
Ortiz, Drew move closer to joining active roster
Because of shortstop Stephen Drew’s concussion and David Ortiz’s heel problems, the Red Sox weren’t able to field their full lineup once all spring. So, as the Grapefruit League season ended with a 4-2 win over the Twins on Saturday at JetBlue Park, new manager John Farrell conceded he still isn’t sure exactly what he’s got.
Teixeira healing nicely, to visit doc Monday
It won’t be long now. Mark Teixeira took a trip with the Yankees for an exhibition game against Army on Saturday, and he said that his injured right wrist is healing according to plan. Teixeira, nursing a partially torn tendon sheath, said he’ll see a doctor again on Monday.
Johan to have season-ending shoulder surgery Tuesday
Johan Santana will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Tuesday, the Mets announced after their final Grapefruit League game of the season against the Orioles on Saturday. Santana has a re-tear of the anterior capsule in his left shoulder, and it will be his second such surgery in 2 1/2 years.
Wright not feeling added pressure as captain
The newly appointed captain of the Mets (the fourth in team history), David Wright’s spring has been interesting and all eyes are certainly on him, but he’s not feeling any pressure as the regular season approaches.
Elbow ‘OK,’ Sandoval remains on active roster
The 25-man Opening Day roster that the Giants finalized Saturday included Pablo Sandoval, demonstrating their belief that the third baseman’s right elbow had improved enough to allow him to play.
A’s put Nakajima on DL to finalize roster
Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima will start the season on the disabled list as the Oakland Athletics announced their final moves of the spring following Saturday’s 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants.
NHSI showcases some of 2013’s top Draft talent
The second annual National High School Invitational is now in the books, with Mater Dei High School from Southern California winning for the second consecutive year. And once again, scouts flocked to USA Baseball’s National Training Complex to see some of the best high school talent in one place for a four-day period.
Yankees relish touring Army campus
The Yankees are usually content to play the gracious host, but Saturday gave America’s most successful pro sports franchise a chance to be the wide-eyed tourist.
Army cadets’ code impresses Yankees
On this day, the highlight was the same for everyone. The Yankees made the most of their trip to the United States Military Academy on Saturday, and they said in the hours before their game against Army that the best part was their personal interaction with the cadets.