After about two months of negotiating a contract extension with right-hander Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals have reached an agreement that will keep Wainwright in St. Louis through 2018.
Hammel named Orioles’ Opening Day starter
Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel will make his first career Opening Day start, the club officially announced on Wednesday.
Kershaw won’t talk contract during season
Clayton Kershaw just shook his head no when asked if there was anything imminent in contract talks with the Dodgers. He wouldn’t even confirm rumors that talks are ongoing.
Jeter won’t see game action until next week
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will not play in another Minor League game until at least next week, according to general manager Brian Cashman.
Hughes will open Yanks’ season on disabled list
Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list so he can continue pitching in extended spring training games, according to manager Joe Girardi.
Kubel’s ankle fine in Minor League test
D-backs outfielder Jason Kubel played in a Minor League game Wednesday and pronounced his left ankle good to go.
Padres solidify four rotation spots
The Padres rotation will include Edinson Volquez, Clayton Richard, Eric Stults and Jason Marquis, but Bud Black has yet to name a fifth player, who will start April 6.
Ciuffo dazzles behind plate in NHSI opener
Nick Ciuffo drove in a big run in Lexington’s 4-0 win over Florida Christian in the opener on Wednesday and threw out a runner from behind the plate.
Gentry, Martin to share Rangers’ center-field duties
Leonys Martin and Craig Gentry will share center-field duties for the Rangers this season. Manager Ron Washington just hasn’t decided how they will share the position.
Sale, White Sox open vs. Shields, revamped Royals
While the defending American League champion Tigers may again be the consensus pick to win the AL Central, two of their biggest challengers will square off on Opening Day when Chris Sale and the White Sox host James Shields and the Royals at 3:10 p.m. CT on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field.
Papi takes BP, but still not running bases
The fact that David Ortiz hit on the field with the regulars during batting practice on Wednesday was a good sign that he is starting to feel better.
Projected Opening Day lineups for all 30 clubs
McCarver says 2013 will be his last season on FOX
The upcoming season will be the last for baseball analyst Tim McCarver, who announced on Wednesday he will step away from the FOX broadcasting booth following this season.
Decision on Rondon looming after rough outing
Manager Jim Leyland said the Tigers are still evaluating Bruce Rondon after the reliever struggled on Wednesday against the Phillies.
Romero’s time to alter mechanics came and went
The Blue Jays didn’t attempt to alter Ricky Romero’s mechanics on the mound until this spring, but in reality it’s an idea that had been floated around since last season.
Harper rests thumb, expects to return soon
Bryce Harper got the day off Wednesday to rest his sore left thumb, but he hopes to play in the Nationals’ exhibition game Friday in Washington, if not sooner.
MLB donates $10 million to Welcome Back Veterans
Amid a planned reduction of 34,000 U.S. military troops in Afghanistan by next February, Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced an expansion of its efforts to help returning American veterans and their families with a new $10 million donation to Welcome Back Veterans.