Brandon Belt launched a pair of two-run homers to lead the Giants past a Rockies split squad, 11-6, on Friday afternoon at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

After falling behind by six runs early in the game, the Royals plated seven in the third inning behind home runs from Eric Hosmer and Jeff Francoeur to take the lead in Friday’s 13-9 win over the Angels. James Shields gave up eight earned runs in five frames.

Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez underwent surgery as planned Friday and the club reiterated he will be out eight weeks.

Despite not having a team at the moment, Kyle Lohse is following a typical Spring Training routine with agent Scott Boras, who says his client is ready for the season, but just needs a team to sign him,

The Reds rallied late to sink the Dodgers, 6-5, on Friday afternoon. Jack Hannahan drove in two runs in the ninth to tie the game. Starter Mike Leake struggled, allowing four earned runs in five innings.

Carlos Villanueva doesn’t believe in fraternization and wanted to avoid seeing his former Brewers teammates until he took the mound on Friday. But Milwaukee’s Yovani Gallardo did a sneak attack.

A couple of days rest has Donovan Solano feeling much better. But to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong, the Marlins second baseman was scheduled to have an MRI exam on Friday to determine the severity of his back ailment.

Darin Ruf hit the winning home run Friday against the Braves, but the Phillies said that to stay in the Majors, Ruf will need more reps in the outfield.

Injured Padres right-hander Casey Kelly will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon James Andrews on April 1 and will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow the following day.

Outfielder Jackie Bradley’s chances of cracking Boston’s Opening Day roster could increase greatly if the team feels comfortable putting him in all three outfield spots.

A day after the Mets named Jon Niese their Opening Day starter, manager Terry Collins acknowledged that Johan Santana will not be ready to break camp with the team.

The circus came to Bonao, Dominican Republic, and set up beyond the outfield fence of a baseball field — but not far enough. That’s because an 11-year-old named Wilin Rosario was representing a team from his neighborhood in a city tournament.

A lot has been made this spring about the Astros’ improved power — they lead the Grapefruit League with 39 home runs — and improved rotation depth, but another area of strength has clearly emerged: catching.

Phil Hughes didn’t turn in the sharpest pitching line from his outing against the Pirates’ Class A West Virginia lineup, but the Yankees right-hander is just pleased to be back on the mound.

Derek Jeter laughed his way through a morning workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, testing the inflamed left ankle that has placed his Opening Day status in doubt. If the decision were left up to Jeter, he would be playing right now.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke said he felt fine after throwing an impressive bullpen session Friday and will likely pitch on Monday.

Carl Crawford will play his first game in the field for the Dodgers Saturday night, manager Don Mattingly said Friday.