Mark Teixeira continues to say that he is not exactly sure when he will return to the Yankees’ lineup. The team has estimated Teixeira will need eight to 10 weeks to recover from the injury, which he suffered on March 3. But Teixeira now acknowledges that he might need to miss the entire month of May.

For the first time all spring, the Mets are considering the realistic possibility that second baseman Daniel Murphy will not be ready for Opening Day.

Melky Mesa smoked a grand slam and Kevin Youkilis added three RBIs on Sunday as the Yankees downed the Pirates, 11-9, in Grapefruit League play.

Melky Mesa smoked a grand slam and Kevin Youkilis added three RBIs on Sunday as the Yankees downed the Pirates, 11-9, in Grapefruit League play.

Jon Lester, the leader of the Red Sox staff and the expected Opening Day starter, threw six perfect innings Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park in a 5-1 win over the Rays.

Jon Lester, the leader of the Red Sox staff and the expected Opening Day starter, threw six perfect innings Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park in a 5-1 win over the Rays.

Left-hander Brandon Sisk, acquired as a throw-in from the Royals in exchange for Ervin Santana and most of his salary, is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery within the next couple of weeks.

Left-hander Brandon Sisk, acquired as a throw-in from the Royals in exchange for Ervin Santana and most of his salary, is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery within the next couple of weeks.

By Sunday afternoon, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty had heard all about pitcher Aroldis Chapman’s public wishes to remain as the team’s closer. Jocketty did not want to discuss the issue in depth. It’s not a lock that Chapman will get what he wants, however.

By Sunday afternoon, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty had heard all about pitcher Aroldis Chapman’s public wishes to remain as the team’s closer. Jocketty did not want to discuss the issue in depth. It’s not a lock that Chapman will get what he wants, however.

Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo was out of the lineup Sunday, one day after he had to be scratched with back spasms.

Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo was out of the lineup Sunday, one day after he had to be scratched with back spasms.

Chris Sale told reporters Sunday that his “knees are shaking now just thinking about” starting for the White Sox on Opening Day vs. the Royals on April 1.

Chris Sale told reporters Sunday that his “knees are shaking now just thinking about” starting for the White Sox on Opening Day vs. the Royals on April 1.

There’s a dichotomy inherent in Team USA’s experience in the World Baseball Classic that both Jonathan Lucroy and Ryan Braun pointed out as they returned to Brewers camp Sunday following elimination Friday from the second round of the tournament.

There’s a dichotomy inherent in Team USA’s experience in the World Baseball Classic that both Jonathan Lucroy and Ryan Braun pointed out as they returned to Brewers camp Sunday following elimination Friday from the second round of the tournament.

There is no question that Rays closer Fernando Rodney has been one of the top performers in this year’s World Baseball Classic. The right-hander has saved five of the Dominican Republic’s six wins in the tournament, allowing just one hit and no runs over 5 1/3 innings of work. But can it be too much of a good thing?