Monday marked the beginning of Ichiro Suzuki’s first Spring Training with any team other than the Mariners, but he said it hasn’t been a particularly difficult adjustment for him.

Perhaps the magnitude of returning to the Red Sox didn’t fully dawn on Pedro Martinez until Monday, when he put Boston’s uniform pants back on for the first time since his victory in Game 3 of the 2004 World Series.

New Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton explained on Monday his previous statements regarding Dallas as a baseball town.

It is tougher to get into Clint Hurdle’s doghouse than into Augusta National Golf Club. He is what they call a players’ manager, and a very patient one, at that. But last season, Jose Tabata managed to try that patience, and found himself in that doghouse, as well as in Indianapolis.

The Cubs dealt popular speedster Tony Campana to the Diamondbacks for a pair of 17-year-old Venezuelan right-handed pitchers: Erick Leal and Jesus Castillo.

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of a strained lat suffered Sunday during his first session of live batting practice.

Right-hander Rich Harden, who is coming back from shoulder surgery, took two days off to recover after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. He is scheduled to throw again on Tuesday. Harden, who had the operation last January, didn’t suffer any setbacks but is just taking it slow, according to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.

It’s the old KISS theory with a slight twist. Instead of Keep It Simple Stupid, it’s Keep It Simple Slugger for Eric Hosmer.

Taijuan Walker wanted to do something different this offseason. Not with his workout routine. Not with his pitching motion. Just with his hair.

After succeeding as a utility player in 2012, the Reds’ newly annointed regular third baseman is ready to settle into his role.

The first injury of camp struck on Monday, when the Mets shut second baseman Daniel Murphy down indefinitely with a strained right intercostal muscle.

Right-hander Dan Haren rediscovered his mechanics during an up-and-down 2012 campaign and the Nationals brought in the 32-year-old to pick up where he left off on the mound.

After a career year, the question is now whether or not Josh Willingham can repeat last season’s success.

The last time Derek Jeter was spraying batting practice liners around a field, it was before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, a contest that the Yankees shortstop would not be able to leave under his own power.

The Dominican Republic’s chances in the World Baseball Classic will lean heavily on Robinson Cano’s potent bat, and the Yankees second baseman said he can’t wait to play in the tournament.

Third baseman Manny Machado and pitcher Zach Braddock did not work out with the Orioles on Monday, as the pair had to undergo additional procedures as part of their physicals. The club said it was minor and both are expected back Tuesday.

Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada threw 20 pitches off of a half-mound Monday morning at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex, as the lefty continues to progress from Tommy John surgery last May.