At a time when the words “medication” and “baseball” are almost always linked to bad news, Zack Greinke connected those dots on Friday to share good news.

After allowing some time for the aches and pains brought on by the wear and tear of a full season, Carlos Beltran said he resumed his normal offseason regimen on schedule and felt “great” Friday.

Jorge Soler reported to Cubs camp Friday and hit a home run in his first batting practice session. That’s not really news, but watching the 6-foot-4 Cuban outfielder swing is definitely an event.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman acknowledged that his surgically-repaired right shoulder is not 100 percent, but he expects to be ready by Opening Day.

Angel Pagan, the Giants’ center fielder and leadoff hitter, reported to camp Friday and vowed to maintain the determined approach that benefited San Francisco during its World Series-winning 2012 season.

Giancarlo Stanton addressed the media Friday for the first time since the organization was flipped on its head with major roster moves, emphasizing his commitment to pushing forward despite the ‘other nonsense.’

On the heels of a second report allegedly linking Ryan Braun to an anti-aging clinic under investigation by MLB, he made it clear he only wanted to talk baseball.

It was about 8:30 ET on Friday morning when 59 players joined the top three members of ownership, every key member of the front office and all other uniformed personnel in the annual meeting to open Spring Training.

Chase Utley said in a news conference on Friday afternoon that his knees feel so good that he plans to play in Grapefruit League games this month and be in the Phillies’ lineup on Opening Day.

Rangers outfielder David Murphy can be a free agent after this season, but he is hoping to head that off during Spring Training. The Rangers are planning to have conversations with his agent, Michael Moye, this spring about a multi-year contract extension beyond this season.

One day before the required first workout, Hanley Ramirez was at Camelback Ranch taking ground balls. At shortstop.

A slimmed down Matt Kemp noticed that people are questioning the Dodgers’ chemistry. For example, there was last week’s tweet from the Giants’ Brandon Belt that you can’t buy chemistry — an obvious reference to the Dodgers’ expensive roster makeover.

Melky Cabrera is officially done talking about the past and is choosing to focus only on the future. Cabrera is fresh off a 50-game suspension he received last year while still a member of the Giants’ organization. The suspension was imposed after he tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone midway through the season.

Felix Hernandez returned to Mariners camp Friday for the first time since signing his $175 million mega-deal two days earlier in Seattle and “The King” was once again the center of attention on a team that obviously treasures his leadership.

Although he hasn’t played a full season since 2009, Brian Roberts said Friday he plans on seeing a lot of Grapefruit League action this spring and is focused on being the club’s Opening Day second baseman.

Not even a Triple Crown, an MVP trophy and hero status in his native Venezuela can keep Miguel Cabrera from being big-timed. Even by a teammate.

After 10 seasons with the Twins, it’s hard for Justin Morneau to imagine himself in a different uniform.