The Reds on Sunday traded third baseman Juan Francisco to the Braves for J.J. Hoover, a Minor League right-handed pitcher whom MLB.com rated as Atlanta's No. 13 prospect entering the season.
Marlins Park shines in first big league test run
If image is everything, Marlins Park presents a dramatic upgrade for the newly rebranded Miami Marlins.
Yankees impressed by Marlins' new ballpark
Alex Rodriguez remembers taking multiple buses as a child and trying to sneak into the Orange Bowl, where he'd watch Dan Marino's heroics for the Miami Dolphins. The building he walked into as an invited guest on Sunday, he said, is in “our hood.”
Pence key to helping Phils weather injury storm
One of the first things managers learn in Lineup Making 101 is that a team's best hitter goes in the third spot. So, since Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will start the season on the disabled list, Charlie Manuel won't have to think too long about that. He can just put Hunter Pence there and move on.
A-Rod, Girardi happy for Marlins, city of Miami
Miami native Alex Rodriguez and former Marlins manager Joe Girardi each have a unique perspective on what the Marlins' new ballpark means to the team and to Miami, and both are excited for what it means for the future of baseball in South Florida.
Berkman plays truck prank on Wainwright
Lance Berkman and several Cardinals teammates helped pull off a terrific April Fools' joke on Adam Wainwright during Sunday's game.
Kendrys' recovery nears long-sought end
On Sunday, Angels slugger Kendrys Morales finally said goodbye to Arizona — a state that witnessed his long, eventually successful return from a broken left ankle after last year's setback.
Mets in talks with Niese for long-term deal
The Mets are in serious talks to sign pitcher Jon Niese to a long-term extension, according to multiple sources, though no deal is imminent.
Drew to be officially placed on DL this week
As has been expected for some time, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson announced Sunday that injured shortstop Stephen Drew will be placed on the disabled list this week before the regular season begins on Friday.
Chipper to rejoin Braves on Tuesday
Chipper Jones, who is recovering from arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, will rejoin the Braves on Tuesday when they conclude their spring campaign with an exhibition game against their Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, Ga.
Jennings blasts three homers, including slam
Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings homered three times, including a grand slam, to help Tampa Bay cruise past Baltimore, 8-5, on Sunday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium.
Burroughs' journey back to Majors complete
It's been quite some time since Sean Burroughs last made an Opening Day roster.
Mets make the call: Santana to start opener
Johan Santana will take the ball on Opening Day for the Mets.
Triceps strain to keep Stauffer from first series
Pitcher Tim Stauffer, who was the Padres' Opening Day starter in 2011, will not pitch in the first series of the season against the Dodgers because of a strained right triceps.
Girardi: Down time should benefit Pineda
One day after it was confirmed that Michael Pineda will start the year on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, manager Joe Girardi said the Yankees will take the diagnosis as a positive.
Padres give Edinson green light for opener
On the heels of his strong spring showing, newcomer Edinson Volquez has been tabbed as the Padres' Opening Day starter on Thursday vs. the Dodgers.
After tough '11, Heyward goes back to basics
Jason Heyward's second season in the Major Leagues was a nightmare almost from start to finish. In Spring Training 2011, he suffered a shoulder injury that forced him onto the disabled list. Everything fell apart from there. When last season ended, Heyward took a deep breath and started over.