Dustin Pedroia's right forearm bruise was improved enough by Friday morning that the second baseman thinks he can start on Saturday afternoon.

The Red Sox made their latest batch of roster trims on Friday, and the most notable name on the list was righty Junichi Tazawa.

Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks was arrested early Friday morning on charges of DUI, property damage and a hit-and-run in Fort Myers, Fla., according to the Lee County Sherriff's report.

David Wright feels he still needs “a few more” complete days of workouts before appearing in games. Conceivably, he could enter the lineup early next week, if not sooner in a Minor League game. No matter the date, it is looking more and more certain that Wright will be ready for Opening Day.

With the demotion of infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Triple-A Rochester earlier this week, the Twins are short on players with experience at shortstop.

Jimmy Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Friday, so Chris Johnson will begin the season as the Astros' starting third baseman.

While the season itself will determine if Johan Santana's comeback bid from shoulder surgery is successful, his sense of humor and his confidence are completely intact. That's called a start.

Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today that Joe Torre has rejoined Major League Baseball as Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations.

Tigers right-hander Doug Fister left his start Friday against the Pirates in the fifth inning with what the team classified as right middle finger soreness. He's listed as day-to-day.

Either Miguel Cabrera is feeling good in his recuperation from his right eye injury, or he's getting bored out of his mind by inactivity.

Jim Leyland's return to the home of his first Spring Training as a manager set up the question over whether this could be his last spring in the big leagues. He isn't planning on it.

Ryan Dempster was named the Cubs' Opening Day starter on Friday, and he will face the Nationals on April 5 at Wrigley Field.

What the Angels have learned in a month with one of the greatest hitters who ever walked the planet, is that, in Torii Hunter's words, “Albert [Pujols is] just a plain dude.”

Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain underwent surgery Thursday night for an open dislocation in his right ankle, general manager Brian Cashman said Friday morning.

Nationals closer Drew Storen had an MRI on his right elbow recently and there wasn't any structural damage found. According to manager Davey Johnson, the MRI revealed a case of inflammation.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy hasn't played the past two games, as the team is opting to be cautious with some right shoulder soreness that Hardy gets every spring.

Domonic Brown, who had trouble getting on the field this month because of a sprained right thumb and a stiff neck, was optioned by the Phillies to Minor League camp Friday morning.