It might seem tough to compete for a rotation spot that might not be there, but that's precisely the challenge facing Twins right-handed pitching prospect Liam Hendriks this spring.

Jose Iglesias, who batted second for the Red Sox in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates, remains very much in the hunt in the team's shortstop competition.

Anthony Bass hasn't even secured a spot on the Opening Day roster yet, but there are indications he could be following the successful path taken last season by Cory Luebke: make the team as a reliever before sliding into the rotation.

A.J. Burnett's accelerating recovery from a facial fracture hit a different gear on Wednesday, when the right-hander made 52 pitches in his third comeback bullpen session, and afterwards, he declared it's almost “time to go.”

Paul Konerko is close to setting a few White Sox franchise marks, but the team captain refuses to focus in on his gaudy statistics. The veteran first baseman is intent on approaching the game in the same manner each and every day.

Rangers pitcher Neftali Feliz reported some improvement in his right shoulder on Wednesday, but the club doesn't know yet if he'll make his next start.

Every baseball season creates a different set of circumstances and so it is this year for the Giants and veteran left-hander Barry Zito.

On the same day the Cardinals ruled out having Chris Carpenter available on Opening Day, the club chose not to do the same when discussing the status of outfielder Allen Craig.

With Chris Carpenter sidelined indefinitely, the Cardinals have tapped Kyle Lohse as their new Opening Day starter against the Marlins in Miami on April 4.

There are 14 games to go in Spring Training, and it's crunch time for the Cubs as there are still issues to be resolved.

D-backs left fielder Jason Kubel was pulled from the lineup before Wednesday afternoon's game against the Brewers with soreness in his right quadriceps muscle.

Red Sox Opening Day starter Jon Lester went three innings, giving up eight hits and four runs while walking two and striking out one in the Red Sox's 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Shaun Marcum was encouraged by a two-inning start in Minor League camp on Wednesday, and the right-hander declared he'd be ready to begin the season in Milwaukee's starting rotation.

A day after facing hitters in batting practice, Ryan Vogelsong felt good about his outing and looked forward to his Cactus League debut this weekend as he works to make the Opening Day roster as a member of the Giants' rotation.

Felix Hernandez, Jason Vargas, Hector Noesi, Blake Beavan and Kevin Millwood will begin the season in the Mariners' starting rotation, with newcomer Hisashi Iwakuma pitching out of the bullpen.

It's not often a player gets a chance to play for his hometown team, and Mike Baxter, who grew up within five miles of Shea, is trying to make the most of his opportunity this spring with the Mets.

Bob Uecker, star of television and film and all-around funnyman, will be immortalized in bronze on Aug. 31 at Miller Park.