After making his first start at first base on Wednesday night, Michael Cuddyer returned to what one would think would be the more familiar pasture of right field for a Friday night game against the Reds. But although it's easy to think of his first baseman's mitt as an emergency supply, it was about as well-worked in as his outfielder's glove.

Right-hander Joey Devine is calling it “typical inflammation” in his right biceps, leftover effects from his 2009 Tommy John surgery. But the reliever's latest setback could potentially keep him off the club's roster in Japan.

Brett Wallace entered Spring Training in better shape than ever before, losing 15 pounds and accomplishing his first goal for the upcoming year. Next on his to-do-list is to secure an infield spot with the Astros.

Third baseman Brent Morel was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Diamondbacks with a stiff back.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura is in no hurry to solidify his bullpen with more than two weeks left in Spring Training, preferring to take a wait-and-see approach.

Green has been one of the rarest colors in the Major League Baseball uniform spectrum over the game's history, clashing with the sport's playing surface and never catching on as a sartorial staple. On this day, however, green is all the rage.

Jason Donald and Jose Lopez are vying for a bench job on the Indians, and manager Manny Acta said on Friday that Donald is the front-runner.

Chris Perez pitched a bullpen session on Friday, his first since straining his side last month, and felt good. But he's unsure if he will get the proper work in time for Opening Day.

Midway through Spring Training, six Indians relievers, including Nick Hagadone, remain in contention for the two bullpen jobs that have been available since camp opened.

With Jason Isringhausen's 15 years of big league experience, the Angels are looking forward to the intangible qualities the 39-year-old reliever can bring to the club this season. But manager Mike Scioscia is most excited about the tangible qualities the veteran can still provide.

The Moose is on the loose again. Third baseman Mike Moustakas was shut down this week — missing two games after being drilled in the right knee by a pitch in Monday's game and a third game because of a stomach virus, which drained him physically.

A lesson learned for the Royals: Even in Spring Training games, never take anything for granted. The Dodgers' Dee Gordon was the teacher in Thursday's game at Glendale, when he swiped second base an instant after reaching first base on a walk.

Luis Mendoza took a strong step in his quest to secure a spot in the Royals' starting rotation with seven strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings on Friday.

Ace right-hander Felix Hernandez will likely make one more start before the Mariners depart for Japan. On Friday, the ace looked close to being ready for the regular season.

The Giants reassigned center fielder Gary Brown to Minor League camp, intent on getting more activity for one of their top prospects.

Buster Posey caught five innings in the Giants' 3-2 exhibition victory Friday over the Chicago Cubs. Next up: a three-day break from catching.

Cubs right-hander Matt Garza tuned up Friday with four innings against the Giants. He gave up two runs on three hits over four innings, a much improved outing from his previous two.