Mike Napoli (groin) returned to the Rangers lineup on Friday, starting at designated hitter against the Dodgers.

The Yankees announced they have signed left-hander Andy Pettitte to a one-year Minor League contract, with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

While it's far too easy to feel overwhelmed by the lexicon of sabermetrics — xFIP, BABIP, SIERA, just to name a few — Angels first-year general manager Jerry Dipoto won't allow his head to be cluttered by statistical metrics that would make even Ptolemy blush.

If numbers are important in Spring Training games — and some of them can be — then Johan Santana's third start sent a mixed message.

Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez gave his performance against the Yankees on Friday afternoon mixed reviews.

Starling Marte is enjoying the commotion he is causing at camp with the Pirates. But he said that he is aware that the Majors are not ready for him, and that he will soon depart for the Minor League camp.

It could be another week, and maybe more, before Logan Morrison returns to the Marlins' lineup.

Credentials aside, Juan Pierre and Scott Podsednik are battling for one job — the backup outfielder's seat on the Phillies' bench.

Salvador Perez's absence will be lengthy — 12 to 14 weeks, according to an estimate made by doctors after the catcher's knee surgery on Friday in Los Angeles.

The Braves have arguably one of the deepest pools of pitching talent in the big leagues, and health concerns could put that depth to the test.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday he expects Ryan Howard to continue to wear a protective walking boot on his left leg “for another week.”

Domonic Brown, who missed Thursday's game because of a stiff neck, was scratched again on Friday and replaced in left field by Luis Montanez. It is Brown's second setback because of injury this spring.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will be out “probably a couple weeks minimum” due to a strained left hamstring he suffered on Thursday after falling down while running to cover first base.

Left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who had been competing for a spot in the Phillies' bullpen, was released by the club on Friday morning.

Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun is off to an unusually quiet start to Spring Training, and his manager cannot help but note the connection to Braun's tumultuous offseason.

Over a decade has passed, but Octavio Dotel has not forgotten where his big league career began.

For the first time this spring, manager Mike Matheny could write out his lineup on Friday without having to weigh aches, illness and injuries. And with limitless options, Matheny crafted a lineup that could end up looking quite similar to the one the Cardinals employ on Opening Day.