Jose Reyes set the tempo early. Emilio Bonifacio provided some unexpected power, and Ricky Nolasco was on point. There were a lot of encouraging signs for the Marlins on Wednesday night in their second straight exhibition at Marlins Park.
Kipnis makes most of open mic day
Some players had fun with it. Others became uncharacteristically quiet. They could all at least agree that being mic'd up during Wednesday's 10-2 Cactus League win over the D-backs was a fun concept for the fans watching MLB Network.
All Audio telecast captures true sounds of game
There was plenty of interesting conversations to savor as MLB Network presented a groundbreaking All Audio telecast, complete with more than 60 open microphones placed on players, managers, coaches, umpires and spots around the field.
Darvish shows he's coolest man in the room
He carried himself like a veteran preparing for another meaningless opening spring game. Yu Darvish showed up to polish and fine-tune and to remember the bottom line wasn't all that important.
A's hopeful for resolution of territorial rights
Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff said on Wednesday that Commissioner Bud Selig had not yet decided to deny a move to San Jose for the team, despite a published report to the contrary.
Blanco eager to 'make it happen' with Giants
Gregor Blanco, who signed with the Giants in November after spending last season in the Nationals and Royals farm systems, is following a superb winter with a solid, albeit young, spring.
Mattingly comfortable with Harang's debut
Manager Don Mattingly dismissed a shaky first inning in starting pitcher Aaron Harang's Dodgers debut on Wednesday against the A's.
Lincecum, Giants unfazed by rocky outing
His pitching line Wednesday of seven hits, five runs, a walk and 46 pitches — all in just two innings — doesn't have Tim Lincecum too concerned.
Montero shows no ill effects in return from flu
After sitting out two days following a bout with the stomach flu, rookie catcher Jesus Montero returned to the lineup Wednesday and went 2-for-3 in the Mariners' 6-4 victory over the Angels.
Darvish causes stir with electric debut
Yu Darvish was electric in his Rangers debut, fanning three batters in two innings on Wednesday against the Padres.
Start to Moyer's comeback a success
Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer planned to take a brief moment to appreciate how far he came in the nearly 18 months that led to Wednesday afternoon, when he threw two scoreless innings against the Giants in his team's 8-6 loss at Scottsdale Stadium.
Dodgers counting on youth at the end of games
The Dodgers took the Spring Training wraps off the back end of their bullpen, as closer Javy Guerra, setup man Kenley Jansen and lefty Scott Elbert each threw a scoreless inning of relief against the A's on Wednesday.
Maintaining edge is next challenge for Weaver
Jered Weaver's challenge to maintain his elite level began Wednesday, when the Angels righty made his spring debut against the Mariners at Tempe Diablo Stadium and threw two scoreless innings.
Madson's name removed from injury report
Reds closer Ryan Madson, who has yet to pitch in a game because of right elbow irritation, has been playing catch for the past couple days.
Drabek 'pleased' with outing despite results
A pair of young Toronto right-handers were roughed up a little bit during the Blue Jays' 8-6 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.
After first start, Peavy has smile on his face
A strange feeling swept over Jake Peavy following his two innings of Cactus League work during Milwaukee's 10-6 victory over the White Sox at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday.
Fosse a big believer in Gio's abilities
According to Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez, former catcher Ray Fosse was the first person in Major League Baseball to tell him that he would be a great pitcher one day.