Manager Jim Tracy has no intention of outlining a starting rotation at this point, and hardly ever gets into specifics in terms of what he's looking for or is expecting from his players at this stage.

There are a number of Braves who wish Major League Baseball would have added an additional Wild Card team before the start of last season. But there are still some concerned about the potential setup as Major League Baseball attempts to add another playoff team this year.

After heating up after a slow start to his Major League career, Mike Moustakas is ready to be a the contributor the Royals have envisioned.

Teams are trying to figure out the best possible 25-man rosters to take with them to Opening Day, and on-field chemistry is a huge part of success over the course of a 162-game schedule. Clubs are hoping some of their experiments will turn out to resemble the mystical philosophies of alchemy that turned base metals into gold.

Many of the game's top players missed significant time in 2011, and after extensive rehabbing they are eager for a return to their previous levels of health and stardom.

There is news on the horizon in regards to injured center fielder Grady Sizemore. Indians managaer Manny Acta was unwilling to say whether the coming announcement was of the good or bad variety.

Chris Sale didn't pay much attention to the previously ongoing reports of Milwaukee's Ryan Braun testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, his successful appeal or the fact that confidential information went public. The pitcher has a unique view on the situation as a whole.

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are working toward a Thursday deadline to expand the playoffs by adding two additional Wild Card teams overall, creating a one-game first-round playoff in each league, beginning with the 2012 postseason.

After completing a four-week basic training program with the South Korean army, Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo is adamant that he has a clear mind heading into the coming season.

If Kyle Seager earns a roster spot with the Mariners this spring, it might have to be in a utility role, which is why he's worked at third, second and now even some first base in the opening weeks of camp.

The Giants have identified baserunning as an area that needs an upgrade this season as they try to inflate their National League-low 2011 run total of 570.

Brendan Ryan made his first appearance at shortstop this spring during Wednesday's fourth and final Mariners intrasquad game as he's returning slowly from a shoulder issue sustained at the end of last season.

The first pitch of the 2012 Cactus League schedule has yet to be thrown for the White Sox, let alone their first pitch of the regular season. But Robin Ventura's inaugural team has begun to take shape.

As it turns out, the sure way to get Ryan Raburn at his best is when he doesn't think it can get any worse.

The San Diego Padres may have never won a World Series, had a pitcher toss a no-hitter or had a position player hit for the cycle. But the one thing they've always done well is provide a stellar bullpen.

When doubters question Dee Gordon's slight frame, or worse — whether he's tough enough to take the pounding of the Major Leagues — Gordon knows what the doubters don't. “I've been fighting since the day I was born,” said the Dodgers' new shortstop and leadoff hitter.

Franklin Gutierrez has suffered a partial tear of the pectoral muscle in his right chest and will miss at least the next four weeks, the Mariners announced after the Gold Glove center fielder flew home to Seattle to meet with their team physician.