Matt Harvey may not make the Major League team out of Spring Training, but he took the opportunity to impress his future Mets teammates anyway.

During this past offseason, Alex Rios went back to his successful past to help reclaim his offense for both the present and the future. Rios studied video of his swing and his approach from his successful 2006 and '07 seasons with the Blue Jays.

Bill Mazeroski's nickname during his playing days, in recognition of the way he turned double plays, was "No Hands." The Hall of Fame second baseman now tries to get Neil Walker, his successor — several generations removed — to put his hands to better use.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday that he likes what he's been seeing from his position players in their first two days of full workouts.

To be clear, Chone Figgins' at-bat Friday was just one at-bat in the Mariners' first intrasquad game, and the calendar hasn't even turned to March yet.

The fact that Ryan Braun will spend the first 50 games of the season in Milwaukee's lineup rather than serving a suspension will have a wide-ranging impact on the game, both on and off the field.

Prior to the first full-squad workout, the Red Sox always have a lengthy clubhouse meeting in which representative from ownership and the front office address the group, as well as the manager. This time around, David Ortiz added another element by making a speech.

After being forced into retirement because of a neurological condition, Padres infield prospect Drew Cumberland is making a comeback.

Pitchers who were schooled under former pitching coach Dave Duncan have noted early in Spring Training that the transition to working with Duncan's successor, Derek Lilliquist, has been nearly seamless. Lilliquist told pitchers early on that he would try to keep much the same and utilize the system that Duncan had implemented.

Red Sox owner John Henry said Saturday morning that he plans on apologizing to Carl Crawford for saying in a radio interview that he initially opposed the signing that brought the left fielder to Boston.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine announced to his team on Saturday that he will ban alcohol in the clubhouse this season.

The Orioles and Pirates joined Sarasota County and the Miracle League of Manasota in the dedication of the first Miracle League Field in the Sarasota-Bradenton area on Saturday afternoon.

Twins right-hander Joel Zumaya left his throwing session early on Saturday with discomfort in his inner right elbow.

A former Marlin, who helped the team win the 1997 World Series, stopped by camp on Saturday.

Manager Ron Washington is again talking about keeping Josh Hamilton in left field, meaning the Rangers must find somebody to play center. The main candidates are Craig Gentry, Julio Borbon and Leonys Martin.

Jim Thome continues to work himself into shape at first base. He will play a few Minor League games at the position this spring before seeing action for the Phillies in Grapefruit League games.

Giants president and COO Larry Baer affirmed Saturday that signing Matt Cain is a top priority. Cain said his agents are listening to any offers that they consider to be "fair value."