You can find out a lot about a player on Twitter. Cubs pitcher Paul Maholm recently tweeted that his first bullpen session went well and he was looking forward to facing hitters soon. That was followed by a tweet announcing he was in an OxyHealth chamber "making sure to take care of the body."

Chone Figgins has always seen himself as a leadoff-type hitter. And for good reason. In Anaheim, he was the pesky little gnat that got on base, got in the heads of opposing pitchers, and helped set the table for five Angels playoff teams between 2004-09.

As important as Prince Fielder's addition could be, it's difficult to see the Tigers winning a World Series without another dominant season from Justin Verlander.

If the Mets are to exceed the modest expectations for their season, they will need so much to go their way and so much more, as in a surprise or two.

Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum was scratched from his scheduled bullpen throwing stint Tuesday morning with a stiff back.

The Rangers have had trade discussions with other teams about Koji Uehara, but a deal does not appear likely. GM Jon Daniels said he doesn't have any trades in the works as Texas gets ready for Spring Training.

In greeting a handful of media members on Tuesday, A's general manager Billy Beane took several questions about his decision to sign Manny Ramirez. More than half, it seemed, could be broken down to two words: Why Manny?

Rockies Minor Leaguer Joseph Torres, who has spent one season with the organization, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday.

Nationals pitchers and catchers worked out for the first time on Tuesday and, by all accounts, it was everything manager Davey Johnson was looking for.

Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training on Tuesday for the Dodgers, led by defending Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. Manager Don Mattingly has already declared that one of his recurring themes throughout this spring will be to keep his club focused on baseball while the rest of the world is preoccupied with the franchise's bankruptcy auction.

Spring Training always features high-end vehicles owned by players, coaches and front-office personnel, but Derek Holland's dune buggy stood out in the Rangers' parking lot at Surprise Stadium on Tuesday.

Having gained the label during his playing days with the Braves, Javy Lopez understands why Brian McCann does not appreciate being referred to as an "offensive catcher."

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday the team has seen Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler work out on a number of occasions and is prepared to try to sign him if he's declared a free agent.

C.J. Wilson tends to be very, well, busy. He has many interests outside of baseball. So Spring Training — even when it coincides with a new organization, on a previous division rival and with the weight of a big contract — is usually the one time things settle down for the 31-year-old left-hander.

Now in his third Spring Training for the Reds, the novelty about Cuban export Aroldis Chapman has worn off quite a bit.

The Indians expect Derek Lowe to rebound in a big way by getting the veteran right-hander back to relying on his best pitch and by fixing some identified mechanical flaws.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Ichiro Suzuki will bat third this season, with Chone Figgins and Dustin Ackley the likely Nos. 1 and 2 hitters, respectively, in Seattle's lineup.