Tommy Hanson was treated for a potential concussion after being involved in a one-car accident while traveling to the Braves' Spring Training complex early Monday morning.

A.J. Burnett looked the part at introductory media session with the Pirates on Monday, and the right-hander expressed that he's ready to "get the joy back in the game."

The Yankees continue to be interested in adding a left-handed hitting option for their designated hitter role, with Raul Ibanez appearing to be their most promising free-agent alternative.

When the Rangers rolled into Spring Training a year ago, Nolan Ryan looked long and hard for a World Series hangover. Instead, he found exactly the opposite. He's hoping for the same resolve this season.

Something extremely important — his identity as the catcher, cleanup man and quiet leader of a World Series champion — was taken from Buster Posey in a heartbeat last May.

After 11 years of watching the quiet presence of Ichiro Suzuki on the Mariners, it was natural to expect new Seattle shortstop Munenori Kawasaki might have a similar personality.

Pressure tested, Philly approved. Not much will rattle new Reds closer Ryan Madson when he emerges from the bullpen in the ninth inning.

They're sighing with relief in New York, and probably not real sure what to make of things in Pittsburgh. But however it may appear, the Pirates got better when they acquired A.J. Burnett.

The Yankees and Pirates have crossed the finish line on a deal that completes right-hander A.J. Burnett's turbulent three-year stay in New York.

Mike Cameron, a three-time Gold Glove Award winner and one of just 15 players to hit four homers in a big league game, announced his retirement Sunday after 17 seasons.

Don't bother asking Carlos Marmol about last season. It's over. "It's gone," the Cubs closer said Sunday. "It's a new year. I want to have a better year than last year. All the negative stuff is gone. I went through a lot."

Barry Zito's quest for improvement has prompted him to tweak his pitching delivery once more.

Tim Lincecum maintained a simple approach while testing his valuable right arm during Sunday's initial workout for Giants pitchers and catchers.

It's very early, but Royals manager Ned Yost did some musing about the top of his lineup on Sunday, confirming that second baseman Johnny Giavotella is his first choice to bat in the second slot.

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond decided to change his uniform number from 6 to 20 because he wanted to honor Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and football great Barry Sanders.

Though it will be downplayed in comparison to other competitions brewing in camp, the battle for the A's closer role will, nonetheless, remain an intriguing spectacle.

Already burdened with multiple injury-related concerns, the Giants were saddled with another one on Sunday, when right-hander Ryan Vogelsong revealed that he will miss at least the first 10 days of Spring Training with a strained back.