The Reds made another move just ahead of the regular season on Saturday when the club announced the signing of veteran reliever Steve Delabar to a Minor League contract. Delabar, 32, was released by the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

That’s one way to get a workout in.

He didn’t sign until a month before Spring Training. It was a Minor League deal, he was a 28-year-old non-roster invitee, the kind of guy who doesn’t get much attention on his way in the door — or on the way out, either, when he’s just another name on the list of players assigned to the complex.

‘Tis the season …

Lefty reliever Andrew Miller wanted to pitch Saturday in the Yankees’ final Spring Training game, a 2-1 loss to the Marlins. And he got his wish, facing three batters in his first appearance since injuring his non-throwing hand on Wednesday. Miller walked one and struck out one.

“You find out who the athletes are and who the athletes aren’t.”

The Rays acquired catcher Carlos Corporan from the Yankees on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.

Russell Martin and David Ortiz showed emotion not often seen during Spring Training games. And it was another example that this weekend’s two-game exhibition set at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium — which concluded with the Red Sox downing the Blue Jays, 7-4 — felt nothing like Spring Training.

Though Ruben Tejada will open the season on the 15-day disabled list, the results of an MRI taken of Tejada’s leg on Friday have the Cardinals hopeful the shortstop will be able to return to the field as soon as he is eligible.

Instead of beginning his tenure as Yadier Molina’s backup catcher, Brayan Pena will open the season on the disabled list. He’ll undergo surgery this coming week to remove a loose particle of cartilage in his left knee, an injury that Pena says stems from a dugout slip during Spring Training.

Pedro Martinez isn’t the only member of the Red Sox family who had his career breakthrough in Montreal. This weekend has also been a sweet trip down memory lane for Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, who cut his teeth as a decision-maker for the Expos.

Better late than never. That’s been the mantra for right-handed reliever Kirby Yates.

Six weeks after arriving simply looking to make a good impression at his first big league camp, John Gant exited Spring Training with the distinction of being a Major Leaguer.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker announced the obvious on Saturday. Right-hander Max Scherzer will be the Opening Day starter, but the skipper changed his mind on who would who pitch after Scherzer.

The amount of travel required during a Major League season can be an underrated part of the grind all players endure over six months and 162 games.

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, shares her experience in Cuba to see the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cuban national team.

After having a two-hour discussion on Friday night about whether to keep Michael Bourn, Braves president of baseball operations John Hart and manager Fredi Gonzalez continued their conversation over text message at 4 a.m. Saturday morning.