Hyun Soo Kim admitted to being a little nervous as he stepped into the batter’s box at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex on Tuesday. It was his Grapefruit League debut and his first game in the United States, and he expected everything to be different.

Cameron Maybin is temporarily out of the Tigers’ outfield picture, held back with a right shoulder injury he sustained in an offseason accident at home.

As the national anthem finished at Joker Marchant Stadium before Tuesday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Pirates, righty Michael Fulmer walked across the street, warming up on the back fields at Tigertown. Matt Boyd was starting, but the pitching list included Fulmer, the Tigers’ No. 1 prospect, so he relied on his normal starter’s routine.

The Kansas City Royals pride themselves on a culture in which people are treated fairly. Talking the talk is one thing. Walking the walk, that’s what defines the Royals.

Eugenio Suarez had a memorable debut as the Reds’ starting third baseman, knocking in a pair of runs, and outfield prospect Scott Schebler homered and made a game-saving catch in the eighth to help Cincinnati claim a 6-5 Cactus League victory over the Indians on Tuesday afternoon at Goodyear Ballpark.

Though it is never wise to get overly concerned about the construction of a Spring Training lineup, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has already provided some indication that the top of his batting order could include four consecutive left-handed hitters, at least on those days when the opponent is starting a right-handed pitcher.

Nine years ago, Ryan Braun showed up for Spring Training with the Brewers, looking to make the big league roster and thankful for the veterans who were willing to help him deal with the challenges. Now, it’s Braun and catcher Jonathan Lucroy who are the sage veterans being asked to provide guidance for the next wave of players.

After bouncing around the league for nearly 10 years, Brandon Moss almost decided to retire and become a firefighter. But he spurred on by conversations with his wife and A’s manager Bob Melvin, and he turned his career around before landing in St. Louis.

If you’re like millions around the country, you’re excited for not only Opening Day, but Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball, the Official Commissioner Game of MLB.com.

It appears the lingering worry about Freddie Freeman’s right wrist might have been overblown.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has been suspended for 30 regular-season games by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence policy and will not appeal the penalty.

On Tuesday, Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended for 30 regular-season games by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence policy and will not appeal the penalty. Although the scope of this move touches well beyond the realm of fantasy baseball, MLB.com’s fantasy department took a look at the implications to owners drafting this month.

Guillermo Heredia, a 25-year-old center fielder from Cuba, signed a one-year contract with the Mariners after completing his physical exam on Tuesday.

The Mariners will open Cactus League play on Wednesday against the Padres with one notable absence, as designated hitter and right fielder Nelson Cruz will be sidelined temporarily due to a sore left knee.

Byung Ho Park is learning a little bit more about American culture every day as he makes the transition to playing in the Majors after an illustrious career in his native Korea. But on Monday night, he was exposed to something totally foreign to him — American reality television.

A little bit of adversity can be a good thing, especially when it comes in the non-pressure environment of Spring Training. Just ask Marcus Stroman.

Jon Lester likes being able to get a feel for a new ballpark before a game, while John Lackey says it doesn’t really matter. The two Cubs starters had their first action at Sloan Park on Tuesday, each throwing two innings in a simulated game.