Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said the club intends to settle on a permanent role for versatile pitcher Carlos Frias during Spring Training, after using him as a swing man the past two seasons.
Giles as advertised in first live BP session
He might not quite have been “100-mph Giles” in his first time facing live hitting this spring, but right-hander Ken Giles was bringing enough heat on the back fields at Osceola County Stadium on Friday to garner some extra attention.
Tanaka’s injury mirrors other Japanese hurlers
The Yankees were well aware that Masahiro Tanaka had a bone spur in his right elbow when they signed him in 2014 to a seven-year, $155 million deal and paid a $20 million posting fee to the Rakuten Golden Eagles, his former Japanese club.
Starstruck: Stroman on meeting Barkley
Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman has only been around the big leagues for two years, but already he has become one of the more recognizable faces in the game.
Fowler opts back in to Cubs’ quest for title run
Dexter Fowler didn’t have a nameplate on his locker early Friday in the Cubs clubhouse, but he felt right at home. He also has a much better understanding of the business of baseball following his offseason.
Strong foundation has Phillies pointed up
Mike Schmidt has lived through the good times and the bad with the Phillies. He was in uniform when a young team won three consecutive division titles in the 1970s, and in 1980 when they celebrated a World Series title for the first time. He played in the ’83 Series loss to the Orioles.
Trout, Harper lead outstanding outfield options
While other positions certainly offer valuable contributions to fantasy lineups, no group provides more offensive production than the deep pool of outfielders. The decision of when, how and with whom to stock the outfield will have a massive impact on the ultimate fate of many fantasy squads in the coming campaign.
Astros sign reliever Cotts to Minors deal
The Astros will add another left-handed reliever to Spring Training after signing veteran Neal Cotts to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Major League camp, manager A.J. Hinch said Friday morning. Cotts is expected to arrive Saturday.
Archer gives Kiermaier painting to Kiermaier
This is definitely gonna make it on the fridge.
Enjoy At Bat’s updated features for 2016
Now reporting to camp: MLB.com At Bat. The eighth-year veteran and highest-grossing sports app for a record seven straight years made its 2016 debut Friday as a Spring Training update on millions of phones and tablets everywhere, just ahead of the first Cactus and Grapefruit League action.
Cubs sign Victorino to Minor League deal
This offseason, Shane Victorino worked out with Dexter Fowler and Kris Bryant in Las Vegas. On Friday, the three were reunited as teammates after Victorino signed a Minor League deal with the Cubs.
Rotation key to O’s chances in AL East
Chris Tillman was an easy choice to start on Opening Day for the Orioles a year ago. But manager Buck Showalter isn’t in a hurry to name his No. 1 starter this season.
Yo’s rise to king of cars a product of hard work
Yoenis Cespedes rolled up to Mets camp Friday in the usual way, music thumping from the custom speakers in his ride. This one was a baseball-themed Jeep Wrangler, worth $80,000 after the work he pumped into it. Previously, it was a lipstick-red Alfa Romeo, a satin-black Lamborghini, a Polaris Slingshot motorcycle and a Ford-F250 truck.
Let’s play two: Best multiposition players
With the Tigers set to play four of their first nine games in National League ballparks, Miguel Cabrera could find himself spending some time at third base during the season’s opening two weeks.
Souza close to resuming full activities
Outfielder Steven Souza, Jr. has been nursing an intercostal injury on his left side for the past week. He told reporters on Friday that he is pain-free and hopes to be back to full activity by early next week.
Yoenis Cespedes rolled into Spring Training on Friday in yet another custom ride
He’s got a whole garage full of them.
Jones: No hard feelings toward Fowler
Orioles outfielder Adam Jones, who had spoken with Dexter Fowler on Wednesday and said the outfielder was excited about joining Baltimore, said Friday morning there’s no hard feelings.