While the Dodgers value the flexibility of moving second basemen Howie Kendrick and Chase Utley around the infield, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Justin Turner and Corey Seager won’t be moving off third base and shortstop, respectively.
All-Car Team: Cespedes’ key acquisitions
He’s got a whole garage full of them.
SoE: Will Leitch previews NL East
Bryce Harper’s Nationals and Matt Harvey’s Mets are the NL East favorites, but a healthy Giancarlo Stanton is always fun to watch.
Rd. 2: Vote for best baseball movie of all time
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Tale of the fantasy tape: Mets-Nationals
The Nationals were expected to run away with the NL East in 2015, but the Mets used a terrific stockpile of young starters and the key July acquisition of Yoenis Cespedes to steal the division title on their way to a World Series appearance. Before these rivals settle their competition on the field in ’16, we get a head start on assessing them by comparing the fantasy value of their key players.
Bochy wastes no time pondering roster options
The first full-squad workout had barely ended Tuesday, and already manager Bruce Bochy was contemplating how best to fill the 25th spot on the Opening Day roster. Keep a fifth outfielder? Retain a third catcher? Add a 13th pitcher?
Soreness ‘normal’ for Ryu after throwing bullpen
After throwing a 30-pitch bullpen session on Monday, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s soreness has the Dodgers feeling encouraged.
MLB family goes to B.A.T. to help its own
Commissioner Rob Manfred, an assortment of Hall of Famers, as well as current and former players, scouts and team executives gathered on Tuesday evening to discuss and honor the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), which was founded in 1986 to help members of baseball’s family in need.
Marlins all business as full-squad workouts begin
With little fanfare, the Marlins opened full-squad workouts on Tuesday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium with a simple message — earn what you get
Source: Orioles, Fowler agree to 3-year deal
The Orioles aren’t wasting any time. While the team waits for the results of pitcher Yovani Gallardo’s physical — expected on Wednesday — Baltimore filled its other major hole on Tuesday night, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with outfielder Dexter Fowler, a source confirmed to MLB.com. The team has not commented on the deal.
Bush grateful for second chance after prison term
There is nothing in Matt Bush’s demeanor to suggest that alcohol almost destroyed his life, or that he spent over three years in a Florida prison after pleading no contest to driving under the influence of alcohol with seriously body injury.
Reyes placed on leave with status in limbo
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday placed Jose Reyes on paid leave while the Rockies shortstop’s offseason domestic violence case is still pending, both in the legal system and with the league, which could impose discipline of this type before the criminal proceeding runs its course.
Villanueva picked up leadership cues from Hoffman
Carlos Villanueva said San Diego legend Trevor Hoffman “changed my career,” and the new Padres pitcher has become a leader because of lessons he learned from the former closer.
V-Mart looks good taking important swings
A day after Victor Martinez checked into Tigers camp and hit in the cages, he took the most anticipated swings so far this spring, testing his left knee with the left-handed swing that bothered him so much last season coming off a torn meniscus.
Lazarito’s family denies investor pulling strings
The saga of Lazaro “Lazarito” Armenteros has taken another turn.
Lazarito, rep part ways amid claims of threats
Sixteen-year-old Cuban prospect Lazaro “Lazarito” Armenteros is looking for new representation after his negotiating representative claims his life was threatened by the prospect’s investor, according to FoxSports.com.
Baker’s toothpick has a purpose
There isn’t a day that goes by when Dusty Baker isn’t without a toothpick in his mouth. It prevents Baker from using tobacco most of the time.