Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig had a lowlight and highlight on consecutive plays in the fourth inning of Saturday night’s Freeway Series game against the Angels.
Indians, Kluber strike 5-year deal
MLB.com confirmed that the Indians have reached an agreement on a five-year contract with Corey Kluber, pending the completion of a physical. While the financial details of the deal are not immediately known, the pact does include two team-option years. Cleveland is also working toward an extension with Carlos Carrasco.
Zito puts ‘pride aside,’ to continue comeback in Triple-A
A’s lefty Barry Zito will continue his comeback bid in Music City, after accepting a Minor League assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Gonzalez indicates final roster spots could go to Ciriaco, Martin
The Braves won’t officially announce their Opening Day roster until Sunday morning, but manager Fredi Gonzalez indicated that the final bench spot could go to Pedro Ciriaco and the final bullpen spot to Cody Martin.
Royals, Yordano agree to 5-year contract
The Royals have agreed to a five-year contract with right-hander Yordano Ventura that includes two club-option years. The deal is expected to have guaranteed money “north of $20 million,” according to a source.
Mariners slot Walker fourth, Happ fifth in rotation
Taijuan Walker finished up an outstanding spring with two innings of work in the Mariners’ 6-3 victory over the Rockies on Saturday and will open the regular season as Seattle’s No. 4 starter, manager Lloyd McClendon said after the game.
With season nearing, Giles OK after back injury
The Phillies won’t finalize their roster until closer to the deadline Sunday, ending the exhibition season with an answer about Ken Giles’ health but a big question in the outfield, where Ben Revere is rumored to be on the trading block.
V-Mart lifts Tigers with homer in pitchers’ duel vs. Rays
In a Spring Training finale devoid of much offense, a solo home run by Victor Martinez to lead off the second inning was enough to give the Tigers a 1-0 win against the Rays on Saturday.
Romo to get save opportunities after solid spring
The Giants don’t have a closer controversy, but it sounds like Santiago Casilla won’t handle ninth-inning duties by himself to start the season. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters on Saturday that Sergio Romo, who has put together a fine spring, could also get some save opportunities for San Francisco.
Ausmus: Verlander feels ‘extremely good’ throwing
The Tigers will likely set their Opening Day roster Sunday afternoon without putting Justin Verlander on the disabled list, but that move is projected to come later. They’re becoming increasingly optimistic, though, that they won’t have to put him on the DL for long.
Crisp to begin rehab after successful elbow surgery
A’s outfielder Coco Crisp underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Friday and will engage in rehab for 10 to 14 days before the club has a better idea of a potential return date, according to head trainer Nick Paparesta.
Brewers place Henderson on DL with right shoulder inflammation
The Brewers placed reliever Jim Henderson on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation and formally set a 25-man roster for Opening Day.
Gilmartin, Carlyle round out Mets’ bullpen, roster
The Mets added left-hander Sean Gilmartin and right-hander Buddy Carlyle to their eight-man bullpen in finalizing their roster on Saturday.
Phillips finally gets his chance to play in Montreal
Brandon Phillips finally made it to Olympic Stadium in Montreal, more than 12 years after making his Major League debut.
Hendriks earns bullpen role with Blue Jays
The Blue Jays made their final roster cut on Saturday, keeping right-hander Liam Hendricks and optioning infielder Ryan Goins to Triple-A Buffalo.
Tanaka expects pitch speeds to be lower
Yankees Opening Day starter Masahiro Tanaka said Saturday that he’s ready to roll — but not to expect his velocity to be where it was last year.
Predicting 2015’s top performers in each league
At this time of year, you see a lot of folks making World Series predictions. I decided to take a slightly different route and predict the league leaders in the key offensive and pitching categories. Here goes.