Tigers manager Brad Ausmus isn’t making any proclamations about Miguel Cabrera’s chances for Opening Day. He’s focused on Cabrera getting healthy in due time, whether it’s for the start of the season or shortly thereafter.

Mike Trout is dominating the fantasy baseball landscape as much as any player has in recent years. The Angels’ center fielder will be selected first overall in nearly every 2015 draft, so the real debate begins once Trout is taken. The second-overall selection is full of intrigue, as five players have a legitimate claim to be pick No. 2.

Baseball returned on Tuesday for 10 teams, as games got underway in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. Ten more clubs are set to join the party today, including the defending American League champion Royals.

Throughout their history, the Marlins have tended to be either all in or out. There’s been little middle ground for a franchise with two World Series titles that is currently riding a string of five straight losing seasons. Under president of baseball operations Michael Hill, the organization finally feels that it’s establishing stability.

In just two trades — one with the Marlins that involved Mark Buehrle and Jose Reyes, and one with the Mets that brought in R.A. Dickey — the Toronto Blue Jays emptied a large portion of the Minor League cupboard. In a short period of time, however, they have done a good job restocking the shelves, to the point where they have one of the best systems in baseball.

A day after Mets veterans David Wright and Bobby Parnell addressed Noah Syndergaard for eating in the clubhouse during a game, the rookie apologized for actions that he called “straight-up ignorance on my part.”

he Rays are a month away from Opening Day, but they already know how they’ll line up their pitching staff. Manager Kevin Cash announced Wednesday that Alex Cobb will get the ball first for Tampa Bay in recognition of his stellar work the past two seasons.

Paul Goldschmidt picked up right where he left off last July, as the D-backs first baseman singled sharply up the middle in his lone at-bat in Tuesday’s 4-0 win in an exhibition game against Arizona State University.

The expectations have changed for manager Bud Black and the Padres. No longer are the Padres the underdog. “It’s exciting,” said Black. “We know what is in front of us, and we welcome it.”

Yasmany Tomas played five innings at third base and went 1-for-2 in the D-backs’ 4-0 exhibition victory against Arizona State University on Tuesday, the Cuban’s first game action since signing with Arizona as a free agent.

The A’s have frequently used a strength-in-numbers approach, but rarely more often than this winter. In total, Billy Beane and David Forst acquired 27 players in nine trades during the Hot Stove season.

Madison Bumgarner wasn’t even sure how many runs he gave up in his tough spring debut, showing how little it mattered to him.

The D-backs wore black patches with “KAYLA” on them on their left shoulders for Tuesday’s exhibition game against Arizona State University in memory of Prescott resident Kayla Mueller.

Tim Lincecum demonstrated his potential for dominance, striking out two and reaching two-strike counts to each hitter he faced while working the third inning. He also proved susceptible to lapses as he surrendered Ben Zobrist’s leadoff double and wild-pitched him home.

Ryan Howard could have come to Phillies camp last month in a miserable mood and with a scowl on his face. Howard’s offseason included a lawsuit between himself and his family, a concerted effort by the organization to trade him and a local radio interview in which his general manager said the Phillies would be better without him. But Howard showed up with a smile, and unless he is putting on an Oscar-worthy performance, he has maintained an upbeat appearance.

A’s switch-pitcher Pat Venditte introduced himself to the Cactus League on Tuesday, recording two outs against the Giants — one with each arm — as fans, and even teammates, ooed and aahed.

A’s shortstop Marcus Semien made quite the first impression in green and gold, belting two home runs and finishing 3-for-3 with four RBIs in the club’s Cactus League opener against the Bay rival Giants at Hohokam Stadium on Tuesday.