Recovered from October hip surgery, Cardinals outfielder Peter Bourjos already feels free from the constraints of an injury that affected him more than he had even realized.

As an organization, the Marlins had a busy offseason, bringing in a number of new faces, who are now getting acquainted with those returning to the organization. Manager Mike Redmond was at the golf course on Wednesday. But his focus is on getting everything geared up for the start of Spring Training on Friday with pitchers and catchers workouts in Jupiter.

A three-judge arbitration panel sided with the Rockies by awarding catcher Wilin Rosario a $2.8 million salary for 2015, it was announced on Wednesday.

On a half-diamond in the back of the Indians’ spring complex, second baseman Jason Kipnis positioned himself near third base. Rather than stand in a typical stance, Kipnis shifted to his knees and gloved a stream of ground balls from third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh.

Phillies pitchers and catchers will hold their first official workout Thursday at the Carpenter Complex, so on the day that they reported, manager Ryne Sandberg touched on numerous topics.

Luke Hochevar is right on schedule coming off Tommy John surgery, throwing 35 pitches off the mound on Sunday and throwing roughly the same amount on Wednesday with no setbacks.

Three years ago, when Curt Schilling offered his endorsement of Theo Epstein’s potential impact on the Cubs, the words practically screamed off the page.

We associate the beginning of Spring Training with distinctive sounds. Batting practice and bullpen sessions. Baseballs cracking off bats and popping into gloves. Coaches shouting instructions during infield practices, players hustling from one drill to the next. Whether it’s your first Spring Training or your 50th, these are magical sounds.

The 39th overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, Joey Gallo has hit 104 home runs in just 2 1/2 years. He is the top Rangers Minor League prospect and ranked ninth overall by MLB.Com.

The Yankees are considering using a sixth starter at times in April and May to reduce a potential early strain on their rotation, pitching coach Larry Rothschild said on Wednesday.

Starting a projections file can be an intimidating process, but owners can create a sensible set of hitter projections by following a few simple steps.

Justin Verlander came to camp with a healthy arm, his shoulder issues last season put behind him. He also arrived with a bulked-up body, having put on 25 pounds with a full offseason of lifting.

The day players and fans look forward to all winter has arrived. Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to Spring Training today to start the 2015 journey to the World Series.

The health of several Reds players will be a prime story throughout Spring Training, with the status of pitcher Homer Bailey being near the top of the list.

The Pirates will spend most of this spring trying to figure out exactly what they have in Jung Ho Kang. Pirates fans likely will do the same, watching their new infielder closely throughout Spring Training.

Justine Siegal has helped spur female participation on the diamond through her organization, Baseball For All, an outlet that provides assistance, instruction and encouragement for girls who want to play baseball.

The Orioles are on the verge of signing infielder Everth Cabrera to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to MLB.com. Cabrera, who has already taken his physical, will be part of the O’s 40-man roster, and he presents a speedy option that could alter how the club breaks camp.