David Wright out indefinitely with rib cage discomfort  —  David Wright has continued discomfort in his left rib cage, and will not play again until the symptoms go away, Sandy Alderson told reporters this morning.  —  Wright later told reporters he was told by Terry Collins that he will miss …

Litsch shut down for six weeks with infection  —  Injection meant to help heal shoulder results in extra procedure  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — The string of bad luck for right-hander Jesse Litsch continued this week with yet another setback on his injured right shoulder.

Anderson hits slam in Beckett's solid debut  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — In the first Grapefruit League game played at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, Lars Anderson clubbed a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh, helping the Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday.

Rockies pitcher Alex White arrested for DUI in Arizona  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies pitcher Alex White, 23, was arrested Saturday night for driving under the influence of alcohol.  White was arrested by Scottsdale police at 9:15 p.m. and released from jail at 10:50 p.m.

Records: Mets' income drops at Citi Field  —  The Mets' ballpark-related revenue, including parking, concessions, stadium advertising and more, has all together dropped more than 30 percent since Citi Field opened in 2009, and premium-ticket sales have fallen almost 50 percent, according to financial records.

Cubs may have to reset their clocks  —  Epstein says organization will no longer tolerate players keeping late hours  —  MESA, Ariz. — Theo Epstein laid down the law at the Cubs Convention, stating firmly the organization would no longer tolerate players who enjoy the nightlife at the expense of getting a good night's sleep.

Hart needs knee surgery  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - Assistant general manager Gord Ash just said that rightfielder Corey Hart will have a minor surgical procedure on his right knee to repair a meniscus tear and probably will be out of action for three to four weeks.

Braves' Teheran Gives Up 6 HRs Against Tigers  —  LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran was tagged for six home runs in just two innings and the Detroit Tigers connected nine times overall Sunday in romping past the Braves 18-3.  —  Prince Fielder homered his time up.

A-Rod's baller body  —  If Alex Rodriguez rebounds to produce near his career norms, an assist should go to two NBA stars.  —  On the advice of Kobe Bryant, Rodriguez traveled to Germany in early December to undergo a cutting-edge procedure called Orthokine, to promote better healing and function in his surgically repaired right knee.

Braun fans twice as he puts winter behind him  —  PHOENIX — Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun struck out twice in his 2012 debut, a 1-1 tie with the Giants at Maryvale Baseball Park on Sunday.  —  Braun drew a mixed reaction from 6,619 fans at the Brewers' spring home, many of whom stood …

Zumaya opts for Tommy John surgery  —  Righty weighing whether to rehab with Twins or on his own  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Right-hander Joel Zumaya informed the Twins he will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow at the end of the month, assistant general manager Rob Antony said Sunday.

For starters: Rays vs. Twins, a 5-3 loss  —  UPDATE, 4:42: The Rays lost for the second straight day, a 5-3 decision to the Twins.  Manager Joe Maddon said he was pleased with the overall play, noting four of the Twins runs came on two-run homers.  Maddon singled out LHP J.P. Howell …

Rockies' Juan Nicasio impressive in first spring start since breaking neck  —  Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio threw 27 strikes in 35 pitches during an intra-squad game Sunday.  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - It might have been in an intra-squad game on a practice field, but Juan Nicasio …

Weiner says Braun leak was case-specific  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Michael Weiner said Sunday that the leak of Ryan Braun's positive drug test was case-specific and maintained the program does not have an issue with confidentiality.