Herrmann out for the year after elbow surgery  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians reliever Frank Herrmann had hoped to make a run at the Opening Day bullpen this spring.  Now, the pitcher's chances of making the bullpen next spring are no longer certain.  —  On Wednesday, Herrmann underwent …

USA (with David Wright) to play Dominican Republic (and Robinson Cano) Thursday night  —  MIAMI — The Subway Series won't start for another two months.  In the meantime, pick your superhero.  —  Is it David Wright, the aptly named Captain America of the World Baseball Classic?

Phillies pitching coach: Roy Halladay is ‘fine’  —  TAMPA, Fla. - One of Rich Dubee's favorite sayings is, “He's fine.”  —  The Phillies pitching coach will summon it in any situation - good or bad - when pressed about a particular arm.  Dubee has repeated it over and over since Roy Halladay's discouraging Tuesday start.

Garza resumes throwing, targets April-May return  —  MESA, Ariz. — Cubs pitcher Matt Garza, sidelined with a strained left lat, will resume his throwing program Wednesday, but still was not expected to be ready for the regular season until early May.  —  The right-hander played catch Sunday and Monday, and so far, so good.

Manuel wants to manage Phillies beyond 2013  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Charlie Manuel says he has no plans to retire after this season and wants to continue managing the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  Manuel, the franchise's all-time leader in wins, is entering the final season of his contract …

Albert Pujols back on the bases  —  Los Angeles Angels superstar Albert Pujols is back on the bases.  —  Pujols, who underwent offseason right knee surgery, played in only his fourth Cactus League game Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.  But it represented a landmark of sorts …

Marlins send top prospect Fernandez to Minors camp  —  JUPITER, Fla. — For now, top Marlins prospect Jose Fernandez will remain just that — a prospect.  —  The right-hander, ranked No. 1 in the organization and No. 7 overall in baseball according to MLB.com's 2013 Prospect Watch …

Motte, Mujica test secondary pitches  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • For two of the Cardinals' late-inning relievers who shortened games for the club last fall, spring training offers innings they often …

Medlen Knocked Out of Game by Liner in Braves' Win  —  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Kris Medlen pitched 4 2-3 scoreless innings, then left the Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night when he was hit by a line drive for the second time.  —  Rob Brantly lined …

Dodgers hope plasma injection benefits Greinke  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zack Greinke has a sore elbow and Chad Billingsley doesn't, neither of which the Dodgers really expected this spring.  —  What they have in common is that Billingsley's partially torn elbow ligament responded last year …

Profar creating delightful dilemma  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  So, does Jurickson Profar look ready for the major leagues?  —  Ian Kinsler smiled.  —  “I could be honest with you, and it would probably make headlines,” Kinsler said.  “That's not really something I'm looking for, to make headlines.