Indians' Herrmann out for '13 after arm surgery  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians reliever Frank Herrmann will miss the entire 2013 season after having Tommy John surgery.  —  The right-hander, who has pitched in 95 games for Cleveland over the past three seasons, had the operation on Wednesday in New York.

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 …

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.

Royals send ex-No. 1 pick Hochevar to bullpen  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals are sending former No. 1 overall draft pick Luke Hochevar to the bullpen after more than five seasons of shaky results in the starting rotation.  —  Manager Ned Yost announced the decision Wednesday.

Tigers release Brennan Boesch  —  The Tigers announced they have released OF Brennan Boesch.  —  If he is not claimed off waivers, the Tigers will owe Boesch $383,000 of his $2.3 million salary for 2013.  —  Meanwhile, Andy Martino of the Daily News says the Mets will at least discuss …

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 …

Cubs' Starlin Castro Returns From Hamstring Injury  —  MESA, Ariz. (AP) — After two weeks out with a hamstring injury, Starlin Castro was happy to be back on the field.  —  Even if it was only for three innings.  —  Sidelined since Feb. 27, the All-Star got a single and walked Wednesday …

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 …

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 …

Rangers scouting Yankees reliever Chamberlain  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Sensing the Yankees might have bullpen depth, the Rangers are following Joba Chamberlain.  —  Don Welke, a senior special assistant to Texas general manager Jon Daniels, was at Steinbrenner Field on Monday specifically …

Minor League Ball TOP 150 Prospects for 2013  —  Here is a list of Top 150 Prospects for 2013.  This list supplements, updates, and integrates the Top 50/50 Hitters/Pitchers list in the 2013 Baseball Prospect Book and adds another 50 names.  First, a few points:

Halladay insists he is healthy after rough outing  —  Righty struggled mightily in his start against Detroit on Tuesday, giving up seven runs  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Roy Halladay insisted Tuesday that he is fine.  —  But is he really?  —  Halladay struggled terribly in 2 2/3 innings …