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.

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?

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …