Top News:
Associated Press:
Kyle Kendrick Sharp as Rockies Beat D-Backs 6-0 — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run double and opening-day starter Kyle Kendrick threw four standout innings as the Colorado Rockies romped past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-0 on Sunday. — Corey Dickerson homered in the fifth and had two hits .
Discussion:
Purple Row
RELATED:
Nick Groke / On the Rox:
Jhoulys Chacin struggles against Dodgers in pitch-count jump for Rockies — TOPICS — Rockies (SS) 6, Dodgers 4 At Salt River Fields — Cleveland 10, Rockies 5 At Goodyear Park — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jhoulys Chacin, a would-be candidate to replace the injured Jorge De La Rosa …
Discussion:
Denver Post, Purple Row, AZ Snake Pit, MLB Trade Rumors and Sporting News Feed RSS
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs prospect Bryant hit 2 more HRs, up to 8 — MESA, Ariz. - Chicago Cubs top prospect Kris Bryant kept the heat on the team's front office by hitting his seventh and eighth home runs of the spring on Saturday, including a first-inning shot off former Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
RELATED:
Nick CafardoGLOBE / BostonGlobe.com:
It's time for MLB to expand teams' rosters — It's time for Major League Baseball to go to an expanded roster, one that makes sense for the way the game has evolved. Make it a 25-man game roster, but expand the overall roster to 28. — Major League Baseball spokesman Pat Courtney …
Discussion:
Al's Ramblings and MLB Trade Rumors
RELATED:
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Unlikely To Make Big Move Before Season
Red Sox Unlikely To Make Big Move Before Season
Discussion:
Boston Herald, NESN.com and Over the Monster
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — The Rangers and Phillies continue to remain …
(USATSI) — The Rangers and Phillies continue to remain …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, The Good Phight, Sporting News Feed RSS, HardballTalk and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Detroit's Verlander Roughed Up by Nationals in 7-7 Tie — LAKELAND, Fla. — Two days after being told he would not be the Tigers' opening day starter, Justin Verlander gave up three home runs in less than five innings of a 7-7 tie Sunday between Detroit's split squad and the Washington Nationals.
RELATED:
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets feared elbow would scuttle offseason Wheeler trade — Teams such as the Giants would inquire about the availability of Zack Wheeler during the offseason, and the Mets would not even entertain discussions. — The perception they gave to the industry was Wheeler was part of a group …
Discussion:
HardballTalk, AZ Snake Pit, Metsblog, CBSSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Dodgers Agree To Sign Cuban Pitcher Pablo Millan Fernandez For $8 Million — The Dodgers have agreed to sign 25-year-old Cuban righthander Pablo Millan Fernandez for an $8 million bonus on a minor league contract, Baseball America has learned. The deal, which is exempt from the international bonus pools, is still pending a physical.
Andy McCulloughthe / Kansas City Star:
Royals send Brandon Finnegan to minors to work as starter after unsuccessful big-league camp — Brandon Finnegan slapped his left hand across his glove and hung his head on Sunday afternoon. His final act as a competitor for a spot in the Royals bullpen occurred when he served …
Discussion:
Royals Review
Associated Press:
Yankees' Pirela Crashes Into Wall, Carted Off Field — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Yankees prospect Jose Pirela was taken to a hospital after crashing into the center field wall on a play in the first inning that ended up an inside-the-park home run for the Mets' Juan Lagares.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, Pinstripe Alley and ESPN
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Discussion:
New Jersey Online, HardballTalk, Metsblog, Amazin' Avenue and Associated Press
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Sources: Texas Rangers talking to Miami Marlins about pitching help — Mar 17, 2015; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) throws against the New York Mets at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports — SURPRISE, Ariz. …
Discussion:
The Fish Pond, Lone Star Ball, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Team Offense, Cleveland Indians — The 2015 series on team offense continues with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians finished eleventh in the majors and seventh in the the American League in 2014 with 4.13 runs scored per game. — I could not find updated lineups at CBSSports.com …
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
RELATED:
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox sign Adam Eaton to 5-year contract
White Sox sign Adam Eaton to 5-year contract
Discussion:
Baseball Essential