Jimmy Rollins Q&A: 'I feel like I'm free to be myself'  —  FOX Sports  —  (Photo by Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images),(Photo by Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images)  —  Three-time All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins believes transitioning from from Philadelphia to Los Angeles will allow his true personality to show.

(Getty)  —  With a decision looming, at least the Padres and Dodgers are still believed to be actively involved in bidding for star Cuban free agent Hector Olivera, according to people familiar with the talks.  —  There are said to be other teams in the running , as well …

Royals Place Rule 5 Pick Jandel Gustave On Waivers  —  Royals Rule 5 selection Jandel Gustave has been placed on waivers by the team, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports on Twitter.  The then-Astros farmhand was chosen sixth overall in this year's draft by the Red Sox, who dealt his rights to Kansas City.

Minor, Upton not likely to return before May  —  The Braves don't yet have an estimated return date for starting pitcher Mike Minor or center fielder Melvin Upton, but it's reasonable to assume neither will be ready for major league games before May.  —  Minor has not thrown in 2 ½ weeks …

Valdespin Has 2-Run Triple in 8-Run Eighth to Lead Marlins  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Allen Craig bolstered his bid for more playing time in Boston's crowded outfield, hitting a three-run double in helping the Red Sox build a lead the Miami Marlins would overcome with an eight-run eighth inning for a 9-4 victory Tuesday.

Mets manager Terry Collins and GM Sandy Alderson show signs of friction  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Terry Collins has always gladly accepted the terms and conditions of managing for Sandy Alderson, and in most ways nothing has changed.  Yet with Collins' job very much on the line this season …

Hunter's 1st Homer Helps Twins Beat Blue Jays 6-5  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Chad Jenkins in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Tuesday.  —  It was the first homer this spring for the 39-year-old Hunter …

Dodgers might only need to replace injured Hyun-Jin Ryu twice in April  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. >> As the Dodgers awaited the results of an MRI exam on Hyun-Jin Ryu's left shoulder, manager Don Mattingly provided clarity Monday about how often he'll actually need five starting pitchers in April.

Spring training lets umpires sharpen their game too  —  Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez argues with home plate umpire Dan Iassogna after Iassogna ejected Gonzalez for arguing balls and strikes in the first inning of the Braves' spring training game against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 12, 2015.

SI cover: 2015 MLB Preview: It's anyone's year  —  In 1987, Sports Illustrated anointed the Cleveland Indians as favorites to win the World Series.  —  With Joe Carter (who would have his own World Series moment years later) and Cory Snyder on the cover, SI declared that “Cleveland is the Best Team in the American League.”