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.

Dodgers Agree To Sign Hector Olivera  —  Cuban infielder Hector Olivera has agreed to sign with the Dodgers, Baseball America has learned.  The signing, first reported by MLB.com as a six-year, $62.5 million deal including a $28 million signing bonus, will be exempt from the international bonus pools.

Howard, Ruf Homer for Phillies in 6-3 Win Over Braves  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Ryan Howard hit his third home run of the spring and Darin Ruff also connected, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Tuesday.  —  Howard, who arrived at spring training in excellent shape …

Rockies likely to open season with three catchers on roster  —  TOPICS  —  Glendale, Ariz. — With the opener in Milwaukee just 13 days away, there are strong indications that the Rockies will open the season with three catchers on their roster.  —  Nick Hundley, unquestionably, is the primary man behind the plate.

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 …

Lester may be on pitch count in Cubs' opener  —  MESA, Ariz. - Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester could be “restricted” on Opening Day as he continues to build his pitch count up after missing a recent spring start due to arm fatigue.  Lester didn't pitch Saturday against the Seattle Mariners …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …