Athletics designate Brandon Moss for assignment, claim Jairo Labourt off waivers from Reds  —  The Oakland Athletics designated outfielder Brandon Moss for assignment on Sunday and claimed left-hander Jairo Labourt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.  —  Moss, 34, was acquired by the A's …

Cardinals cut seven, give Schafer a chance to make call on pitching  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • What began as a long shot because the Cardinals and Jordan Schafer weren't sure exactly how a player could be both a lefty specialist and an outfielder got even tougher when Schafer's elbow gave way …

Stroman, Tulo are still big question marks for Blue Jays  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — It's nearing the half-way point at spring training and Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is getting half-way sick of talking to the media twice a day.  —  For sure, some of the questions directed Gibbons …

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson fighting for starting rotation spot  —  Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch spoke to reporters on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by George Sipple/DFP  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's been a spring of change for Alex Wilson.

Giancarlo Stanton's initial struggles in left not an issue for Yankees' manager  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Out in left field, nothing much went right for Giancarlo Stanton.  —  Racing after the first two fly balls hit his way, Stanton lost both in the sun.  The wind was whipping, too …

As Shohei Ohtani attempts to make history, a hand from Albert Pujols would help  —  SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs.  Recent history suggests otherwise.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  TEMPE, Ariz. - It hasn't been done in 99 years …

Rough spring training outing for Cincinnati Reds' Anthony DeSclafani won't deter optimism  —  Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second outing in spring training Sunday, allowing three earned runs on five hits in two innings against the Kansas City Royals The Enquirer/Adam Baum

Carson Fulmer starts for White Sox vs. Padres; left-hander Robbie Ross signs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Carson Fulmer will make his second start of the spring when the White Sox face the Padres in Cactus League play Sunday at Camelback Ranch.  —  The right-hander was roughed up in his first outing …

Cubs reliever Justin Wilson hopes to rewrite the script  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Left-handed reliever Justin Wilson had a difficult time last summer after being acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline.  —  The Cubs had hoped Wilson would replace Wade Davis as closer in 2018 …

Ex-Orioles pitcher Sammy Stewart, who fell on hard times, dies at 63  —  Former Baltimore pitcher Sammy Stewart, who helped the Orioles win the 1983 World Series before falling into a life of crack cocaine addiction and arrests, has died.  He was 63.  —  The Henderson County Sheriff's Office …

Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … With Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray at the top and no real weak spot beyond that, the Diamondbacks might reasonably believe their rotation has a chance to be the best in the National League.  The only concern is what comes after them.

Rays Journal: Mallex shows off, a Roe v. Wade reference and a Maris sighting  —  TAMPA — The Rays are talking about giving Mallex Smith the opportunity to play regularly in leftfield.  —  In Sunday's 9-1 win over the Yankees, he showed why he could earn it, rapping three hits …

Estrada to expand his repertoire  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Marco Estrada has been lights out so far in Grapefruit League action and the Blue Jays' starter is hoping to shine even brighter in the regular season by mixing up his pitches more often.  —  Estrada, who went 10-9 with an ERA of 4.98 …

Cubs' Jon Lester's answer to head-scratching throwing problems: Be like Mike  —  Sign-Up for our Newsletter … SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Three years later, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester still can't throw to first base.  —  Not by any typical baseball definition anyway.

James Paxton struggles in 2nd outing of Mariners spring training  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. - James Paxton has had spring training struggles before, so seeing no sign of panic from the Mariners lefty after surrendering seven runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Rangers on Sunday was no surprise.

Jimmy Rollins wants to retire as a Phillie, but only his way  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Jimmy Rollins put on a pinstriped Phillies jersey Sunday for the first time in nearly four years.  Rollins, at Spectrum Field for a ceremony to honor the 2008 world champions, had not returned to the Phillies since he was traded after the 2014 season.