Cubs' Javier Baez could be sidelined through Tuesday  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs second baseman Javier Baez underwent an MRI on his left hamstring that turned out to be “minimal,” manager Joe Maddon said Saturday.  —  But Baez, who suffered a cramp while running out a double on Thursday …

White Sox prospect Luis Robert out 10 weeks with thumb injury  —  Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert is expected to miss approximately 10 weeks because of a sprained ligament in his left thumb.  —  The White Sox announced Saturday that Robert, 20, will have his hand immobilized for six weeks.

Mets' Steven Matz produces first good outing of camp while competing for roster spot  —  Mets lefty Steven Matz discusses his four shutout innings against Detroit Matt Ehalt/NorthJersey.com  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — As a 54.00 ERA weighed on Steven Matz this week, Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland …

Yankees roster questions: Tyler Wade over Gleyber Torres?  Miguel Andujar or Brandon Drury?  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - More than midway through Yankees camp, there are still a few more roster questions than answers as the 2018 season approaches.  —  So, with just under three weeks …

Shohei Ohtani admits ‘adjustments need to be made’ after rough start  —  Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani gave up six runs in a shaky three-inning start Friday in a “B” game against the Mexican League's Tijuana Toros.  —  Ohtani, 23, was scheduled for 60 pitches in four innings, but he reached 64 pitches after only three.

Norris is on course for bullpen duty  —  • The Cardinals could have eight relievers, to go with five starters, when their season starts March 29.  And newcomer Bud Norris will be among the former group, manager Mike Matheny said before the Cardinals' 4-2 exhibition loss to the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Could Aaron Judge's injury deter Bryce Harper from Home Run Derby in D.C. this year?  —  TAMPA — By hinting that taking a million swings at last year's Home Run Derby could have led to his shoulder injury or exacerbated an existing condition, Aaron Judge has essentially added a new wrinkle …

Dayton Moore on Mike Moustakas: 'We just can't wait to get work together again'  —  Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore spoke to reporters during a press conference to announce the re-signing of third baseman Mike Moustakas on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Surprise, Arizona.

Rays could be set up to win and spend big in 2019  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — How this season plays out will be one of baseball's bigger mysteries.  —  Rays officials are adamant that with a remixed roster emphasizing pitching and defense and a more contact-oriented offensive approach they are good enough to compete.

Carpenter to DH on Tuesday  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Matt Carpenter, who has been on the rehab program for nearly a month now after suffering back discomfort before camp officially opened, said he would make his first appearance in a Cardinals lineup on Tuesday.

Wacha, Cecil to work against Marlins  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Righthander Michael Wacha will make his third start of the spring for the Cardinals Saturday.  And lefthander Brett Cecil will appear in a varsity game for the first time this year when the Cardinals play yet another exhibition game …

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer strong in return, no say on Opening Day  —  The Detroit Tigers started Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, with individual pictures, followed by practice.  First rounder pitcher Alex Faedo faced major-league hitters for the first time, too.  Video by Kirthmon F. Dozier/DFP Wochit

The Oakland A's aren't nearly as boring as you think  —  MESA, Ariz. — The Houston Astros are baseball's reigning World Series champions.  Shohei Ohtani is sucking up so much attention at Los Angeles Angels' camp, Mike Trout can barely get a mention.  The Seattle Mariners have three potential Hall …

Cincinnati Reds hope Luis Castillo comes up aces  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Call him the Great Right(-handed) Hope.  —  Luis Castillo represents the latest young Reds pitcher who could be, might be, hopefully will be a top of the rotation pitcher.  When he see Castillo follow a 98 mph fastball ball …