Cards break out with 11 runs in two innings  —  • When asked this weekend what he expects to see from his club's offense when wins and losses begin to count, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny dismissed concerns about meager spring-training statistics and picked out one word: dangerous.

Fitness-conscious Jake Arrieta has kindered soul in Phillies manager Gabe Kapler  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon gushed about Jake Arrieta's contributions to the Cubs but sensed that his former star pitcher would blend well with Phillies manager Gabe Kapler.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes sidelined after receiving cortisone injection for injury  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes' wrist isn't a minor issue anymore.  —  The outfielder received a cortisone shot in his right wrist Tuesday according to the Mets, and will now rest to let it heal.

A Juan Lagares trade is looking more and more possible  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — The planets are aligning, so much so that Juan Lagares could begin the season with another team.  —  According to industry sources, the Mets have received recent phone calls about the former Gold Glove winner and haven't ruled out the idea of trading him.

Eyeing postseason, Lance Lynn says Twins are a great fit  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The unusually slow free-agent market took Lance Lynn's wait to find a team through the winter and well into spring training.  —  The offer he settled on from the Minnesota Twins also came with the expectation …

Yes, Ron Gardenhire, Jordan Zimmermann should be in Tigers rotation  —  Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch spoke to reporters on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by George Sipple/DFP  —  TAMPA, Fla. — It's a mystery that will be solved another day.

Carlos Gonzalez: ‘Proud’ to play 10 years in Colorado, OK with free-agency try  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Carlos Gonzalez says he has no regrets about his first voyage into free agency.  —  “I'm glad I'm back.  I'm wearing the same uniform I've been wearing for the last nine seasons …

Gleyber Torres sent to Scranton by the Yankees, vows to be ready for his next chance  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Gleyber Torres might soon impact the Yankees' roster, but just not yet.  —  The club's top organizational prospect, Torres was optioned Tuesday to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre …

Longtime aces Wainwright, Verlander clash  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  • The Cardinals get their second crack in five days at Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander on Wednesday.  Last Friday, Verlander struck out eight Cardinals in five innings, allowing only a home run by Paul DeJong.

Ivan Nova will start opening day, might not finish season with Pirates  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Ivan Nova will be the Pirates' opening-day starting pitcher at Detroit on March 29.  It is unclear whether he will remain with Pittsburgh through the entire season.

Mets send Tim Tebow to minor league camp after batting .056  —  The New York Mets have reassigned Tim Tebow to minor league camp.  —  Tebow had just one hit in 18 at-bats this spring (.056).  He had struck out 11 times.  —  Tebow said he was somewhat limited in camp by an ankle injury …

Want to tell the Miami Marlins how you feel?  Here's your opportunity  —  The Miami Marlins know their fans have plenty of thoughts about the direction of the organization both on and off the field.  —  Now, they are streamlining the way those fans can share their feelings.

For starters: Rays at Pirates, with Gomez hitting second  —  Deciding on a batting order is one of the issues to be resolved over the next couple weeks for the Rays, with opening day on March 29.Today against the Pirates, the Rays will look at RF Carlos Gomez

Ji-Man Choi continuing to make an impact in Brewers camp  —  PHOENIX - Barring unforeseen personnel moves, Ji-Man Choi seems to have no real chance of making the Milwaukee Brewers' opening-day roster.  —  Nevertheless, the slugging first baseman from South Korea is making an impact in his first Brewers camp, on and off the field.