Waino dazzling in five innings against Astros  —  Yes, it was only for five innings and, yes, it was an exhibition game.  But the step by step progression of the 36-year-old Wainwright this spring has been palpable after critics and even supporters had wondered in the off-season what might …

Here's how little Yankees are paying the Baby Bombers  —  TAMPA — Aaron Judge is coming off a season in which he led the American League in homers, but he won't be leading the league in salary anytime soon.  The AL Rookie of the Year is set to make $622,300 with the Yankees this season, according to the Associated Press Thursday.

Minor League Baseball announces rules changes to go into effect in 2018  —  Minor League Baseball announced three rules changes Wednesday that will go into effect for the 2018 season.  —  The most drastic change will come in extra innings, where a runner will be placed on second every inning beginning in the 10th.

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.

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 …

Ailing Mets captain David Wright says doc told him there's nothing new wrong  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - David Wright is not ready to hang up the spikes and retire after receiving the latest medical news that he will have to shut down all baseball activity for another two months.

14 days to Rays opener, 14 things we think we know about their roster  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — There's two weeks — just or still, depending on your perspective — until opening day, and the Rays have most of their roster set and yet a lot of decisions to make.

Eloy Jimenez among 8 White Sox trimmed from major-league camp  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Eloy Jimenez Show has been moved to the back fields of Camelback Ranch.  —  The White Sox's top prospect was among eight players trimmed from the major-league camp Wednesday.

John Middleton's Phillies will never be cheap |  Bob Brookover  —  The optic was not good, but it belied the truth.  Yes, the Phillies arrived in spring training with one of the lowest payrolls in baseball and that is not where they belong.  —  Early in spring training …

As Nationals reassign Bryan Harper, could Bryce's brother still break into majors this year?  —  The Washington Post  —  No one expected Bryan Harper, brother of Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper, to crack the Nationals' opening day roster.  That he played well enough to earn …

Yankees option top prospect Gleyber Torres to Triple-A  —  TAMPA — The foregone conclusion of Gleyber Torres heading back to the minor leagues once veteran second baseman Neil Walker was signed by the Yankees on Monday only lasted one additional day.  —  Torres, the top prospect in the organization …

Brewers C Stephen Vogt not expected back for Opening Day  —  The Brewers are not expected to have catcher Stephen Vogt for Opening Day after a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder revealed a strained capsule.  —  Vogt, 33, will be shut down indefinitely.

Dodgers renew contracts of Cody Bellinger ($585K), Corey Seager ($605K)  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have renewed the contracts of 2017 National League Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger for $585,000 and of 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Corey Seager for $605,000.

Jose De Leon undergoes Tommy John surgery  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Right-hander Jose De Leon has become the second Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect in less than a month to have Tommy John surgery.  —  De Leon's torn ulnar collateral ligament was repaired Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews, the team said Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds rotation, Opening Day starter still TBA  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - If you want clarity with a pitching rotation, you've come to the wrong team.  The Reds aren't ready to announce the Opening Day rotation - or even the Opening Day starter.  —  “I have a general ideal,” Reds manager Bryan Price said.

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.

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.