Giancarlo Stanton Questionable For Opening Day Following Calf Injury  —  In yet another bit of unwelcome injury news for the Yankees, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday that Giancarlo Stanton sustained a calf injury while working in the outfield yesterday (Twitter link via Joel Sherman of the New York Post).

Frustrated Fans Ask the Mets: Can We Venmo You?  —  In response to the thrifty team's decision not to pursue costly players and coaches this off-season, fans bombarded the Mets' general manager with small cash payments on the app.  —  There was only one logical response in Frankie Wilton's mind.

These six Texas Rangers have been the most impressive at spring training  —  The first spring workout for Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers was Feb. 12, and the initial full-squad work out followed five days later.  —  The first game was a week ago, and the Rangers played their sixth Cactus League game Thursday.

Indians' Emmanuel Clase Out 8-12 Weeks With Teres Major Strain  —  The Indians received another injury blow Thursday, as an MRI revealed a moderate strain of the teres major muscle in hard-throwing young reliever Emmanuel Clase's back (Twitter link via Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon-Journal).

Trevor Bauer plans to prioritize a unique idea when he reaches free agency  —  GOODYEAR, Arizona - When Trevor Bauer becomes a free agent at the end of the upcoming season, he has a unique idea that he wants teams to consider:  —  He wants to pitch every fourth day instead of the typical every fifth day.

Ozuna says he would have welcomed one-year deal from Cardinals; it just wasn't offered a second time  —  NORTH PORT, Fla. — If he knew then what he knows now, Atlanta Braves cleanup hitter Marcell Ozuna would have answered one of the Cardinals' biggest questions of spring way, way, way back in mid-November.

Jeter says 'don't underestimate' veteran signings as Marlins' rebuild hits key point  —  For the past two years, the Miami Marlins' focus has been building from the ground up.  Feed the minor-league system with high-end prospects, and, eventually, the results will end up at the major-league level.

Nolan Arenado frustrated with offseason turbulence with Rockies management: ‘All I want to do is win’  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nolan Arenado, wiping the sweat off his face after a rigorous workout, plops down in front of his locker, and for the next 40 minutes, talking in a soft, calm tone …

Dodgers Shut Down Jimmy Nelson's Throwing Program  —  Dodgers right-hander Jimmy Nelson has been shut down for the time being after experiencing a setback following yesterday's bullpen session, tweets Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.  Nelson has been dealing with back and groin pain early …

Griffin Canning Undergoing MRI On Right Elbow  —  In an all-too-familiar bit of ominous news for Angels fans, manager Joe Maddon revealed today that right-hander Griffin Canning is headed for an MRI to examine his right elbow (Twitter link via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register).

Sale won't be ready to pitch Opening Day  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox ace Chris Sale has been ruled out for Opening Day and is expected to start the season on the 15-day injured list, interim manager Ron Roenicke said on Thursday.  —  Sale is not injured, but he is building …

MLB cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances  —  TAMPA — MLB is trying to avoid a sticky mess in the future.  —  Chris Young, recently elevated by MLB to a senior VP to oversee on-field operations and umpire development, has been touring camps in Arizona and Florida to deliver …