Erick Fedde went a long way to reach Cardinals.  How ‘cheap’ contract could mean another move  —  In today's 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, home of St. Louis Cardinals spring training — Ben Hochman discusses Nolan Arenado's amazing spring catch ... in left field!

Padres notes: Top prospects start together; reliever hit in face; Bryan Hoeing's progress; Sean Reynolds in a boot  —  PHOENIX — The Padres are no longer an organization whose biggest stars are in the minor leagues.  —  The future is no longer the thing that matters most.  They are built for now.

Juan Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat as Mets top Astros  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team.  Again.  —  Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Mets, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning against Houston on Saturday.

Anthony Rizzo remains without a team after battling injuries: ‘I want to play’  —  Anthony Rizzo is only 35.  But with spring training games underway, he continues to linger on the free-agent market.  —  Rizzo wants to play.  He's healthy enough to play.  Yet he knows the end of his career might be near.

Red Sox rookie lefty will be ‘out for a while’ but surgery isn't an option  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Red Sox received relatively good on lefty reliever Zach Penrod but still expect him to miss a good chunk of time with an elbow injury.  —  Penrod's MRI revealed no structural damage …

Eddie Fisher, All-Star reliever and World Series champ, dies at 88  —  ALTUS, Okla. — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died.  He was 88.

Detroit Tigers' A.J. Hinch to miss first spring training game for funeral of former coach  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch glanced over his shoulder, watching his players stretch while his coaches stood together on the field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Yanks amend longstanding facial hair policy, to allow ‘well-groomed beards’  —  TAMPA, Fla. — This Yankees team is about to look different than any other in a generation.  —  Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced on Friday that the organization has amended …

Billionaire Justin Ishbia abandons bid for Twins to boost his stake in White Sox: Sources  —  CHICAGO — Chicago-area billionaire Justin Ishbia has dropped his pursuit of the Minnesota Twins, The Athletic has learned, and will instead buy more shares from other limited partners to increase …

Nine teams, two close calls, one blocked trade: Inside the Cardinals' failed effort to move Nolan Arenado  —  During their annual holiday party at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals looked poised to get the only item on their wish list.  —  It was the Friday after the Winter Meetings …