Phillies' Zack Wheeler takes the next step in his rehab from surgery  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Zack Wheeler toed the rubber on a mound Thursday for the first time in more than six months.  —  The 21 pitches — all four-seam fastballs and sinkers — Wheeler threw at the Phillies' Carpenter Complex marked …

Vuori's Joe Kudla, Drew Brees among bidders in Padres' sale process: Sources  —  Share full article  —  Ahead of what could become a record-setting sale, the founder of a popular apparel brand and a Hall of Fame quarterback are leading one of five groups bidding to purchase the San Diego Padres …

3 Important Diamondbacks Relievers Expected to Pitch vs Angels  —  Three intriguing arms should have a chance to take the mound for Arizona. … The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon at Tempe Diablo Stadium, with a 1:10 p.m. first pitch scheduled.

Wayne Granger, former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher, dies at 81  —  Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Wayne Granger, who posted a 2.92 ERA in 227 relief appearances for Cincinnati from 1969 to 1971, died Feb. 25.  He was 81.  —  Granger became the first pitcher to appear in 90 games in a single season when he did so for the Reds in 1969.

Trio leaves Diamondbacks for WBC; Arizona shuts down Mariners  —  The first group of Diamondbacks taking part in the World Baseball Classic left the team's Salt River Fields facility on Friday, Feb. 27, manager Torey Lovullo said prior to his team's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria.

Detroit Tigers Top 47 Prospects  —  Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Detroit Tigers.  Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as our own observations.  This is the sixth year we're delineating between two anticipated relief roles …

Witt goes to top as Royals test different lineups  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals put Witt leadoff to boost at-bats ahead of his WBC duty.  — Witt's speed and 2024 batting title help create runs and stability.  — Spring lineup tests evaluate fit; Witt could start leadoff in season if needed.

Blue Jays might already have the best challenge hitter of ABS strike zone  —  Many major league hitters will experience the ABS strike zone challenge system for the first time in a regular season when Opening Day comes around.  —  But guys who have spent recent time in Triple-A have already worked with it …

Kim impressing, but 2B position battle will proceed without him  —  Dodgers infielder will leave camp to join Team Korea for the World Baseball Classic  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — With a limited time to make a good impression in his second big league camp, Hyeseong Kim has already given the Dodgers a lot to think about.

MLB could be staring at longer lockout after Tony Clark's ouster  —  Tony Clark had to go as the head of the players union with the combo of a federal investigation hanging over his head and an “inappropriate” relationship with his sister-in-law/employee.  —  But here's what's concerning for fans …