Jones' days as Ranger may end soon  —  Outfielder, agent expected to make decision on Friday  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Outfielder Andruw Jones is expecting a call from his agent, Scott Boras, on Friday.  It could signal the end of his time with the Rangers.  —  Jones, who is in camp …

New York Mets' Brian Schneider out indefinitely with calf strain  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider is out indefinitely with a strained right calf.  —  Schneider was a late scratch from Wednesday's game after waking up with pain and stiffness behind and above his right knee.

Spring rumblings: Astros, Pedro, a young Brave  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The strange spring of 2009 rumbles on ...  HELLO, HOUSTON: Clubs that have spoken with the Astros say that in the wake of the loss of Aaron Boone, they'll give Chris Johnson every opportunity to win Boone's spot as a platoon third baseman and utility man.

Prosecutor advises probation, no jail for Tejada … NEW YORK — The United States Attorney's office has recommended that Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada receive a sentence of probation for lying to congressional investigators in 2005, according to a memorandum filed on Thursday in Washington, D.C., federal court.

Hanley Ramirez out with shoulder tendinitis  —  VIERA - Ten minutes before the buses were to leave from Jupiter for Wednesday night's road game against the Nationals, Fredi Gonzalez got some bad news.  —  Shortstop Hanley Ramirez told Gonzalez his right shoulder was bothering him to the extent that he couldn't play.

Brewers Blog  —  The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside dope on the Brewers  —  Macha considering Kendall at leadoff  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - I just checked with manager Ken Macha and it is not a whim that catcher Jason Kendall …

Red Sox Still Looking For A Catcher  —  By Tim Dierkes [March 19 at 12:17pm CST]  —  According to ESPN's Peter Gammons: … Montero, 25, hit .255/.330/.435 last year in 207 plate appearances as Chris Snyder's backup.  He threw out 18.2% of attempted base-stealers.

Braves' Tommy Hanson is just one prospect creating a buzz this spring … PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Top Braves pitching prospect Tommy Hanson blew away scouts in the Arizona Fall League and again early this spring.  But he couldn't deal with Fernando Tatis (two-run home run) …

Pedro Martinez still hoping for return to Mets  —  Pedro Martinez is still holding out hope for a return to the Mets despite every indication that they have no interest, according to a friend who has spoken to the righthander recently.  —  The Dodgers appear to be Martinez's more likely landing point …

Longoria to join Team USA  —  Third baseman Evan Longoria will be joining Team USA, according to Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman.  —  Longoria will travel to Los Angeles on Friday to join his new teammates, Friedman told to ESPN.com.  The help was needed for the U.S., which has lost five of its players to injury.

Bald Vinny's Roll Call: First Installment  —  The Voice of Yankee Universe is excited to bring you the first installment of Bald Vinny's Roll Call.  As we reported earlier this week, Vinny Milano, the man you know as the face and voice of the famed bleacher creatures, will be sharing …

Tampa Bay reclaims Morlan  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - The Brewers have lost Rule 5 draft pick Eduardo Morlan, who was re-claimed this morning by Tampa Bay.  —  The Brewers tried to work out a deal with the Rays to keep Morlan and send him to the minors …