Vladimir Guerrero works out in DR  —  Vladimir Guerrero worked out for Cleveland Indians scouts at the club's academy in the Dominican Republic, sources told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com.  —  Guerrero  —  “Guerrero was here today at the Indians' academy in Bocachica,” said one source.

Valentine dismisses report of wedge with GM  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was not amused at all by a recent Boston Globe report that suggested a wedge between he and general manager Ben Cherington over some upcoming roster decisions.  —  “I think it's lazy journalism,” said Valentine.

Mets to honor Carter on Opening Day  —  JUPITER, Fla. — The Mets will honor late Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter on Opening Day, with Carter's family participating in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field.  —  Carter's wife, Sandy, son, D.J., and daughters, Kimmy and Christy …

Sources: Joba to set record straight on injury  —  New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is expected to meet with reporters Tuesday to set the record straight about his ankle injury, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.  —  Chamberlain will tell reporters that when he was hurt last week …

Blue Jays' Dustin McGowan expects quick recovery from foot injury  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Dustin McGowan knows this injury, and he is not worried.  —  “It's still a little tender, but it's getting better, actually,” the Toronto Blue Jays' right-hander said Monday after undergoing treatment …

Grabow exercises out clause, gets released  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Veteran reliever John Grabow exercised the out clause in his Minor League contract Monday and was granted his unconditional release by the Dodgers to pursue a job elsewhere.  —  Grabow pitched well for the Dodgers this spring …

Marmol returns strong in Cubs' split-squad win  —  MESA, Ariz. — Bryan LaHair hit an RBI double to back Paul Maholm, who struck out six over five scoreless innings and led a Cubs split squad to a 2-0 victory Monday over the Padres.  —  Maholm, expected to be the fifth starter for the Cubs …

Jackson nicked for three runs vs. D-backs  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ian Kennedy pitched seven strong innings as the D-backs beat the Cubs, 3-2, on Monday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Salt River Fields.  —  Kennedy (2-2) became the first Arizona pitcher to last seven innings …

Fly, fly away: Mariners ride in a Blackhawk  —  TOKYO — Mariners players Justin Smoak, Dustin Ackley and George Sherrill got a different view of Japan on Monday.  A little sideways it turned out, with hearts in their throats, as they received a thrill-of-a-lifetime ride on a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter.