Price for Dodgers questioned  —  Garvey Says Price Too High  —  Steve Garvey tells Colin Cowherd that $2 billion for the Dodgers was irresponsible and that Frank McCourt's involvement was a deal breaker for his ownership group.  —  LOS ANGELES — While Los Angeles sports fans celebrate …

Curt Schilling: Red Sox are growing tired of Valentine  —  Bobby Valentine just can't win.  —  The polarizing Red Sox manager reportedly has a growing rift with general manager Ben Cherington, and now he's believed to be falling out of favor with his players.

Bernadina to miss two days for father's funeral  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that outfielder Roger Bernadina will not be with the Nationals for two days starting Thursday, as he is going to Willemstad, Curacao, to attend his father's funeral.

Upton acknowledges opening day now less likely  —  UPDATE, 4:26: And right in line with Upton's revised perspective, manager Joe Maddon said he, exec VP Andrew Friedman and head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield will meet tonight with Upton to discuss his status and availability.

Suzuki Stars in Japan, M's Beat A's in MLB Opener  —  TOKYO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki looked perfectly at home, putting on the kind of show that made him so popular in Japan.  —  Too bad most fans across America couldn't follow along.  —  Suzuki got four hits and plenty of attention …

Freeman stays hot, supporting Beachy  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Hiroki Kuroda delivered another strong start and Eric Chavez produced three run-scoring hits while helping the Yankees play to a 5-5 tie with the Braves at Champion Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Zimmermann, Werth power Nats past Mets  —  Righty tosses six shutout innings; slugger hits fourth spring homer  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The start of the regular season may still be a week away, but Jayson Werth and Jordan Zimmermann certainly look ready.

Swisher says Pettitte looking good for Yankees  —  TAMPA — While Andy Pettitte took a break from throwing Yankees batting practice Tuesday, Billy Connors and Nick Swisher discussed what the veteran lefty looked like on the mound.  —  “Looks like he never missed a beat,” said Connors …

Omar Vizquel makes Blue Jays' opening day roster  —  Omar Vizquel was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster Wednesday a month before his 45th birthday, making the backup infielder the oldest active position player in the major leagues.  —  The 11-time Gold Glove winner had signed a minor league contract on Jan. 23.