NY Mets center fielder Andres Torres says strained calf is better, but he feels ‘awkward’ in batter's box  —  Collins says Torres may not make it back for Opening Day, DL stint possible  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — First, the good news: Andres Torres batted four times in a minor-league game on Friday.

NY Mets left-hander Johan Santana to throw one final bullpen session that will determine if he'll pitch against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day  —  If he's not ready for assignment, R.A. Dickey could take his place  —  Recovering from shoulder surgery, Johan Santana is still unsure if he'll be ready for opener.

Phillies grab big lead, can't hold off Yankees  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Pineda's chances of breaking camp in the Yankees' rotation took a hit on Friday as the young right-hander was chased in the third inning of a 13-9 victory over the Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

TAMPA — New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda said he felt “a little sore” in the back of his right shoulder during an abbreviated outing Friday night in which he allowed six runs in 2-2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  As ominous as that sounds, it was unclear if Pineda is injured or …

Giants pitcher Barry Zito encouraged to watch Jamie Moyer  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. - The San Francisco Giants were shut out by Colorado Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer twice this spring, and the clubhouse consensus was that it might be best if the team didn't see Moyer again for a while.