Chase Utley's suspension for vicious slide overturned  —  Chase Utley's two-game suspension for a takeout slide that resulted in a broken leg, and then a rule change, was overturned on appeal and Utley will be eligible for the start of the 2016 season.  —  Utley, the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Cespedes Gets 1st Hit of Spring, Mets Beat Braves 7-5  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes had an RBI infield single and reached base three times to help the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 on Sunday.  —  Cespedes went 1 for 2 with a walk and reached on an error.

The fastball — that faithful, simple pitch — is back en vogue with the Rockies.  —  The Denver Post  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — To understand baseball, it helps to hear the game's quirky language, from the obvious ("backdoor breaking ball") to the esoteric ("golden sombrero").

Giants' Samardzija Fans 5 in 3 Innings, Dodgers Win 5-2  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants starter Jeff Samardzija struck out five in three innings Sunday in San Francisco's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Samardzija gave up one run and five hits in his second start for his new team.

White Sox To Sign Austin Jackson  —  The White Sox have agreed to terms with outfielder Austin Jackson on a $5MM contract, Jon Heyman writes (all Twitter links).  Jackson is a Scott Boras client.  —  Heyman notes that Jackson could have signed with the Angels for more money …

Wong Goes 0 for 2 as Cards' Leadoff Man in Loss to Nationals  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Kolten Wong got a chance to bat leadoff for the St. Louis Cardinals and was hitless in two at-bats Sunday during a 5-2 loss to the Washington Nationals.  —  Wong vocalized his desire to hit in the top spot during the offseason.

Cano Homers in Mariners' Spring Loss to Angels  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Robinson Cano hit a two-run home run and Franklin Gutierrez added a solo shot for the Seattle Mariners in their 9-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in spring training Saturday.  —  Wade Miley, acquired from the Boston Red Sox …

Top Prospects Lead Astros Split Squad Past Pirates 11-8  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Houston prospect Matt Duffy homered twice and Carlos Correa had two hits to lead an Astros split squad over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-8 on Sunday.  —  Jake Marisnick hit a two-run shot for the Astros on a day when several …

Byung Ho Park Hits Slam for 1st Spring HR, Twins Beat Rays  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Korean slugger Byung Ho Park hit a grand slam for his first spring training homer, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday.  —  Park hit a towering shot to left field …

Mets have high hopes for this not-so-secret bullpen weapon  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Will it be Hansel Robles, sophomore sensation?  —  The 25-year-old righty grabbed the Mets' attention last season, when he was thrust into a bullpen in disarray and emerged among manager Terry Collins' most dependable options.

Braves lefty McKirahan (elbow) out for season  —  Braves left-handed reliever Andrew McKirahan will miss the 2016 season after suffering a torn elbow ligament in his first spring training appearance, general manager John Coppolella said Saturday.  —  McKirahan left the game Wednesday …