White Sox Designate Mike Olt  —  The White Sox have designated third baseman Mike Olt for assignment, the team has announced (via MLB.com's Scott Merkin, on Twitter).  His roster spot was needed for the signing of Austin Jackson, which has been made official.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.