Marlins' Capps Out for Season Because of Tommy John Surgery  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins reliever Carter Capps was expected to contend for the closer's job this season.  Instead won't throw a single pitch.  —  Capps has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow that requires Tommy John surgery …

Astros revise manager A.J. Hinch's contract  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A.J. Hinch led the Astros to an extraordinary turnaround in his first season, both in the clubhouse and the standings.  The 41-year-old former catcher simultaneously validated himself and a franchise in the doldrums …

Red Sox top prospect Michael Kopech fractures hand after altercation with teammate  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Michael Kopech has run into trouble again.  —  Kopech, one of the Red Sox' top pitching prospects, fractured his right hand after engaging in an altercation with a teammate recently.

Floyd Solid, Blue Jays Beat Twins Split Squad 9-3  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Gavin Floyd pitched three strong innings and prospect Darrell Ceciliani hit a long grand slam, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past a Minnesota Twins split squad 9-3 on Tuesday.  —  Floyd, in the mix for the fifth spot …

Aaron Altherr Out Four To Six Months Due To Wrist Surgery  —  The rebuilding Phillies suffered a significant loss today, announcing that oufielder Aaron Altherr requires wrist surgery and will be sidelined for four to six months.  Altherr's surgery will repair a torn extensor carpi ulnaris retinaculum …

There's a catch to new Indians GM's family tradition  —  The father is the vice president of programming for WFAN Sports Radio in New York.  The son is the new general manager of the Cleveland Indians.  —  Busy men, hectic schedules.  Yet once a month, the two find a way to meet for something …

Four moves I'd like to see happen before Opening Day  —  Less than four weeks until Opening Day, a handful of contending teams still have holes to fill or upgrades to make, and there are a lot more players available than you might realize.  Not just the few potentially impactful free agents left …

Gonzalez Stronger as O's Remain Winless in Spring Training  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Miguel Gonzalez pitched into the third inning as he rebounded from a horrible first start, but the Baltimore Orioles dropped to 0-8-1 in the exhibition season with a 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Marlins, Braves To Play Game At Fort Bragg In New Stadium  —  Your browser does not support iframes.  —  Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association on Tuesday announced the Marlins and Braves will play a game at a newly constructed field in Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 3 to honor the U.S. military.

Harvey Goes 3 Innings in First Appearance Since World Series  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Matt Harvey went three innings in his first appearance since Game 5 of the World Series as the New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a spring training game Tuesday.

Peralta may be out two 2-3 months with thumb injury  —  St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta throws to second base in a fielding drill during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com