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

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 …

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 …

Orioles To Sign Pedro Alvarez  —  TODAY: Alvarez's incentives are tied to plate appearances, Rich Dubroff of CSNmidatlantic.com tweets.  He'll take home $200K upon reaching 350, 400, 450, and 550 turns at bat, and an additional $250K if he gets to 600.  —  YESTERDAY: The Orioles have agreed …

Outfielder brings right-handed bat, adds speed  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — That “one more move” talked about by White Sox general manager Rick Hahn and executive vice president Ken Williams arrived Sunday, as the team agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with free-agent outfielder Austin Jackson.

Sarasota County board votes to pursue spring-training deal with Braves  —  Continuing to search for a new spring-training home, the Braves are in serious talks with officials in Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast about building a facility there.  —  UPDATE, 11 a.m.: The Sarasota County Commission …

My Toughest Out  —  I've played in sold out stadiums.  I've undergone numerous surgeries.  And I've even pitched in the World Series.  —  But nothing scared me more than saying these three words: “I need help.”  —  Well, it's not even the words, really.  Words are easy to say, particularly when you don't believe them.

Votto Hits First Homer, Reds Beat Angels 8-5  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Joey Votto hit one of Cincinnati's three homers off Matt Shoemaker, leading the Reds to an 8-5 win over a Los Angeles Angels split squad on Monday.  —  Votto and Jordan Pacheco hit their first homers back-to-back during a four-run third inning.

Castillo Homers, Drives in 5 as Diamondbacks Beat Mariners  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Welington Castillo homered and drove in five runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over Seattle Mariners 10-8 Monday.  —  Castillo did all his damage in the game's first four innings, getting three hits.

Hosmer Hits 2-Run Double, KC Beats Cubs in Split-Squad Game  —  MESA, Ariz. — Eric Hosmer hit a two-run double to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in a game between split squads Monday.  —  Hosmer's double in the sixth inning was followed by an RBI single by Salvador Perez.