Sabathia Goes 2 Hitless Innings as Yanks Lose to Marlins 1-0  —  JUPITER, Fla. — CC Sabathia spent four hours on the team bus to make his spring training debut.  —  The outing went much quicker.  —  Sabathia pitched two hitless innings Tuesday for the New York Yankees, who lost 1-0 to the Miami Marlins.

Prince Fielder to participate in study because of problems sleeping  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Rangers slugger Prince Fielder returned to Texas on Wednesday to take part in a sleep study after having trouble getting rest during spring training.  —  The study is supposed to last 48 hours.

Cardinals Catcher Molina Makes Nice Tag in Spring Debut  —  JUPITER, Fla. — There was no hesitation from Yadier Molina.  The St. Louis Cardinals catcher stepped up and made the play.  —  Molina executed the maneuver that got him injured, a sweeping tag at the plate, saving a run in his spring training debut.

Pujols, Trout Star, Pitchers Struggle as Dodgers Tie Angels  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pujols collected his first two hits since offseason foot surgery, Mike Trout tripled and doubled, and the Los Angeles Angels roughed up Scott Kazmir in a 13-13, nine-inning tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Carlos Gonzalez, after HR off Johnny Cueto, says Rockies sending a message  —  ROCKIES 8, GIANTS 6  —  Scottsdale, Ariz. — Johnny Cueto and his $130 million contract debuted Wednesday in a San Francisco Giants uniform, pitching in his first Cactus League game.  Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez didn't get a long look.

Arrieta Sharp in Spring Debut, Indians Beat Cubs  —  MESA, Ariz. — NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta struck out four in two perfect innings of his spring debut as the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cleveland Indians 5-3 Wednesday.  —  Arrieta registered 96 mph on the stadium scoreboard radar gun with his fastball.

Mariners expect Scribner, Cook to open season on disabled list  —  Injuries create increased opportunities for Tony Zych and Joel Peralta  —  LHP Danny Hultzen sidelined again as shoulder problems resurface  —  Felix Hernandez throws live BP, says he's ready for Cactus League debut

Gallardo Rocked in Orioles Debut, Ruf Hits 2 HRs for Phils  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Yovani Gallardo had a rough debut for the Orioles, Darin Ruf hit two homers for the Phillies and Philadelphia beat Baltimore 8-4 Wednesday.  —  Gallardo allowed three runs and four hits in two innings.

Matt Hasselbeck to Join ESPN, Mike Ditka Removed From Sunday Countdown  —  Matt Hasselbeck, the quarterback who spent the last three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, is expected to join ESPN this week, where he'll replace Mike Ditka on the network's marquee football show, Sunday Countdown, three sources told The Big Lead.

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 …

Adrian Beltre Seeks Three-Year Deal From Rangers  —  Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is looking for a three-year deal in extension talks with the club, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (Twitter links).  He's also hoping to out-earn Pablo Sandoval on an annual basis, per the report …

Four teams pursue C.J. Anderson early  —  Running back C.J. Anderson is quickly drawing interest on the restricted free agency market.  —  Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Patriots, Dolphins, 49ers, and Bears already have expressed interest in man who currently is the best tailback on the Denver roster.

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 …