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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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

Ballpark Buzz: Swarm of Bees Delays KC's Win Over Rockies  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — In what became a real “B” game at spring training, a swarm of bees briefly delayed the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.  —  Edinson Volquez threw three hitless innings for the Royals …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jeremy Hellickson scratched from start with the flu  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jeremy Hellickson was sent home from camp on Wednesday morning with the flu and will miss his scheduled start against Baltimore.  —  Hellickson is one of several players that have been sick this spring with what the team called the …

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.

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 …