Manager Walt Weiss said there is no timetable for Matzek's return to camp  —  The Denver Post  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek has left spring training to deal with personal issues tied to his ongoing struggles with performance anxiety.

Hatchet-swinging attacker shot and killed by customer at 7-11  —  WHITE CENTER, Wash. — A customer with a concealed carry permit shot and killed a masked man wielding a hatchet inside a convenience store Sunday morning, according to investigators.  —  The King County Sheriff's Office …

10 a.m. Monday: UM football news this AM; Another DE visiting Dolphins today; Dolphin czar's surprising comment; Richt and staff determined to fix shortcomings as spring practice opens Tuesday; Dolphins, Heat, Marlins  —  Four quick things before we get to the Sunday buzz column:

Reds looking to remain competitive while they remake their roster  —  No one should accuse the Reds of tanking.  If anything, the rap against them is that they haven't gone far enough in dismantling their roster.  —  Some of their efforts failed due to factors beyond their control …

Heston Strikes Out 4 in 4 Scoreless Innings for Giants  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chris Heston stepped in when Madison Bumgarner was scratched and pitched four scoreless innings to help the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 on Sunday.  —  Bumgarner has tightness in his rib cage and a nerve condition in his left foot.

Yankees' CC Sabathia touched up in second spring training start  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia believes he's one of the Yankees' five best starting pitchers.  Sunday's outing may have others wondering if that's actually the case.  —  Joe Girardi has said for weeks that the Yankees …

Alvarez Makes Orioles Debut in Loss to Twins  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Pedro Alvarez made his spring debut with Baltimore on Sunday and hit an RBI double in the first inning of the Orioles' 14-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins.  —  Alvarez went 1 for 3 in his first game since he finalized a $5.75 million …

Source: Mets looking to acquire backup catcher  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Despite having a pair of major-league-ready young catchers, the New York Mets are telling teams they are interested in acquiring a backup catcher to break camp with the big-league club, a source told ESPN.com.

Notes: Can the Angels make Andrelton Simmons a better hitter?  —  “I'm still trying to be a better hitter.  Everybody is.  You try to pick up from guys like Mike Trout and Albert Pujols.  Hopefully by the end of the year, I learn a lot from them,” says Andrelton Simmons.  —  Rob Tringali/Getty Images

Cozart Homers as Reds Beat Mariners 5-3 in Spring Game  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Zack Cozart and Jake Cave hit back-to-back home runs, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 spring win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.  —  Cozart connected for a two-run shot against Nathan Karns with two out in the third inning.

Jordan Lyles struggles for Rockies; Kershaw sharp for L.A.  —  DODGERS 6, ROCKIES 4  —  Scottsdale, Ariz. — Here's the most important thing to know about Sunday's Cactus League game between the Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers: Rockies right-hander Jordan Lyles, who will likely be the club's …

Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta to skip Cactus League start this week  —  Photos of the Cubs starting pitcher.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jon Lester will throw in a minor-league “B” game Tuesday instead of his scheduled Cactus League start against the Padres.  —  Clayton Richard will get the start instead for the Cubs.