Padres are scouting Pablo Sandoval  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — There's a San Diego Padres scout here taking a close look at Pablo Sandoval, post-back injury.  —  Does the story go beyond that?  —  It's anyone's guess.  —  The Padres were one of the teams that offered Sandoval a contract …

Matt Harvey cleared for Opening Day after having clot in bladder  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets ace Matt Harvey is a go for Opening Day on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals after a scare regarding his urinary tract.  —  “It started with a bladder infection …

Phillies release Edward Mujica as bullpen takes shape  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Edward Mujica sat at his locker Tuesday morning.  He dipped into a small water bottle and did not bother changing into his Phillies uniform as he awaited his fate.  At 8:22 a.m., pitching coach Bob McClure summoned the veteran reliever.

Rangers Release Drew Stubbs  —  The Rangers have released outfielder Drew Stubbs, per an announcement from club executive VP of communications John Blake.  —  He had exercised his opt-out provision, Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram reports (Twitter links).

Welcome to Pittsburgh, home of baseball's most dynamic pitching laboratory  —  Pitching coach Ray Searage leads an unorthodox crew that has revitalized plenty of pitchers in Pirates uniforms.  —  Justin K. Aller/Getty Images  —  BRADENTON, Fla. —  Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage sat …

Phillies sign Will Venable, who could win outfield job  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Ever since Aaron Altherr succumbed to wrist surgery at the beginning of the month, the Phillies have poked around other team's outfielders, exploring possible trades, waiver claims or signings.

Will Smith To Attempt Knee Rehab; Out At Least 6 Weeks  —  Brewers reliever Will Smith will attempt to rehab his ailing right knee, as Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.  The hope is that an approximately three-week layoff before throwing will allow the southpaw …

Foltynewicz rocked for 4 homers in 3 innings vs. Astros  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Braves are still evaluating whether to have Mike Foltynewicz open the season as their No. 5 starter, and his performance Monday night might've convinced them he could use a bit more time to prepare.

Jamey Wright To Retire  —  Veteran righty Jamey Wright, who was in camp with the Dodgers on a minor league deal, is set to retire, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick was among those to tweet.  The 41-year-old didn't appear professionally last season after he was released late in camp by the Rangers.

Driver dies after crash sends jeep over bridge, into trees in Phenix City  —  UPDATE:  —  4:45 PM — Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan tells News 3 that the driver of the jeep this morning, 50-year-old Thomas Morgan, has died at Midtown Medical ICU from blunt force trauma to the chest.