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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Rangers Acquire Bryan Holaday From Tigers  —  The Rangers announced that they have acquired catcher Bryan Holaday from the Tigers in exchange for right-hander Myles Jaye and catcher Bobby Wilson.  In a related move, the Rangers have designated left-handed pitcher Sam Freeman for assignment.

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 …

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.

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.