Wainwright scratched from start against Washington  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  • Veteran Adam Wainwright has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Cardinals' last Grapefruit League game Sunday and will be replaced by 21-year-old Jordan Hicks, one of the Cardinals' top prospects.

Catcher Christian Vazquez, Red Sox reach deal through 2021  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Catcher Christian Vazquez and the Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a new contract that takes him through the 2021 season.  —  The deal announced Saturday includes a team option for 2022.

20 years of the Rays: The 20 weirdest moments  —  • Joe Maddon with black hair, as a prelude to the Johnny Cash-themed road trip was a little disturbing.  But Lou Piniella with blonde highlights?  That was quite the sight.  Keeping a promise to his players if they strung together three meager wins …

National League capsules: 2017 division champs should repeat  —  • Outfielder Bryce Harper is headed toward free agency and a record-shattering contract.  This is his chance to prove he is worth epic money.  Can the Nationals keep him?  If not, can they win a title before he leaves?

Michael Conforto to start on DL after shoulder surgery  —  New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto was informed Sunday morning that he will start the season on the disabled list as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.  —  Mets manager Mickey Callaway delivered the news to Conforto, according to the New York Daily News.

Pedro Strop passes test, but Cubs will wait before finalizing opening day roster  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs will wait until Monday or Tuesday to finalize their 25-man roster, general manager Jed Hoyer said Saturday night.  —  The main concern now is the health of Pedro Strop …

Ozuna brings the thump to end the slump  —  St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna takes batting practice during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna …

Brewers ship 2017 Opening Day starter Junior Guerra to minors  —  PHOENIX — The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned Junior Guerra, their Opening Day starter a year ago, to Triple-A Colorado Springs.  —  Guerra has made five spring starts and is scheduled to pitch Sunday's Cactus League finale against the Chicago White Sox.

‘It was ugly’: Rangers minor league coach struck in face by line drive  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  Howard Johnson, the former MLB third baseman now serving as hitting coach for the Texas Rangers' Triple-A team, was struck in the face Saturday by a foul line drive into the dugout and taken to an area hospital.

Pitcher Bartolo Colon cut by Rangers, could rejoin them soon  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Texas Rangers have cut pitcher Bartolo Colon, but the popular 44-year-old could rejoin them soon.  —  The Rangers released Colon from his minor league contract.  The team faced a Saturday deadline …

Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … The Diamondbacks chose the path of least resistance in aligning their first two starters for the season-opening series against the Colorado Rockies, naming Patrick Corbin their Opening Day starter with left-hander Robbie Ray in line to pitch the second game.

Braves release veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir  —  ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have released Scott Kazmir after the left-hander fell short in his bid to win the No. 5 spot in the team's rotation.  —  The 34-year-old Kazmir was acquired with Brandon McCarthy and infielder Charlie Culberson …

Giants ace Bumgarner has surgery on broken left pinkie  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner has undergone surgery to have three pins inserted into the broken pinkie on his pitching hand.  —  Bumgarner had surgery Saturday, and is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Detroit Tigers' Johnny Barbato (elbow) may not be ready for Opening Day  —  The beginning of the Major League Baseball season brings a new round of predictions.  The Detroit Free Press' Anthony Fenech and George Sipple give their prognostications for the 2018 season.  Wochit  —  CONNECT

U-turn: Twins reclaim Kennys Vargas on waivers from Reds  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kennys Vargas has made a quick U-turn and is headed back to the Minnesota Twins.  —  The Twins reclaimed Vargas off waivers from Cincinnati on Saturday, two days after the Reds plucked him from Minnesota.

Jarrin no se va anywhere just yet  —  LOS ANGELES — Everywhere he goes, he is serenaded, by restaurant busboys and city officials, from the bleacher seats to the dugout club, his life reflected in the singing of a call that has become a connection.  —  Se va, se va, se va ...  Jaime Jarrin softly smiles.

Phillies Designate Cameron Rupp  —  The Phillies have designated catcher Cameron Rupp for assignment, per a team announcement.  The club selected right-hander Drew Hutchison's contract in a corresponding move.  —  The 29-year-old Rupp has been a member of the Phillies since they chose …

Giants fans to pay more for parking at Bay Bridge rivalry games in Oakland unless they yell “Go A's!”  —  Hey, Giants fans.  It's gonna cost ya to motor up to the Coliseum.  —  The Oakland Athletics announced on Saturday a playful pricing plan for parking at their stadium for games against the Bay Bridge rivals.