20 years of the Rays: Recounting the 20 most memorable injuries  —  With the Rays planning a year-long celebration of their 20th anniversary, the Times is taking a look back - with 20 lists of 20 things about those first 20 seasons.Being a Rays fan over the yea

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Cubs pick Victor Caratini as backup catcher over Chris Gimenez  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs believe 24-year-old Victor Caratini will benefit more as a major-league backup catcher than he would in the minor leagues.  —  That was a big factor in the team's decision to select Caratini for the job …

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.

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 …

White Sox reserving the right to dream big in Year 2 of the rebuild  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Ten years ago the Rays were coming off a 96-loss season and predicted by most to finish last again the American League East.  —  It didn't turn out that way, as starter James Shields pointed out at the start of White Sox spring training.

Michael Brantley won't break camp with Indians  —  Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will start the season on the disabled list as he continues to recover from ankle surgery.  —  The Indians announced the decision Sunday, four days after Brantley made his spring training debut.

Lefty Wade LeBlanc returns to Mariners  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Left-hander Wade LeBlanc has rejoined the Seattle Mariners, two days after he asked for his release from the New York Yankees.  —  The Mariners signed the 33-year-old LeBlanc on Sunday.  —  The move could help shore up a Mariners bullpen …

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

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 …

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.

Meet the men trying to rebuild the Detroit Tigers  —  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