Yankees run afoul of MLB over player images on beer at Yankee Stadium  —  Trouble might have been brewing for the Yankees over facial images of their players — including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton — imprinted in beer sold at Yankee Stadium.  The images were displayed at a media event on Monday at the ballpark.

Phillies' Jake Arrieta says no soreness after second spring training start  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Jake Arrieta felt fine after his second spring training start with the Philadelphia Phillies, and that was more important than the mediocre results.  —  Arrieta allowed 4 runs …

A's prospect A.J. Puk hurts elbow; Tommy John recommended  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk has injured his pitching elbow, and Dr. James Andrews is recommending he have Tommy John surgery.  —  The left-handed Puk injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team said Tuesday.

Carpenter's arm passes tests at third, second  —  • Even after his warmup throws from third base Monday, Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter would look over to the dugout for some acknowledgement.  —  After a diving stop and a throw he couldn't make a year ago, he didn't need to.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon enthused about defensive improvement for 2018  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' hopes for a return to the World Series isn't limited solely to rebound seasons from players on an offense that barely changed its personnel from 2017.  —  They anticipate their defense …

Mets manager Mickey Callaway won over clubhouse during spring training  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.— A meticulous morning routine ensured that Mickey Callaway had time each day for what the Mets' rookie manager believes is probably the most important part of his job.

Dodgers designate OF Trayce Thompson for assignment  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers have cut outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.  —  Thompson was competing for a spot in a crowded Los Angeles outfield that includes Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson and Andrew Toles.

Dodgers game bizarrely ends with ‘nasty’ sewage seeping onto Dodger Stadium diamond  —  The final game of the Freeway Series ended in bizarre, malodorous fashion as a water main burst inside 57-year-old Dodger Stadium and flooded the area near the Dodgers dugout.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani to make first start as pitcher Sunday versus Athletics  —  Despite a rocky spring on the mound, two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday against the Athletics, manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday night.

Braves top prospect Acuna's SunTrust debut only a tease  —  Atlanta Braves prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. points to the first base umpire for the call and was called out on strikes during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball exhibition game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Atlanta.

AL DNA: Breaking down the analytics of each American League team for the 2018 MLB season  —  With each passing season, sabermetrics are becoming more and more ingrained in baseball.  —  Data is becoming increasingly available by the year — more recently with the advent of MLB's Statcast …

How Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola developed one of baseball's best curveballs  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Aaron Nola will take the mound Thursday as the youngest Phillies starter on opening day in 54 years.  He has the potential to be one of baseball's elite young arms.

Pink Pony chat: What MLB scouts say about Padres, others  —  Spring training is over, finally.  And that means the Pink Pony Scouts Chat is here.  —  What did big league scouts see from the Padres the past six weeks?  —  You'll find their comments below, along with appraisals of San Diego's four rivals.

Enjoy the ride, because these Nationals may be as good as they're going to get … It's easy to miss the point.  But with the Washington Nationals, we shouldn't.  The team that opens its season Thursday may be the best since baseball returned to Washington.

Opening Day survey: $400 million for Harper?  A Yankees letdown?  MLB execs size up 2018  —  Clayton Kershaw wrapped up spring training with a 0.00 ERA, while Madison Bumgarner left camp with three pins in the broken pinkie of his pitching hand.  Ronald Acuna begins the season in the minors …

Braves Announce Roster Decisions  —  The Braves have announced a series of roster moves that set up the team's Opening Day, 25-man unit.  Third baseman Rio Ruiz has been optioned while non-roster players including righty Anibal Sanchez, outfielders Ezequiel Carrera and Danny Santana …

Despite trade speculation, Domingo Santana remains with Brewers and is happy about it  —  HOUSTON - When the Milwaukee Brewers finished their exhibition season Tuesday and headed for San Diego to open the season, Domingo Santana was still on the team.  —  How many people predicted that wouldn't happen?

2018 MLB predictions: World Series, MVP picks for the upcoming season  —  There hasn't been a repeat World Series champion since the 1998-99 New York Yankees.  —  And if USA TODAY Sports' seven-person panel is any indication, the streak likely will continue this season.

Cardinals decide Hicks is ready now, promote power pitcher for opening day  —  MONTREAL  • The conversation started Sunday after hotshot rookie Jordan Hicks blistered through the Washington Nationals lineup in a sudden appearance no one expected him to make as recently as last week.