Ozuna feeling ‘no pain’ as throwing improves  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  • Left fielder Marcell Ozuna, who was chicken-winging his throws — short throws — in camp, was throwing at a much longer distance and with extension during a drill Friday before the Cardinals came here Friday for a night exhibition game.

Bryce Harper, Phillies need a few World Series rings to call this contract a success come 2031  —  The nice thing about being a player and an agent is that when you sign a 13-year contract worth $330 million you are absolutely, positively sure that it is a good deal.

Dodgers prospect Alex Verdugo still waiting for his opportunity  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — There are a number of things you're looking for in a young prospect.  Longevity is not one of them.  —  Outfielder Alex Verdugo enters the 2019 season in Baseball America's list of the top 100 prospects …

White Sox ace Carlos Rodon makes Cactus League debut against Rockies  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon, expected to get his first opening day start next month, makes his Cactus League debut Saturday afternoon against the Rockies at Camelback Ranch.

Sabathia, Sanchez making progress for Yanks  —  TAMPA, Fla. — CC Sabathia and Gary Sanchez took big steps forward for the New York Yankees on Friday.  —  Sabathia threw his first bullpen since having a heart procedure in December, and Sanchez played in his initial spring training game following a left shoulder injury.

Jacob deGrom's change-up makes NY Mets starter's arsenal lethal  —  Jacob deGrom discusses his start against the Tigers  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - When facing an elite pitcher like Jacob deGrom, there's only so much a hitter can do to give himself a fighting chance.

Initial guess at Rangers' Opening Day roster.  Calhoun's fate rates biggest question  —  The choices were pretty thin Saturday morning at Texas Rangers camp before the clubhouse opened an hour later than normal:  —  Sleep in or work out?  Sleeping in won.  In an upset, by the way.

Welcome to MLB The Show: Ballplayers on making their video game debut  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There are three milestones in a player's career when he knows he has made it to the majors: the phone call telling you you've been called up; that first hit or strikeout; and when you finally appear in the MLB The Show video game.

Detroit Tigers observations: Good days for Jordan Zimmermann, Miguel Cabrera  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — If Jordan Zimmermann knows he's starting on Opening Day, he's good at keeping secrets.  —  Zimmermann made his second Grapefruit League start Sunday afternoon, throwing three innings …

Mets' Noah Syndergaard finds silver lining in erratic second spring start  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - There's not much Noah Syndergaard dislikes about the game of baseball.  He even found a silver lining after his erratic second start of spring training.  —  “I always think it's great to struggle.

Jesse Winker, Phillip Ervin homer in Cincinnati Reds spring loss to San Francisco Giants  —  Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle talks about his strong spring start against the Giants and competing for a spot in the rotation  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin hit a pair of solo home runs …

Royals catcher Salvador Perez has ligament damage in his elbow  —  Bryce Harper is officially off the market.  The former MVP will become a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  CONNECT  —  TEMPE, Ariz. - All-Star catcher Salvador Perez could miss a significant chunk of the Kansas City Royals' season with an elbow injury.

It's possible to love the Yankees and want more from them  —  Why shouldn't I want something I love to be the best possible version of itself?  —  We're all here for the same reason — we love the New York Yankees.  When all is said and done, the reason we keep drifting back to this site …

Sanchez sharp and satisfied in spring training debut for Jays  —  DUNEDIN — As the member of the Blue Jays coaching staff responsible for developing and working with catchers, John Schneider has a unique view of every pitcher in camp.  —  And when it comes to Aaron Sanchez …

Rangers have unexpected visitor Saturday, but don't think Adrian Beltre is itching to play  —  For someone who hated spring training, it didn't take Adrian Beltre all that long to come back to Texas Rangers camp.  —  The retired third baseman made a surprise appearance Saturday morning …