Marlins SP Chris Volstad took a line drive off his right thigh Wednesday against the Cardinals and had to leave the game. Volstad, who wasn't limping too badly, allowed two runs in four-plus innings, giving up five hits and a walk with a strikeout. He hopes to return Sunday or Monday. "He'll be sore...

Mike Fontenot is making a big push to win the Chicago Cubs' second base job. One of the few players in camp who has been steady at the plate all spring, Fontenot went 2-for-3 with a homer and a double Monday during a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals that ended Chicago's six-game losing streak. "T...

Detroit SP Zach Miner made his bid for a spot in Detroit's rotation, pitching three innings Thursday in the Tigers' 10-2 victory over the Nationals. Making his first start this spring, Miner retired his first five batters before allowing two runs in the second inning. Tigers manager Jim Leyland has ...

Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell, forced to skip the World Baseball Classic as he continues to recover from hip surgery, is preparing for his first spring training game, perhaps either next Thursday against the Cardinals or next Friday against the Yankees. "I wouldn't be surprised if it's in another week," ma...

Rays SP prospect Wade Davis allowed one hit and no runs in 3 2/3 innings Monday at the Cardinals, recording one strikeout. He pitched a two perfect innings against the Yankees in his first spring outing. "I kept the ball on the ground; they made some good plays and I threw the ball good again," Davi...

Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida homered for the second straight day Sunday against the Cardinals, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBI. "It's still early," said Hermida. "I'm just trying to see some pitches and put the barrel on the ball." Hermida, making the switch from right field to left, struggled with th...

Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez, who missed spring training last year while he recovered from shoulder surgery, allowed one run and five hits in three innings Sunday against the Cardinals, recording one strikeout. "In batting practice, I saw everything flying out nice and easy, without too much effort, so...

Washington RP Ryan Wagner made his spring debut on Saturday against the Cardinals, tossing one inning of shutout ball, striking out one and walking one. Wagner hopes he can be a late-inning reliever for Washington this season. He hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2007 because of a labrum t...

Mets SP Freddy An. Garcia did not have a good first bid to make the rotation during Friday's 9-8 spring loss to the Cardinals. Garcia came in relief of Livan Hernandez, who pitched two scoreless innings as he also makes a bid for the fifth spot in the Mets' rotation. Garcia, meanwhile, struggled wit...

Jason Isringhausen reported to the Tampa Bay Rays' spring camp Saturday, and manager Joe Maddon was looking forward to seeing the reliever on the mound. "We'll take it slowly in the beginning to make sure everything is in order," Maddon said. "Obviously, he could be a big boon to us if we get this g...