It appears that at least for now, Casey Kotchman looks like the favorite to bat cleanup while Placido Polanco is another candidate. As a scout said, why would Giancarlo Stanton see even one fastball? ...more

The possible alignment now is Juan Rivera at first base, and Brennan Boesch and Ben Francisco splitting one outfield spot. But very little is set with the Yankees these days. ...more

The San Francisco Giants are doing the right thing by trying to lock up their franchise catcher to a long-term deal. But they're just getting started, there's believed to be a decent-sized gap and the team needs to ensure he stays a Giant. ...more

Scouts are suggesting the Yankees, who have averaged 97 wins for 17 years, may finally be in trouble after Mark Teixeira's injury. ...more

Here is a list of the spring standouts, with input from about a half-dozen scouts. ...more

Initial tests raise the team's level of worry as Headley headed to San Diego to see the specialist. ...more

Mets officials won't say when Johan Santana will pitch but it won't be April 1 vs. the Padres. ...more

Kyle Lohse and Rick Porcello could be two outside possibilities, though the Rangers are also considering giving their No. 5 starters job to one of two in-house candidates, Robbie Ross or Nick Tepesch. ...more

David Wright, the Mets' new superhero, expressed hope to play the Mets' first game, but the pain in his side needs to subside first. ...more

Tigers manager Jim Leyland suggests he's tired of answering questions about the team's closer situation after talented rookie Bruce Rondon threw a wild but scoreless inning. So far, Rondon has failed to answer the closer question himself. ...more