Upton is joined by pitchers Matt Harvey, Justin Masterson and Clay Buchholz in the Bull Market, while brother B.J. avoids making the Bear Market. ...more

There's pressure aplenty on these 10 skippers. ...more

Robinson Cano's sudden agent switch is said to have 'blindsided' Scott Boras, who has flown to New York to confront the player who signed a representation agreement with Boras on March 20 before signing with rapper Jay-Z less than two weeks later. ...more

Johan Santana is in New York mulling whether to have surgery to repair a probable re-tear of his shoulder capsule. Santana is the ultimate competitor, but this is a lot to overcome. ...more

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

After losing to the Dominican Republic 3-1 (and losing its leader David Wright), the USA has to come through against Puerto Rico to make it to the championship round in San Francisco. ...more

Hick is on the verge of winning the job that was vacated with the winter trades of Denard Span and Ben Revere. ...more

Mike Piazza says his mission to keep things simple and the guys loose. It's all working. Said Piazza: "I'm elated.'' ...more

Slugger Jim Thome says he's in great shape and would like to play a 23rd season in the big leagues. ...more

Ruben Amaro did a lot of background work before signing outfielder Delmon Young to what seems to be a bargain deal. ...more