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March 16, 2010 @ 09:18:27

First Baseman

1B | Derrek Lee | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said 1B Derrek Lee (foot) and 3B Aramis Ramirez (triceps) likely won't play Tuesday, March 16.

1B | Mark Hamilton | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals optioned OF Daryl Jones, OF Shane Robinson, 1B Mark Hamilton, C Bryan Anderson, P Tyler Norrick and P Francisco Samuel to the minors Monday, March 15.

1B | John Lindsey | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SP Scott Elbert to the minors Monday, March 15, and reassigned P Scott Dohmann, OF Michael Restovich and 1B John Lindsey to minor league camp.

1B | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 15.

1B | Chris Davis | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers 1B Chris Davis raised his spring average to .538 with two hits Sunday, March 14. He said he is seeing the ball well and feeling comfortable at the plate. Davis is also conscious of staying patient and smart.

1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. denied that internal discussions have taken place that would involve a swap of 1B Ryan Howard in exchange for St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols. "Lies," Amaro said. "That's a lie. I don't know who you're talking to, but that's a lie."

1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. denied that internal discussions have taken place that would involve a swap of 1B Ryan Howard in exchange for St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols. "Lies," Amaro said. "That's a lie. I don't know who you're talking to, but that's a lie."

Second Baseman

2B | Alberto Callaspo | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 2B Alberto Callaspo has moved to third base after 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) was injured. There is even some feeling among club officials that Callaspo might be a better option at third than a healthy Gordon. Gordon has minor league options remaining.

2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) received an epidural injection Monday, March 15, and will need a few days of rest to see if the shot has the desired effect.

2B | Scott Sizemore | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers 2B Scott Sizemore hit his first spring home run Monday, March 15.

2B | Chris Getz | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Rick Ankiel has been hitting fifth frequently in Spring Training. 2B Chris Getz and C Jason Kendall appear to be the top options for the No. 2 spot in the lineup.

Shortstop

SS | Hanley Ramirez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (groin) returned to the lineup Tuesday, March 16.

SS | Jeff Bianchi | Kansas City Royals | Injury News
Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SS Jeff Bianchi (elbow) will undergo surgery on his elbow later this month and will miss the 2010 season.

SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (groin) is taking dry swings and is not expected to return to action until late this week at the earliest.

SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Dan Woike, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (forearm) is out again Monday, March 15, and will wait a "few" more days before returning, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Aybar is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter Tuesday, March 16.

SS | Pedro Ciriaco | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks optioned P Cesar Valdez, P Daniel Strange, P Leyson Septimo and SS Pedro Ciriaco to the minors Monday, March 15.

Third Baseman

3B | Mike Lamb | Florida Marlins | Injury News
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins 1B Mike Lamb (illness) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, March 16, due to an upset stomach.

3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Philadelphia Daily News' Matt Gelb reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (knee) said he's doing well after treatment and hopes to return Friday, March 19.

3B | Alex Gordon | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 2B Alberto Callaspo has moved to third base after 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) was injured. There is even some feeling among club officials that Callaspo might be a better option at third than a healthy Gordon. Gordon has minor league options remaining.

3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said 1B Derrek Lee (foot) and 3B Aramis Ramirez (triceps) likely won't play Tuesday, March 16.

3B | Jorge Cantu | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins 3B/1B Jorge Cantu (illness) was scratched Monday, March 15, due to flulike symptoms. He's unlikely to play the following day.

3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said 3B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) could begin the season on the disabled list.

3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (thumb) made his spring debut at first base Monday, March 15.

3B | Mark Reynolds | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a three-year extension worth $14.5 million with 3B Mark Reynolds Monday, March 15. The deal includes an $11 million team option for the 2013 season. Reynolds will receive a $1 million signing bonus and will make $500,000 this year, $5 million in 2011 and $7.5 million in 2012. The 2013 option has a $500,000 buyout.

3B | Josh Fields | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Alberto Callaspo is 8-for-22 (.364) this spring while 3B Josh Fields is just 2-for-15 (.133) with a home run and a double.

Catcher

C | Manny Pina | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals optioned P Noel Arguelles to Single-A Wilmington, SS Jeff Bianchi to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and sent OF Jordan Parraz and C Manny Pina to undisclosed minor league locations. OF Buck Coats, P Adam Bostick and P Nelson Payano were reassigned.

C | Braeden Schlehuber | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves reassigned P Erik Cordier, RP Chris Resop, C Braeden Schlehuber and C Jesus Sucre to minor league camp.

C | Jesus Sucre | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves reassigned P Erik Cordier, RP Chris Resop, C Braeden Schlehuber and C Jesus Sucre to minor league camp.

C | Bryan Anderson | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals optioned OF Daryl Jones, OF Shane Robinson, 1B Mark Hamilton, C Bryan Anderson, P Tyler Norrick and P Francisco Samuel to the minors Monday, March 15.

C | Martin Maldonado | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers optioned Ps Mark Rogers and Amaury Rivas to Double-A Huntsville Monday, March 15, and reassigned P A.J. Murray and C Martin Maldonado to minor league camp.

C | Mitch Canham | San Diego Padres | Transaction
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres reassigned C Mitch Canham, C Michael Collins and P Jackson Quezada to minor league camp Monday, March 15. P Aaron Poreda and P Cesar Ramos were optioned to Triple-A Portland, while P Steve Garrison and P Craig Italiano were sent to Double-A San Antonio.

C | Michael Collins | San Diego Padres | Transaction
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres reassigned C Mitch Canham, C Michael Collins and P Jackson Quezada to minor league camp Monday, March 15. P Aaron Poreda and P Cesar Ramos were optioned to Triple-A Portland, while P Steve Garrison and P Craig Italiano were sent to Double-A San Antonio.

C | Konrad Schmidt | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned OF Collin Cowgill, SS Mark Hallberg, C Konrad Schmidt, P Matt Torra, P Bryan Shaw, P Wes Roemer, P Kyler Newby and P Thomas Layne to the minors Monday, March 15.

C | Jason Kendall | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Rick Ankiel has been hitting fifth frequently in Spring Training. 2B Chris Getz and C Jason Kendall appear to be the top options for the No. 2 spot in the lineup.

C | Gabriel Gutierrez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Ramona Shelburne, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned OF Brian Barton, P Francisco Felix, C Gabriel Gutierrez and P Kenley Jansen to minor league camp Sunday, March 14.

Outfielder

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (hand) said his hand is bruised and tight, but he expects to play Wednesday, March 17. He is also dealing with a possible infected root canal.

OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) may return Wednesday, March 17.

OF | Michael Stanton | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton (elbow) was scratched Tuesday, March 16, due to a sore left elbow. He should play in the next game.

OF | Chris Duffy | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports the Philadelphia Phillies reassigned OF Chris Duffy to minor league camp.

OF | Jordan Parraz | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals optioned P Noel Arguelles to Single-A Wilmington, SS Jeff Bianchi to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and sent OF Jordan Parraz and C Manny Pina to undisclosed minor league locations. OF Buck Coats, P Adam Bostick and P Nelson Payano were reassigned.

OF | Buck Coats | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals optioned P Noel Arguelles to Single-A Wilmington, SS Jeff Bianchi to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and sent OF Jordan Parraz and C Manny Pina to undisclosed minor league locations. OF Buck Coats, P Adam Bostick and P Nelson Payano were reassigned.

OF | Nyjer Morgan | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan (hamstring) will miss the next two games with a tweaked right hamstring. It's not believed to be serious.

OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth is hitting .040 this spring.

OF | Scott Hairston | San Diego Padres | Injury News
Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres OF Scott Hairston (calf) took batting practice Monday, March 15, and could return in a few days.

OF | Shane Robinson | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals optioned OF Daryl Jones, OF Shane Robinson, 1B Mark Hamilton, C Bryan Anderson, P Tyler Norrick and P Francisco Samuel to the minors Monday, March 15.

OF | Daryl Jones | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals optioned OF Daryl Jones, OF Shane Robinson, 1B Mark Hamilton, C Bryan Anderson, P Tyler Norrick and P Francisco Samuel to the minors Monday, March 15.

OF | Michael Restovich | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SP Scott Elbert to the minors Monday, March 15, and reassigned P Scott Dohmann, OF Michael Restovich and 1B John Lindsey to minor league camp.

OF | Angel Pagan | New York Mets | Fantasy
Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Angel Pagan hit a walkoff home run in Spring Training Monday, March 15. It was his first spring home run.

OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (groin) returned to the lineup Monday, March 15, and doubled.

OF | Jason Kubel | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel blasted a three-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 15.

OF | Luke Scott | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott drove in four runs in two at-bats Monday, March 15. He hit a three-run home run in the third inning.

OF | Cody Johnson | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves reassigned P Mike Minor, P Lee Hyde, P Jose Ortegano and OF Cody Johnson to their minor league camp Monday, March 15.

OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward will hit third in the lineup in the team's spring game Monday, March 15. He hit third in a split-squad game Sunday, March 14, and had two doubles.

OF | Lastings Milledge | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge has now hit safely in six of his past seven spring games.

OF | Reggie Willits | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News
Updating a previous item, Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Reggie Willits (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a minor right hamstring strain. Willits is confident he will be back in the lineup this week.

OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Dan Woike, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu (oblique) is out for the second straight day Monday, March 15, because of tightness in his oblique.

OF | Chris Aguila | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent OF Chris Aguila (Mets) to an undisclosed minor league deal Monday, March 15.

OF | Collin Cowgill | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned OF Collin Cowgill, SS Mark Hallberg, C Konrad Schmidt, P Matt Torra, P Bryan Shaw, P Wes Roemer, P Kyler Newby and P Thomas Layne to the minors Monday, March 15.

OF | Rick Ankiel | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Rick Ankiel has been hitting fifth frequently in Spring Training. 2B Chris Getz and C Jason Kendall appear to be the top options for the No. 2 spot in the lineup.

OF | Brian Barton | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Ramona Shelburne, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned OF Brian Barton, P Francisco Felix, C Gabriel Gutierrez and P Kenley Jansen to minor league camp Sunday, March 14.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy is OK after being involved in a car accident that totaled his vehicle Monday, March 15. Peavy only suffered a cut on his neck from the seatbelt.

SP | Madison Bumgarner | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
ESPN.com's Jason Grey reports San Francisco Giants SP Madison Bumgarner has faced 35 batters this spring. He has walked seven and hasn't recorded a strikeout.

SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly is due back at camp Thursday, March 18, after his wife gave birth over the weekend.

SP | Ben Sheets | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets allowed 10 runs without retiring a batter Monday, March 15. He gave up eight hits, a walk and another runner reached on an error.

SP | Chris Volstad | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad allowed four runs on five hits and walked four batters in 2 1/3 innings Monday, March 15. He has allowed eight runs on 11 hits and walked five in his last two outings.

SP | Mat Latos | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said SP Mat Latos will throw 150-190 innings this season. Earlier in the day, general manager Jed Hoyer said 140-150 innings.

SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (knee) could miss his next start because of a sore right knee, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was scheduled to pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, March 16.

SP | Scott Elbert | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SP Scott Elbert to the minors Monday, March 15, and reassigned P Scott Dohmann, OF Michael Restovich and 1B John Lindsey to minor league camp.

SP | Cliff Lee | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Cliff Lee was ejected from the team's spring game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, March 15, for throwing at C Chris Snyder. Lee gave up four runs and six hits before leaving the game.

SP | Cesar Ramos | San Diego Padres | Transaction
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres reassigned C Mitch Canham, C Michael Collins and P Jackson Quezada to minor league camp Monday, March 15. P Aaron Poreda and P Cesar Ramos were optioned to Triple-A Portland, while P Steve Garrison and P Craig Italiano were sent to Double-A San Antonio.

SP | Craig Italiano | San Diego Padres | Transaction
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres reassigned C Mitch Canham, C Michael Collins and P Jackson Quezada to minor league camp Monday, March 15. P Aaron Poreda and P Cesar Ramos were optioned to Triple-A Portland, while P Steve Garrison and P Craig Italiano were sent to Double-A San Antonio.

SP | Aaron Poreda | San Diego Padres | Transaction
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres reassigned C Mitch Canham, C Michael Collins and P Jackson Quezada to minor league camp Monday, March 15. P Aaron Poreda and P Cesar Ramos were optioned to Triple-A Portland, while P Steve Garrison and P Craig Italiano were sent to Double-A San Antonio.

SP | Jeff Francis | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis gave up four hits and two runs in two innings Monday, March 15, but retired the last seven hitters he faced. His fastball started at 85 mph, but was hitting 89 mph by his last inning of work.

SP | Collin Balester | Washington Nationals | Transaction
Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals reassigned Ps Collin Balester, Atahualpa Severino, Ryan Mattheus, Aaron Thompson and Juan Jaime to their minor league camps Monday, March 15.

SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield surrendered five runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, March 15.

SP | Brad Penny | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Brad Penny (elbow) was hit in the right elbow by a line drive Monday, March 15. He gave up six hits and three runs in 3 2/3 innings against the New York Mets.

SP | Brett Cecil | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Brett Cecil (thumb) allowed four runs (three earned) in 2 1/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers Monday, March 15.

SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano gave up three runs while striking out six in three innings against the Florida Marlins Monday, March 15.

SP | Jeremy Sowers | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians SP Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) is expected to make his spring debut against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, March 18, and work two innings. It appears likely that he will open the season on the disabled list so he can be stretched out as a starter.

SP | Mike Minor | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves reassigned P Mike Minor, P Lee Hyde, P Jose Ortegano and OF Cody Johnson to their minor league camp Monday, March 15.

SP | Roy Halladay | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay gave up one run and three hits while walking two and striking out six in five innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 15.

SP | Robinson Tejeda | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Kyle Farnsworth looks to be leading the competition for the fifth starting spot against SPs Kyle Davies and Robinson Tejeda. "Most of us managers have a tendency to go to what have you done for me lately," manager Trey Hillman said, "and the five candidate that's been the best so far is Farnsworth, easily, with the hitters that he faced and what he was able to do with his command and his fastball. But it's way too early to say."

SP | Kyle Davies | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Kyle Farnsworth looks to be leading the competition for the fifth starting spot against SPs Kyle Davies and Robinson Tejeda. "Most of us managers have a tendency to go to what have you done for me lately," manager Trey Hillman said, "and the five candidate that's been the best so far is Farnsworth, easily, with the hitters that he faced and what he was able to do with his command and his fastball. But it's way too early to say."

SP | Kris Benson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent SP Kris Benson (Rangers) to a minor league deal Monday, March 15. He will make $650,000 if he is on the major league roster and has a chance to make an extra $100,000 based on games started. Benson gets $25,000 each for reaching five, 10, 15 and 20 starts.

SP | Jamie Moyer | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer allowed eight hits and five runs in three innings in a "B" game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, March 15. However, pitching coach Rich Dubee said Moyer is still the favorite for the No. 5 starting spot over SP Kyle Kendrick because of his experience.

SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Injury News
Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (hip) remains on schedule to return in late May. He thinks he will begin throwing in two to three weeks.

SP | Matt Torra | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned OF Collin Cowgill, SS Mark Hallberg, C Konrad Schmidt, P Matt Torra, P Bryan Shaw, P Wes Roemer, P Kyler Newby and P Thomas Layne to the minors Monday, March 15.

SP | Erik Bedard | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Kirby Arnold, of The Daily Herald, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard's (shoulder) recovery has gone so well that he could throw off a bullpen mound in roughly 10 days.

SP | James Parr | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Atlanta Braves sent SP James Parr to minor league camp Monday, March 15.

SP | Brian Bannister | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SPs Brian Bannister and Luke Hochevar will be back in the starting rotation again this year, according to manager Trey Hillman.

SP | Luke Hochevar | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SPs Brian Bannister and Luke Hochevar will be back in the starting rotation again this year, according to manager Trey Hillman.

SP | Derek Holland | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland (knee) pitched three scoreless innings Sunday, March 14. His slider looked good and he threw strikes.

SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Gordon Edes, of ESPNBoston.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) long tossed and threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday, March 15, which had encouraging results. "It definitely feels better," Matsuzaka said. "Today I felt comfortable throwing off the mound, and I discussed this with (pitching coach John) Farrell. We decided to have a little bit of a shortened bullpen session, and it felt fine out there today." He wants to see how he feels Tuesday, March 16, before he commits to a batting practice session Wednesday, March 17. Matsuzaka has a very slim chance to be ready by Opening Day. He threw his fastball, slider and changeup during his session Monday.

SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg will take his normal turn against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, March 19, according to manager Jim Riggleman.

SP | Chris Young | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
ESPN.com reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young gave up five hits and two runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, March 14. He is penciled in as the team's No. 1 starter this year.

Relief Pitcher

RP | J.C. Romero | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Philadelphia Daily News' Matt Gelb reports Philadelphia Phillies RP J.C. Romero (elbow) will throw batting practice Wednesday, March 17.

RP | Chuck Lofgren | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers traded P Omar Aguilar to the Cleveland Indians for the right to send Rule 5 pick P Chuck Lofgren to Triple-A Nashville.

RP | Omar Aguilar | Cleveland Indians | Transaction
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Cleveland Indians acquired P Omar Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers for the rights to Rule 5 pick P Chuck Lofgren.

RP | Joe Nathan | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Baseball Prospectus' Will Carroll reports he heard Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan (elbow) has around a 25-percent tear of his ulnar collateral ligament, and it's not in the worst location.

RP | Bobby Jenks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox CL Bobby Jenks threw a bullpen session instead of appearing in the game Monday, March 15.

RP | Chris Resop | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves reassigned P Erik Cordier, RP Chris Resop, C Braeden Schlehuber and C Jesus Sucre to minor league camp.

RP | Fernando Rodney | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Fernando Rodney (shin) and Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) made their spring debuts Monday, March 15.

RP | Kevin Jepsen | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Fernando Rodney (shin) and Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) made their spring debuts Monday, March 15.

RP | Francisco Rodriguez | New York Mets | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets CL Francisco Rodriguez is wearing prescription sunglasses because he's unable to wear contacts after he had pink eye.

RP | Joe Thatcher | San Diego Padres | Injury News
Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres RP Joe Thatcher (shoulder) will make his spring debut Tuesday, March 16.

RP | Francisco Samuel | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals optioned OF Daryl Jones, OF Shane Robinson, 1B Mark Hamilton, C Bryan Anderson, P Tyler Norrick and P Francisco Samuel to the minors Monday, March 15.

RP | Jason Grilli | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Jason Grilli (quadriceps) will miss the entire season after he undergoes surgery to repair a torn right quadriceps this week.

RP | Scott Dohmann | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SP Scott Elbert to the minors Monday, March 15, and reassigned P Scott Dohmann, OF Michael Restovich and 1B John Lindsey to minor league camp.

RP | Rafael Betancourt | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday, March 17.

RP | Huston Street | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Huston Street (shoulder) threw a successful simulated game Monday, March 15, throwing only fastballs. He showed good velocity, but lacked command. Street expects to pitch in a spring game either Wednesday, March 17, or Thursday, March 18. "The shoulder is a non-issue. If I get off the bump eight or nine times, I will be fine. I have never felt I needed more than 10. After about five you start figuring it out," Street said. He is convinced he will be ready for Opening Day.

RP | Ron Villone | free agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals released RP Ron Villone Monday, March 15.

RP | Jonathan Papelbon | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon tossed a perfect inning against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, March 15, and has given up just one hit over five innings this spring.

RP | Kerry Wood | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (lat) did not throw his scheduled bullpen session Monday, March 15, according to manager Manny Acta. Acta did not offer a timetable for Wood to return to spring action. "We're going to take it easy with Kerry," Acta said. "The medical staff will put together a plan for him. We want to be careful. He's our closer. He has plenty of time to get ready, and there's no reason to rush him back out there."

RP | Trevor Hoffman | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Trevor Hoffman is set to make his spring debut Friday, March 19. He faced hitters for the first time this spring Monday, March 15, throwing 35 pitches to six batters.

RP | Kyle Farnsworth | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Kyle Farnsworth looks to be leading the competition for the fifth starting spot against SPs Kyle Davies and Robinson Tejeda. "Most of us managers have a tendency to go to what have you done for me lately," manager Trey Hillman said, "and the five candidate that's been the best so far is Farnsworth, easily, with the hitters that he faced and what he was able to do with his command and his fastball. But it's way too early to say."

RP | Eric Gagne | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers sent RP Eric Gagne to their minor league camp Monday, March 15. He had given up six runs and eight hits in 2 2/3 innings this spring for an ERA of 20.25.

RP | Zach Putnam | Cleveland Indians | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Cleveland Indians reassigned Ps Zach Putnam, Alex White and Jason Grilli to minor league camp Monday, March 15.

RP | Alex White | Cleveland Indians | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Cleveland Indians reassigned Ps Zach Putnam, Alex White and Jason Grilli to minor league camp Monday, March 15.

RP | Bryan Shaw | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned OF Collin Cowgill, SS Mark Hallberg, C Konrad Schmidt, P Matt Torra, P Bryan Shaw, P Wes Roemer, P Kyler Newby and P Thomas Layne to the minors Monday, March 15.

RP | David Aardsma | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Kirby Arnold, of The Daily Herald, reports Seattle Mariners RP David Aardsma (groin) left his outing feeling good Friday, March 12. He allowed one hit, one walk, a strikeout and one run in two-thirds of an inning.

RP | Mike Gonzalez | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Mike Gonzalez (back) said he is not concerned about his lower velocity in Spring Training. "Right now, we're just trying to tweak things. I'm trying to work on things, work on my changeup, work on my two-seamer, work on my location. Velocity is going to be there. That's something that I don't really think about just for the fact that I know my body, and I'm not trying to make the team out of Spring Training. What I'm trying to do is stay healthy and get ready for Opening Day," Gonzalez said.

RP | Hong-Chih Kuo | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Ramona Shelburne, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) missed a chance to pitch in Taiwan Saturday, March 13, because of a sore elbow.