Olivo putting in extra hours behind the plate

Miguel Olivo was charged with 10 passed balls last season in 103 games behind the plate. In 2007 with the Marlins, he was charged with 16 passed balls in 119 games. So Olivo is rising early to correct the issue.

MLB suspends four Minor Leaguers

Four Minor League players were suspended for 50 games on Wednesday after each tested positive for substances that violate the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Braves pleased by Glaus’ fast start

Given that he played just 14 games last year, there was reason to believe Troy Glaus might struggle during the early weeks of Spring Training.

Gammons: Twins prepare for elements

How different will it be for the Twins outside of the BaggyDome, the biggest home-field advantage in the game? Since 2002, when the Twins made it back to the postseason, they are 136 games over .500 at the Metrodome, but 16 games under .500 on the road.

Brown, Grilli scratched prior to opener

Before the first pitch of their first Cactus League game, the Indians scheduled two MRI exams on Friday. It was, obviously, not quite the ratio of games to MRIs the Tribe was hoping for.

Pineiro gets feel for pitches, new team

Even at age 31, with 285 games worth of Major League experience, a player can experience a measure of anxiety when he debuts with a new club. Joel Pineiro felt that tingling sensation in his stomach when he took the mound on Thursday for the Angels in their Cactus League opener.

Bell determined to add changeup to mix

Padres closer Heath Bell, who almost exclusively relies on his fastball and curveball, said he’s been more determined this spring to work on a changeup and actually use it more in games.

La Russa insists Cards do things right way

For everyone but manager Tony La Russa, the waiting has already gone on too long. It’s time to get to some games. On Thursday, St. Louis will begin its Grapefruit League schedule with a contest against the Mets.

Ozzie eager for games to begin

Let’s call Tuesday’s “B” game between the Dodgers and White Sox at Camelback Ranch the dress rehearsal for Thursday’s opening night, or opening evening, in this case.

Brown, Rivero homer in intrasquad

Jordan Brown and Carlos Rivero swapped 2-for-2 days with a home run on Tuesday in the Indians’ first of two intrasquad games of Spring Training.

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