The Boston Red Sox could be among the favorites to land Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara if he lands on the trade block.

Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Blaze Alexander will miss several weeks with a strained right oblique, potentially putting his status for opening day in doubt. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday that Alexander will miss “weeks not days.

Right-hander José Ureña and the New York Mets finalized a minor league contract on Friday. New York agreed to the deal with the 33-year-old after right-hander Frankie Montas strained a lat muscle and left-hander Sean Manaea strained his right oblique.

Reese Olson had improved velocity on all five of his pitches in his first spring training start, but allowed two early homers.

The San Francisco Giants are updating the Coca-Cola bottle at Oracle Park, with scaffolding visible around the massive structure from outside the ballpark.

Detroit Tigers utility player Matt Vierling will start the season on the injured list. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Friday that the team is shutting down Vierling so he can deal with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels square off in Spring Training action on Friday as both teams continue their Cactus League schedules.

It's early, but the Mariners are encouraged by their first steps under new manager Dan Wilson. Here are a few early takeaways from spring training.

Gunnar Henderson left Thursday's game with lower right side soreness. Apparently Lucas Erceg could see save opportunities with the Royals. Zach Neto and Nico Hoerner will not be ready for Opening Day.