The Dodgers will lack offense at third base, the Diamondbacks and Padres rotation battles continue, and the Rockies and Giants look to settle some roster slots.

Nolan Arenado is trying to land the starting third base job earlier than expected in Colorado. Also, a look at potential fill-ins for Cody Ross, Carl Crawford, and more...

Jedd Gyorko is making a strong case for the second base job in San Diego with his hot start this spring.

Several capable candidates are battling for rotation spots in San Diego and Arizona. Meanwhile, while Eric Young, Jr. gets a look at second and third base this spring.

Dodgers enter camp with eight rotation candidates; Brandon Belt to try left field again, and more...

Implications of traded players on the move: James Shields, Shin-Soo Choo, Trevor Bauer, Drew Stubbs. Plus free agents Zack Greinke, Brandon McCarthy, Kevin Youkilis and Mark Reynolds.

Freese hurts ankle, Willingham his shoulder, forcing both to miss time. Also, Skaggs shut down, Darvish scratched from start, and more...

Andy Pettitte will make his first start since June 27 in Game 1 of Thursday's double header. David Phelps will start Game 2, then head to the bullpen. Also, Giancarlo Stanton out until the weekend with sore oblique, Scherzer leaves start with shoulder fatigue, and more...

Aroldis Chapman out for a few days due to shoulder fatigue, Quentin leaves after aggravating knee injury. Also, Rosario's job safe after R. Hernandez hurts hamstring, Lowrie set for return, and more...

Jason Hammel had a successful rehab start over the weekend, and is set to return to the Baltimore rotation. Also, Wily Peralta was recalled and will make his first major league start, Carlos Beltran sits again, and more...

Teixeira out at least a week with calf strain, Molina leaves game after collision, and Rutledge returns to lineup...