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Bobby Parnell faces hitters for first time since last July

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Mets closer Bobby Parnell faced hitters today for the first time since last July 30.

Video: MLBAM unveils revolutionary new player tracking system

Welcome to the future.

Marlon Byrd honors Allen Iverson with BP jersey

Here’s something pretty cool.

Matt Kemp cleared for more baseball activities

Matt Kemp will almost certainly miss the start of the regular season as he works his way back from left ankle surgery, but he’s making some tangible progress.

Elvis Andrus will be sidelined several days due to flexor tendinitis

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus will be sidelined for “several days” due to tendinitis in the flexor tendon of his right arm, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

Red Sox and Jon Lester still have mutual interest in an extension

Jon Lester said last month that he would be willing to take a discount in order to stay with the Red Sox for the long-term.

Ethan Martin shut down three weeks with triceps and shoulder capsule strains

The Phillies’ rotation depth took a hit today, as Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that right-hander Ethan Martin has been shut down for three weeks due to triceps and shoulder capsule strains.

The Rangers will sell Russell Wilson merchandise

C’mon, you had to see this coming.

Twins prospect Miguel Sano to undergo Tommy John surgery

Rough news for the Twins and their fans this morning, as Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that prospect infielder Miguel Sano will undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

Report: Harold Reynolds, Tom Verducci to join Joe Buck for World Series booth at Fox

Tim McCarver’s departure from the broadcast booth at Fox was largely celebrated by fans even though we didn’t know who his replacement would be.

Rehabbing from hip surgery, Cody Ross on track for spring debut in mid-March

Cody Ross required season-ending surgery last August after he sustained a fracture and dislocation of his right hip, an injury you don’t often hear about with a baseball player, but he’s getting closer to returning to game action.

Picture of the Day: Joba Chamberlain’s Tommy John scar is now a smiley face

New Tigers reliever Joba Chamberlain hasn’t produced many smiles on the mound recently, but this is pretty cool.

Japhet Amador expected to report to Astros camp on Friday

The Astros signed slugger Japhet Amador out of the Mexican League over the winter with the idea of giving him a chance to compete for the first base job during spring training, but he was unable to report to camp last week because his pregnant wife was ill.

Justin Masterson is still discussing an extension with the Indians

Justin Masterson avoided arbitration with the Indians last week by agreeing to a one-year, $9.7625 million contract, but today he told Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the two sides remain in touch about a possible contract extension.

Camden Yards makes an appearance in the new season of “House of Cards”

While catching up on the second season of Netflix original series “House of Cards” this past weekend, I saw a brief scene that takes place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Picture of the Day: Tim Lincecum’s glorious new mustache

Today was photo day at Giants camp and it’s safe to say that Tim Lincecum’s mustache (or at least his attempt at one) stole the show.

The Mets could make a play for Nick Franklin

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported last week that the Mariners were likely to trade either Nick Franklin or Brad Miller by Opening Day and speculated that the Mets could make a play for one of them.

Matt Harrison receives good news on his back, still not expected to be ready for season

A bad mattress recently caused some back stiffness for Matt Harrison, but Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that an MRI came back negative and that the southpaw is expected to resume a throwing program on Thursday.

Zack Greinke on pitching in Australia: “I can’t think of one reason to be excited for it”

The Dodgers are set to open their season with a two-game series against the Diamondbacks at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia from March 22 and 23.

Don Mattingly: Yasiel Puig “hasn’t proven himself to be an RBI guy yet”

There are valid reasons for the Dodgers to bat Yasiel Puig leadoff this season, but this logic from manager Don Mattingly is interesting: According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Mattingly feels that Puig needs to be more calm in RBI situations like veterans Adrian Gonzalez and Hanley Ramirez.

Barry Bonds will be a guest instructor with the Giants during spring training

Interesting news out of Giants camp today, as Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News reports that baseball’s all-time home run king Barry Bonds is scheduled to work for the team in March as a special instructor for hitters.

Orioles, Rangers, and a mystery NL West team are very interested in Ervin Santana

With Ubaldo Jimenez off the board, Ervin Santana is the last big name starting pitcher available in free agency.

Chase Headley suffers calf strain

Bad news for the Padres this afternoon, as Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that third baseman Chase Headley has suffered a right calf strain.

Giants sign Tyler Colvin

The Giants have signed outfielder Tyler Colvin to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, reports Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News.

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