Rob Manfred is still defending his decision not to discipline any of the Astros’ players, while Nick Markakis says he wants to give every one of them “a beating.”
Sam Blum’s quick hits from spring training include Corey Kluber throwing to a batter for the first time since a failed rehab assignment last August and Nick Solak playing in centerfield for the first week of spring training games.
Matt Duffy is hoping to put his injury plagued seasons behind him and contribute to the Rangers success this season.