If there was a jet lag price to pay for the 15-hour flight from Phoenix, it wasn't apparent as the Dodgers scattered for a whirlwind of sightseeing before Friday night's exhibition game.

Joe Nathan is working to keep himself in shape as he waits on the next course of action for his elbow. The Twins' closer said Thursday that he would like to know whether he will try to pitch this season by some point next week.

Robert Andino hit a home run to left field in the third inning off Twins starter Scott Baker to drive in Baltimore's first run, as the Orioles lost to the Twins, 8-3, in a rain-shortened game.

Michael Cuddyer homered to left field to begin a four-run second inning for Minnesota that included a two-run triple by Nick Punto and an RBI single by Denard Span as the Twins beat the Orioles, 8-3, in a rain-shortened game Thursday night.

With the Yankees recommending that Francisco Cervelli try wearing the bigger Rawlings S100 batting helmet this season, Jorge Posada has taken to calling his understudy "Gazoo" -- as in, the floating spaceman from "The Flintstones."

Jair Jurrjens is close with ex-teammate Javier Vazquez. And the fact that the Braves were willing to trade Vazquez speaks volumes about how important they deem Jurrjens to their success.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will rest, refrain from athletic activity and make changes in his diet, according to the treatment prescribed by doctors and specialists, the Mets announced on Thursday.

Thursday's scheduled starter, Jair Jurrjens, will start against the Pirates on Friday. Tommy Hanson, who was to start Friday's game, will instead throw four innings in relief. Jason Heyward will be back in action as well.

There have been no indications that the Twins are pondering a trade of Joe Mauer if they can't reach a long-term deal, but the issue was a hot topic after a Star Tribune column on Thursday morning.

Luke Scott started his third game of the spring in left field Thursday night, a coveted position for the Orioles designated hitter, who has made it clear he wants to do more than just DH this season.