- Michael Pineda appears close to claiming a spot in the Mariners starting rotation, and that has a lot to do with the development of his change-up this spring, according to Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times.
- With the demotion of Justin Turner, Rule V draft pick Brad Emaus appears to be in line to be the Mets Opening Day second baseman, reports Andrew McCarron of the New York Daily News.
- Scott Elbert took another step closer to claiming a job in the Dodgers bullpen, pitching on back-to-back days for the first time this spring, says Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.
- Tim Collins has been nothing short of impressive this spring, and is one of just two lefties in competition for a spot in the Royals bullpen, notes Dick Kaegel of MLB.com.
- The Braves will use Craig Kimrbel as a closer, but he will share the role with Johnny Venters, notes TalkingChop.com.

