Tom Brady is back in Foxborough working out in the Patriots training room.

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said he is about a month away from swinging a bat after spending the last month resting the ailing left wrist that slowed him for much of last season.

Ty Law is back in a New York Jets uniform, practicing with the team after passing a physical and signing a one-year deal.

The Braves and Padres continue to make progress in trade negotiations around pitcher Jake Peavy, but at the same time, San Diego is talking with the Cubs about the All-Star – with the Padres and Chicago engaging a third team as part of their proposals.