Intertwined throughout the Hot Stove months, John Lackey and Jason Bay meet on the diamond today when the Red Sox visit the Mets. It’s Bay’s first meeting against his former team.

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Lackey, Red Sox meet old friend Bay

Ben Sheets’ first two starts with the A’s haven’t exactly been cause for celebration, but the right-hander wants to stress that they also haven’t been cause for concern.

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Results not getting to healthy Sheets

Carlos Zambrano gave up his at-bats Wednesday so Xavier Nady could hit.

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Zambrano lets Nady take his hacks

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter reacted with dismay on Wednesday when he heard about a newspaper story focusing on race in baseball that contained a quote casting him in an unfavorable light.

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Hunter clarifies his comments

The competition between Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes for the fifth spot in the Yankees’ starting rotation could have taken a turn for the worse for Chamberlain after his performance in Wednesday’s 9-8 win over the Tigers, but manager Joe Girardi clearly has a plan in place for the two pitchers.

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Joba working to iron out wrinkles

SI.com reported Wednesday that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett have “growing optimism” that a new pact can be struck within the next few weeks.

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Beckett, Red Sox working on deal

Another day, another three shutout innings for Zack Greinke. Even so, Greinke’s second start wasn’t nearly an impressive as his 2010 Cactus League debut

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Greinke works harder against Rox

For almost each hit the Giants’ Pablo Sandoval has stroked this spring, he has made an eye-opening play afield. Kung Fu Panda, Gold Glove winner? Why not?

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Sandoval opening eyes defensively

Curtis Granderson walked by the home clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium and ran into plenty of old teammates. He also ran into at least one old friend he never had the chance to play with: Johnny Damon.

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Visiting Tigers, Granderson is welcome

While the Twins and Joe Nathan are hoping that rest and rehab will allow his injured right elbow to heal in the near future, the closer does have other treatment options, if needed.

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Nathan exploring all options for recovery