- (9:19am) The independent Gateway Grizzlies will have at least 3 Jews on the field this season and one on the air: “Voice of the Grizzlies” Sam Levitt * * *
- (9:07am) To hear Joc Pederson talk about the 2015 season, advance to the 3-minute mark of this Spring Training interview * * *
- (8:59am) Tyger Pederson, brother of Dodger Joc Pederson, is visiting Israel right now and will play for the independent Joplin Blasters this season * * *
- (8:53am) Jason Marquis is one of four pitchers fighting for 2 remaining spots in the Reds’ starting rotation. “It’s my job to lose,” he said * * *
- (8:48am) The Cubs have hired retired IF Kevin Youkilis part time as a minor-league hitting consultant and Northern California scout * * *