That Scott Schoeneweis was feeling better on Thursday afternoon was no minor relief. And he was indeed feeling better — at least to the extent that he could. “A little better,” Schoeneweis joked. “Now I just feel regularly bad.”

Original post by Anthony DiComo

The Nationals placed first baseman Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist. He is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Original post by Bill Ladson

The defensive gems and clutch base hits have come at such a dizzying pace for almost a year now that they seem almost routine. Sometimes, it’s difficult to remember that Dustin Pedroia has only been the Boston Red Sox second baseman for a little over a full season.

Original post by Pete Kerzel

Sizemore opens with power

Original post by Anthony Castrovince

The Brewers announced an eight-year contract for left fielder Ryan Braun on Thursday that sets the standard for players with zero to three years of Major League experience.

Original post by Adam McCalvy

The Brewers will announce a contract extension for left fielder Ryan Braun on Thursday that will set the standard for players with zero to three years of Major League experience, according to a source close to the negotiations.

Original post by Adam McCalvy

Seven National League shortstops are hitting for a higher average than Derek Jeter, who is pacing the American League at that position. Yunel Escobar of the Atlanta Braves is one of the main faces of that resurgence.

Original post by Tom Singer

Three years after turning down an opportunity to sign with his brother’s Brewers club, Jemile Weeks is likely to be among the most coveted infielders in the upcoming Draft.

Original post by Alden Gonzalez

It’s never too early to check the status of some of the offseason moves and how they are impacting this season’s races. MLB.com’s Jim Molony takes a look at some of the early returns.

Original post by Jim Molony

With the first round of Interleague Play around the corner, the National and American leagues are already comparing notes, and the NL may be turning a corner in terms of competitiveness between the two. At least on the All-Star ballot.

Original post by Tom Singer