The first signs of the baseball season
Players begin arriving for spring training
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jung Ho Kang, of Korea, returns a bunted ball to the batting cage while waiting his turn in the batting cage during an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, left, is greeted by pitcher A.J. Burnett as he arrives to take part in an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Nick Wilz of the Ed Smith stadium ground crew rakes the pitcher's mound at the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Fla.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Robert Albritton of the Ed Smith stadium ground crew cuts the outfield grass at the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Fla.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
In this photo taken with a fisheye lens Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli takes his turn in the batting cage during an informal spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
In this photo taken with a fisheye lens Pittsburgh Pirates catchers wait their turn in the batting cage during an informal spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
In this photo taken with a fisheye lens Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen gathers his equipment during an informal spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, of Japan, reaches for a wild throw while working out at the Yankees' minor league complex Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda throws the ball while working out at the Yankees' minor league complex Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press
Philadelphia Phillies pitchers Justin De Fratus, Ethan Martin, center, and Ken Giles, right, wait their turn to pitch during a spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Clearwater, Fla.Lynne Sladky/The Associated Press
A Pittsburgh Pirates minor league player takes batting practice during an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, Feb. 16, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Clearwater, Fla.Lynne Sladky/The Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, talks with pitcher Carlos Martinez after catching Martinez's bullpen session during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla.Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press
New York Yankees pitchers stretch during workouts at the Yankees' minor league complex Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Dwight Childs, right, walks off the field after catching a bullpen session during an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Wilkin Castillo throws long toss during an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
Luke Owens relaxes as he waits for San Francisco Giants players to arrive for spring training baseball workouts Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Giants pitchers and catchers have their first official workout scheduled for Thursday.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press