Track-It Sean Rodriguez

The need for a third catcher rarely arises, and most guys put little to no thought into it.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

Veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt's fastball and his overall pitch mix was better in his second extended spring training outing on Tuesday than it was in his first. If all goes well in his next outing on Saturday, Oswalt likely will join Double-A Tulsa

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

Both during and after the frightening scene at Tropicana Field after J.A. Happ was struck in the face by a liner, all that his teammates, opponents and colleagues throughout baseball could do was hope and pray for the best.

Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto's 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

Joe Maddon has been ejected from Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jays. The ejection came after home-plate umpire Marty Foster called out Sean Rodriguez, who was trying to score from third base on a bunt.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was taken off on a stretcher after being hit by a line drive in the second inning Tuesday at Tampa.

Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin said he has no issues from his back strain that landed him on the disabled list last month and will be ready to start Sunday against the Rays at Coors Field.

Rockies first baseman Todd Helton declared Friday that his left forearm strain has healed and he will be back in the lineup Sunday against the Rays.