Grady Sizemore looks ready to pick up the slack while Russell Branyan is sidelined with a back injury. Sizemore hit a grand slam in a nine-run fourth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat a San Diego Padres split-squad 10-5 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten this spring. Sizemore is coming back from left elbow and abdominal surgery in September.
Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. "He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.
Hideki Matsui finally got the chance to play for the Los Angeles Angels. Matsui made his spring debut on Tuesday, getting a single in two trips to the plate during a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres. The designated hitter struck out against Chris Young in the first and grounded Radhames Liz's 3-1 pitch up the middle for a hit in the fourth.
Sean Gallagher has no physical limitations for the first time in a year, and he is ready to compete for a spot in San Diego's rotation. Gallagher threw two hitless innings after missing three months last season with a knee injury and the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 Friday. "Last year was a tough year for me in general," Gallagher said.