Major League Spring Training -- March 12

Cardinals Crushed By Braves

(Lake Buena Vista, FL)  --  Julio Teheran did not allow a hit over five innings as the Braves blasted the Cardinals 12-3 in Grapefruit League play. Evan Gattis drove in three runs for Atlanta. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook allowed two runs in four innings. Justin Christian tripled in two runs for St. Louis.  The Cardinals and Braves meet again today in Jupiter.

The Cardinals trimmed three more players from their roster after Tuesday's game against the Braves.  Pitcher Kevin Siegrist was optioned to Triple-A Memphis, pitcher Barrett Browing was reassigned to Triple-A Memphis and catcher Cody Stanley was reassigned to Double-A Springfield. The Cards have 48 players left in camp.

Cubs Host Rockies Today

(Mesa, AZ)  --  After an off-day Tuesday, the Cubs resume Cactus League play this afternoon.  They play host to the Colorado Rockies at HoHoKam Park. Edwin Jackson is slated to start for the Northsiders. Shortstop Starlin Castro is expected back in the lineup for the first time since February 27. He's been out with tightness in his hamstring. The Cubs are 7-10.

Tuesday's Results

MLB Grapefruit League

Detroit Tigers 10, Philadelphia Phillies 6

Houston Astros 9, Miami Marlins 4

New York Yankees 3, Tampa Bay Rays 1

Atlanta Braves 12, St. Louis Cardinals 3

Boston Red Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 3

MLB Cactus League

Arizona Diamondbacks (ss) 5, Seattle Mariners 4

Oakland Athletics 6, Kansas City Royals 3

Texas Rangers 12, Milwaukee Brewers 3

Colorado Rockies 4, Arizona Diamondbacks (ss) 3

Cincinnati Reds 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 6

San Diego Padres 6, San Francisco Giants 2 MLB Exhibition

Wednesday, March 13 Schedule

12:05 p.m. - Florida Southern at Detroit Tigers  (at Lakeland, FL)

MLB Grapefruit League

12:05 p.m. - New York Mets at Washington Nationals (ss)  (at Viera, FL)

12:05 p.m. - Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates  (at Bradenton, FL)

12:05 p.m. - Washington Nationals (ss) at Houston Astros  (at Kissimmee, FL)

6:05 p.m. - Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins  (at Fort Myers, FL)

6:05 p.m. - Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees  (at Tampa, FL)

MLB Cactus League

3:05 p.m. - Los Angeles Angels at San Diego Padres  (at Peoria, AZ)

3:05 p.m. - Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox  (at Glendale, AZ)

3:05 p.m. - Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs  (at Mesa, AZ)

3:05 p.m. - Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals  (at Surprise, AZ)

3:05 p.m. - San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds  (at Goodyear, AZ)

9:10 p.m. - Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks  (at Scottsdale, AZ)