BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Tommy Pham and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a one-year contract worth $4,025,000 on Sunday. Right-hander Dauri Moreta was placed on the 60-day injured list to open a roster spot.

Spring training is always the time for optimism. You know the cliché about every team tied for first place with a 0-0 record. And how the words pitchers and catchers report indicate that winter is almost over.