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MONTREAL - Michel Therrien got an up-close look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' attack — but this time from the opposing team's bench.

VANCOUVER - Nigel Reo-Coker wanted to leave a lasting impression — and he did.

PHOENIX - The injuries are coming in bunches for the Milwaukee Brewers. Aramis Ramirez doubled for his first hit of the spring Saturday but left Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels with a strained left knee.

PHOENIX - Tommy Milone is hoping to improve upon his breakout rookie season. He's off to a good start.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says Johan Santana is becoming "less and less likely" to be ready for the team's opener against San Diego on April 1.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - A three-game winning streak isn't nearly enough for Ryan Miller and the rest of the Buffalo Sabres to be able to relax.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Even though it was just spring training, Matt Harrison wanted to rebound from a rough opener. Consider it mission accomplished.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Pablo Sandoval played his final game before leaving camp to join Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic. He left a good impression.

SURPRISE, Ariz. - James Shields didn't have to do it. He didn't think much of it when he did, either.

KISSIMEE, Fla. - Craig Kimbrel was like a little kid Saturday in the Braves clubhouse, talking excitedly about his chance to work with a couple of Atlanta greats at the World Baseball Classic. Greg Maddux is handling the pitchers for the U.S. team.