The Kansas City Royals played a spring training game on Wednesday. A winner did not emerge, though, as the ball game ended in an 8-8 tie (yes, spring training contests can end in a tie). The outcome of the game was not the primary storyline afterwards, however. Rather, the Royals' attention was on pitcher Stephen Kolek.

One of the most highly-touted prospects in Cleveland's organization, Chase DeLauter, was announced as a scratch just before the team's outing against the Texas

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton isn't available to pitch in spring training due to general arm soreness. It's unclear when he will return.

Livvy Dunne is causing a stir with her most recent post.