Alex Rodriguez

New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez stepped in at designated hitter on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays and made the most of it with a massive blast to left-center that put the Yankees up, 1-0, in the second inning. 

Mike Axisa of CBS Sports reported the home run was the longest of the young MLB season so far:

The New York Yankees have no plans to celebrate Alex Rodriguez's 660th home run this season, though A-Rod is just five homers short of reaching the mark and tying Willie Mays on the all-time homers list. At least one former player, Barry Bonds, thinks that's a bit ridiculous.   

The beginning of April means millions of fans tune in for MLB Opening Day 2015, but what did we learn from the first day of meaningful baseball?

Officially, Alex Rodriguez is more than one week into his return. Unofficially, we have learned nothing.

Following the 2014 World Series, Alex Rodriguez's season-long suspension came to an end. Now, the controversial star has to convince the New York Yankees that he is healthy enough to be a productive piece for the franchise in 2015 and beyond.

That journey began Monday as he participated in an intrasquad game and will continue Wednesday when he plays in his first exhibition game.  

The New York Yankees have a ton of question marks heading into spring training. It will be the first time in a long time without Derek Jeter at shortstop. Alex Rodriguez will likely lead the league in publicity, but he may or may not hit. And there is no clear-cut choice to start at second base.

Alex Rodriguez reported to spring training Monday for the New York Yankees, seeking to get his career back on track after being suspended in 2014. 

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports was on the scene in Tampa, Florida, to record some key details:

Much to the dismay of the New York Yankees' brass, Alex Rodriguez is back.

With the 39-year-old set to return to the diamond for the first time since 2013, the crucial question entering the season is just where exactly he fits into the plans in the Bronx.

The Boston Red Sox are set to kick off spring training this week in Fort Myers, Florida.  While there is sure to be some minor roster tinkering before Opening Day arrives, Boston is poised to enter the 2015 season with the team it currently has.

The Red Sox made several key additions this offseason, highlighted by the signings of All-Star sluggers Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez.  But, what about the moves Boston didn't make?

Alex Rodriguez's apology tour is in full force, as the embattled third baseman issued a hand-written note to the fans, the Yankees organization and the MLB Players Association, chronicling his past mistakes and asking for forgiveness.