McCann says he'll be ready

Braves catcher Brian McCann, who underwent right shoulder surgery in October, expressed optimism when pressed about his readiness for 2013. “Being three months out of surgery, I feel like I’m ahead of schedule,” McCann told MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. “I feel better each day and I’m very encouraged by the signs that I have received recently.” ...

Locker has shoulder surgery

The Tennessean reports that Titans quarterback Jake Locker had left shoulder surgery on Wednesday. The team is hoping he’s back by May. Locker hurt his shoulder in Week 1 against New England but was able to play the next two games. He re-injured the shoulder in Week 4 at Houston and missed the next five ...