1) The risk is absurdly low  —  Let's start with the worst-case scenario.  Kingery steps into the box for his first big-league at-bat and prompts a gasp from members of the Phillies front office as they realize he is holding the bat the wrong way.  He hits the disabled list with shoulder soreness …

Injuries to Wainwright, Gregerson spark questions about pitchers sprinting  —  St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and pitcher Luke Gregerson during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  • Adam Wainwright is 36 years old.

Cueto pitches Giants past A's 5-1 in Bay Bridge game  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Considering the state of the San Francisco rotation, the Giants were hoping to see something positive from Johnny Cueto.  —  And Cueto delivered in his final start of spring training.

Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray fans 12 with no walks in final spring training appearance  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Saying he isn't disappointed about being passed over as Arizona's Opening Day starter, Robbie Ray dominated a minor league game in his final spring training appearance on Sunday.

Maeda stays aggressive as Dodgers win at Angel Stadium  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kenta Maeda finished last season pitching aggressively and effectively out of the Dodgers' bullpen.  —  Los Angeles hoped that might carry over in 2018.  With the regular season quickly approaching, the club might get its wish.

White Sox's Jose Abreu is a student of the game and a student of life  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jose Abreu propped his foot on a chair situated in front of his locker in the White Sox clubhouse at Camelback Ranch, leaned forward and rested his arms on his knee.  —  The slugger was getting into listening position.

Detroit Tigers hot questions: Will Miguel Cabrera ‘get right’ in 2018?  —  The beginning of the Major League Baseball season brings a new round of predictions.  The Detroit Free Press' Anthony Fenech and George Sipple give their prognostications for the 2018 season.  Wochit  —  CONNECT

Mets 2018 projected lineup for opening day, starting rotation and who's in the hot seat  —  Mets daily recap with Mets beat writer Matt Ehalt Matt Ehalt/NorthJersey.com  —  The Mets open their season Thursday against the Cardinals.  Here's a look at the lineup, rotation and players to keep an eye on.

Report: Ex-MLBer Albert Belle arrested for indecent exposure  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former Major League Baseball All-Star Albert Belle has been arrested on indecent exposure and extreme driving under the influence charges following a spring training game in Arizona.

Anthony Rizzo sets his sights on doing even more for the Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Anthony Rizzo's 6-foot-3, 240-pound frame didn't stop him from batting leadoff for 14 games last season, and the Cubs first baseman said he would like to be more versatile in the field as well as at the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks' 2001 World Series team: Where are they now?  —  Where are they now?  —  A look at some of the key figures from the Diamondbacks' 2001 winning World Series championship team and what they are doing now:  —  Infielder Jay Bell: Manager of the Trenton Thunder …

The Fragile Economics Between MLB, The Minors And The Minimum Wage Exemption  —  As the sun peers out from behind winter's cold stare, ballparks around the country will begin their annual hum.  Mammoth ballparks will host the best players in Major League Baseball, while thousands of others …