Don't you dare blame the players for MLB's free agency disaster  —  By Wednesday afternoon, pitchers and catchers will have reported to 29 of the 30 major league baseball spring training camps.  (For some reason, the Atlanta Braves don't report until Feb. 15).

Cubs to ‘enhance’ domestic violence training ahead of Addison Russell's return  —  MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs are taking steps to “enhance” their domestic violence training and awareness in the wake of shortstop Addison Russell being suspended for 40 games late last year after violating the league's domestic abuse policy.

He's no Ohtani, but Davidson knows what two-way role he wants to fill for Rangers  —  One thing Matt Davidson wanted to make sure was perfectly clear Tuesday were his intentions as a two-way player.  —  The Texas Rangers won't have to juggle the next Shohei Ohtani.

Yankees' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka no fan of DH, wants to hit and run at National League ballparks  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Masahiro Tanaka wants to keep on hitting and running the bases at NL ballparks, hoping use of the designated hitter does not spread to the National League.

Detroit Tigers spring training observations: Casey Mize impresses  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers continued their pre-camp workouts on Tuesday morning, one day before their first formal workout.  —  Most notable of the bunch was right-hander Casey Mize …

Jacob deGrom makes double-barreled threat over Mets contract talks … PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom is putting the Mets on the clock.  —  After a winter of inactivity in long-term contract discussions, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has informed team officials …

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen could play in outfield at end of spring training  —  GOODYEAR, Arizona - Throughout the offseason, Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen hit in batting cages and completed drills in the outfield to prepare himself for a potential two-way role.

The Yankees could feature the best bullpen in baseball history ... on paper  —  TAMPA - Luis Severino hesitated.  The Yankees ace had to temper his natural instincts a bit and understand what the future may hold for him - and the other starters.  While every rotation ace wants to be a workhorse …

Tucker Barnhart happy to still be a Cincinnati Red  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Tucker Barnhart was back at his old locker at the Reds spring training facility - happy and slightly relieved to be there.  —  The Reds took a long spin on the J.T. Realmuto trade rumor mill this offseason.

Giants catcher Buster Posey hoping for healthy, productive 2019 season  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One day in early November, Buster Posey felt his body respond more normally again as he rehabilitated from season-ending hip surgery.  Working out his lower half with a 15-pound dumbbell in his left hand …

Blue Jays prepare for their first big-league dose of Vlad Guerrero Jr.  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — He is the 6-foot-1, 200-pound (or thereabouts) baseball monster in the room.  —  And as the Toronto Blue Jays this week officially launch what by any measure will be as thorough a reboot as possible in the sport …