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.

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.

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.

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 …

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).

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.

Another clue in the Manny Machado mystery: His black-and-white baseball gloves for 2019  —  Photos of Manny Machado, one of the top free agents this season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manny Machado is now definitely going to sign with the White Sox.  —  Or the Oakland Raiders.

Life after Paul Goldschmidt starts this week for Arizona Diamondbacks  —  They have been trickling into Salt River Fields for weeks, Diamondbacks players looking to get ready for the start of spring training.  Many of the faces are familiar, others are not, but the big difference between …

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 …