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.

How a knee brace is helping Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer improve  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — When Michael Fulmer was directed to a back field at Tiger Town after his bullpen session on Tuesday morning, he assumed he was heading there for fielding practice.  —  “I didn't know this was going to be cardio,” he said afterwards.

What to watch for at White Sox spring training today, including what Rick Hahn will say about Manny Machado's black-and-white gloves  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn rarely passes on the chance to snap off a funny line when the situation calls for it.

Rays continue to find ways to succeed against overwhelming odds  —  Fifteen of the younger pitching candidates for the Tampa Bay Rays were gathered for a workout last month at Tropicana Field, the team's home dome.  —  Several were anonymous to non-students of the Rays organization …

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).

Schneider earned his promotion to Jays coaching staff  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — In his role as a minor league manager at multiple levels in the Blue Jays system, John Schneider always relished the opportunity of telling a young kid about a promotion.  —  So what was it like when first-year manager …

Gary Sanchez gets back to work with Yankees expecting a breakout year from their catcher  —  TAMPA - Thursday morning, the Yankees pitchers and catchers will head out onto the back fields of the spring training complex for the first time this year.  While there will be plenty of interest …

Source - Red Sox seeking starting pitching help as they shop catchers  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Last month, Dave Dombrowski predicted the Red Sox would move one of their three catchers before the start of the regular season, but with the opener just a little more than six weeks away, their trade market remains largely undefined.

Posada back with Jeter in Marlins' front office  —  Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter are teammates again.  —  Posada will be joining the Miami Marlins' front office as a special adviser to Jeter, said to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.  The person spoke Tuesday to The Associated Press …

Amed Rosario has room to grow as Mets' starting shortstop  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Amed Rosario proved to be one of the few bright spots in the 2018 season with the shortstop clearly progressing from Game 1 to Game 162.  —  Now, the expectations are Rosario can build off his solid rookie season …

Five things we learned from the Rays' pre-spring training news conference  —  The Rays' top decision makers offer insight into the upcoming season.  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays kicked off spring training on Tuesday with their introductory spring training news conference at Charlotte Sports Park …