Miguel Andujar reacts to Manny Machado coming off the board and explains plan for fixing his defense  —  TAMPA - One person at George M. Steinbrenner Field was particularly happy that Manny Machado signed with the Padres.  Miguel Andujar smiled when asked about Machado's 10-year, $300 million deal.

The A-Rod circus comes to Mets camp  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Tim Tebow's media circus had nothing on Alex Rodriguez's at Mets camp on Wednesday.  —  The three-time MVP spent the afternoon at First Data Field as part of his ESPN show, ‘Pivot’ during the team's third day of full-squad workouts.

David Bote standing tall after fine rookie season  —  Photos of Cubs infielder David Bote.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  David Bote is standing taller than his listed 6-foot-1 frame.  —  But his heightened stature has nothing to do with his knack for clutch hits and versatility as a rookie on a seasoned Cubs team last year.

Marvelous ‘Billy Backhand’ leads Wainwright's team to Cardinals fielding crown  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The word Cardinals manager Mike Shildt came up with to describe the schedule for pitchers Wednesday at spring training was succinct and telling.  —  “Madness is going to be going on,” he said.

Trevor Bauer wants to change media narrative that he's ‘bad teammate’ for Indians  —  Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer wants to change the media narrative that he's ‘bad teammate.’  —  CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has heard all of the labels …

MLB 2019 preview: Three things to know for every team  —  As MLB teams are enjoying their spring training camps in Florida and Arizona, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at some of the most important factoids for all 30 clubs.  —  While plenty of negative story lines dominated the winter …

Former top prospects Byron Buxton, Tyler Glasnow finally ready to break out in 2019  —  Not all minor league prospects, even the most highly regarded ones, have instant success once they reach the majors.  With all the hype and sky-high expectations behind them, it's sometimes easier for players to break out a few years down the road.

Bochy on Pence: 'He's so genuine, and I'm thankful that I had him for seven years'  —  A day after Hunter Pence praised his soon-to-be-retired former manager following his workout at Texas Rangers spring training, that former manager returned the favor.  —  “I'm not answering any questions …

Exclusive: MLB Set to Pass New Rules Designed to Crack Down on Sign Stealing  — Rob Manfred believed that the paranoia surrounding sign stealing was slowing down the game.  Expect these rules to be in place by the beginning of the season.  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball is cracking down on high-tech sign stealing.

Aaron Judge ready to grab bigger leadership role with Yankees  —  TAMPA - A lot of fans already call him their captain.  The sign that greets Tampa outside George M. Steinbrenner Field makes it clear that Aaron Judge is the face of the Yankees.  —  But is the 26-year-old ready to be a leader on this team?

Detroit Tigers podcast: What to watch for 2019 spring training, season  —  Are you subscribed to our “Talkin' Tigers” podcast?  If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.  —  In the season debut, Anthony Fenech recaps the offseason, gives us a look at what to watch …

Everything Went Right For The 2018 Red Sox.  Are The Champs Destined To Regress?  —  It's hard to imagine things going more right for the Boston Red Sox than they did last season.  Boston jumped out to a scorching 17-2 start, was 38 games over .500 by the All-Star break …

Column: Are you a disillusioned Cubs fan who wants to become a White Sox fan?  Here's how to do that.  —  Photos of the White Sox at spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  So the Cubs no longer are the team you've known and loved all these years.

A's looking at Robbie Grossman as potential leadoff man  —  file photo showing Robbie Grossman of the Oakland Athletics baseball team.  The Athletics will take a look at Grossman as a potential leadoff man when they open spring play.  —  MESA, ARIZ.  —  The Oakland Athletics will take a look …

In a rotation full of Tommy John surgeries, here's what fans should expect from Rangers' new starters  —  The latest installment of #EvanHelpUs...  With little chance of signing pending free agent Clayton Kershaw, why won't the Rangers spend money on a front-line pitcher like Dallas Keuchel?

Coach Puig: How Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig became a mentor for younger teammates  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The conversations started on a back field at the Reds' spring training complex, several days before position players were required to report to camp.

Nationals wants Trea Turner to attempt more steals in 2019.  A lot more.  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - If base stealing were a simple science, maybe Trea Turner would run every time he had the chance to.  —  But it's more complicated than that, even for one of the fastest players in baseball such as Turner.