New Met Jed Lowrie dealing with soreness in back of his left knee  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Where in the world is Jed Lowrie?  —  The Mets signed the third baseman to a two-year, $20 million contract on Jan. 16 and hoped he was the final piece in the Mets position-player puzzle, but he's been quiet and removed since Mets camp started.

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.

As Arizona Diamondbacks stand pat, rival Padres ramp up with Manny Machado  —  The Diamondbacks have long resided in the same economic bracket as the San Diego Padres, fellow residents in the National League West.  And yet, in moves made a couple of months apart, the Diamondbacks traded …

For Miguel Andujar, defense is a priority at Yankees spring training  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Spring training started months ago for Miguel Andujar.  —  The defensive work he's conducting on back fields at Yankees camp is just an extension of what began in the Dominican Republic.

Phillies Brass Needs To Find A Way To Get Bryce Harper Deal Done  —  Matt Klentak, Andy MacPhail and especially John Middleton are now stuck in a mess of their own words.  —  Manny Machado is no longer in their plans after taking that sweet cash in San Diego.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Christian Walker says he's strong again after last year's broken jaw  —  Christian Walker got an early and unfortunate start to his offseason in late September, when a 94 mph fastball from Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda struck him in the face, fracturing his jaw.

Major League dreams: Indians pitcher Rob Kaminsky  —  WKYC's Betsy Kling caught up with Rob Kaminsky during his first big league camp.  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — At Indians spring training, all levels of the Tribe's organization (Major and Minor Leagues) are getting ready for the season.

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.

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?