Gary Sanchez: Comeback player of the year or bust?  —  TAMPA, Fla. — For the bulk of the 12-minute interview session Gary Sanchez had at his locker as New York Yankees pitchers and catchers arrived to spring training, he was asked about one topic.  —  How will he rebound from his abysmal 2018?

Detroit Tigers spring training observations: ‘Big 3’ prospects stand out  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers' final spring training workout ended in the rain on Thursday morning, tears of joy from Mother Nature, who couldn't stand to watch any more pitchers fielding practice.

Column: Cubs' millennial players are digging Joe Maddon's message  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses coaching millennials at spring training on Feb. 20, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Joe Maddon's quest to communicate with his millennial players …

Phillies confident they will sign Bryce Harper as negotiations pick up  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies, according to a source, are confident they will sign Bryce Harper as they have ramped up their negotiations with the outfielder after being motivated by losing out on Manny Machado.

Last place?  Cubs laugh off formula that has them finishing under .500  —  MESA, Ariz. — It was hidden in plain sight.  And everyone in the locker room saw it.  At the bottom of the daily schedule, on Day 1 of full-squad workouts for the Chicago Cubs, was a prediction for their season.

Spring Training report: 3 observations from Cincinnati Reds' fielding drills  —  Editor's note: The Cincinnati Reds are underway at spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, until March 24.  Check back here for news and updates from Enquirer beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay.

Column: Players finding payoffs are changing in baseball  —  Manny Machado's new $300 million contract put a stop — at least temporarily — to a growing chorus of player complaints that major league teams were conspiring to do deep damage to the free agent market.

Dodgers to honor Don Newcombe with uniform patch, bobblehead  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor pitching great Don Newcombe by adding a commemorative No. 36 patch to their uniforms this season.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  Newcombe died Tuesday at 92.

WATCH |  Betsy Kling catches up with ‘Voice of the Indians’ Tom Hamilton at Spring Training  —  What does Tom think about the upcoming season?  —  Baseball is almost here, and the Indians are set to begin Cactus League exhibition play in Arizona in a matter of days.

Andruw Jones arrives at Braves camp  —  Andruw Jones came to Braves camp as a guest instructor on Thursday.  His arrival came on the first day of full-squad workouts, and he's expected to help for a couple of weeks, according to manager Brian Snitker.  —  Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox is already in Central Florida.

Robinson, Munoz vie for utility role on Cardinals  —  Cardinals infielder Drew Robinson works out Tuesday in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com  —  Photo by Christian Gooden, St. Louis Post-Dispatch  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals infielder-outfielder Drew Robinson …

Noah Syndergaard: 'I feel like I'm going to bet (on) myself in free agency'  —  Yankees starter Luis Severino and Phillies starter Aaron Nola both signed contract extensions within the last week.  Severino agreed to a four-year, $40 million contract with a 2023 club option.

50. NOAH SYNDERGAARD  —  Noah Syndergaard has done the impossible.  Despite pitching in New York with electrifying stuff, a catchy nickname and Game of Thrones looks, he's somehow become a little overlooked.  Syndergaard's injury issues in 2017-18 shifted the spotlight to Jacob deGrom …

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora excited to get “explosive” Eduardo Nunez back at full-strength  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox manager Alex Cora has always viewed Eduardo Nunez as an explosive player.  Now, with the infielder feeling healthier than he has in the last year …

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.