Detroit Tigers giveaways: Here's what fans can get for free this summer  —  Single-game tickets for the Detroit Tigers' 2019 season don't go on sale until Saturday morning, but the Tigers released their promotions and giveaways schedule on Wednesday.  In addition to the usual fireworks shows …

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?

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen moving closer to playing center field in games  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Michael Lorenzen did some drills in the outfield Tuesday and took batting practice in the cages Thursday.  —  It's all a part of the team's plan to prepare Lorenzen for spring training games.

When Fowler plays Sunday, he'll hit second for Cardinals  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • At times this offseason, as Cardinals manager Mike Shildt jotted out the look of his lineup, he of course considered the best possible outcome from all of his options.  And right there, in the career totals …

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 …

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.

Indians, reliever Tyler Clippard agree to terms on minor contract  —  Clippard went 4-3 with a 3.67 ERA in 73 games for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018.  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians and two-time All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard have agreed to a minor league contract.

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.

Padres' addition of Machado while Rangers stand pat is a tale of two windows  —  Their spring homes are separated by 9.6 miles, and last season on the field they were separated by one game.  —  The Texas Rangers went 67-95 in 2018, and the San Diego Padres finished at 66-96.

Birds of a feather: Motte and Wainwright reunite  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • A little bit of history — well, a lot of Cardinals history —was in evidence Thursday morning in the clubhouse.  The last two Cardinals pitchers to throw the final out for a World Series champion had a long chat.

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.

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.

Giants Sign Nick Vincent  —  The Giants have agreed to a contract with right-hander Nick Vincent, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic tweets.  Vincent will join the MLB side of camp, but on a minor-league deal, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link).

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.

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 …