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 …

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?

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Cardinals aren't flinching at possibility Reyes could be in rotation  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • By the time Alex Reyes got to his hotel room in Cincinnati a few years ago, a teammate had already palmed his room key and left him with the wrong one.  —  A few tries at the door and Reyes …

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 …

Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones wants to hit leadoff; can he get on base?  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — JaCoby Jones is asked if he's aware that if he gets on base more, if he can strike out less, with his uber-aggressive style of play and ultra-athletic body, if he realizes that. ...

New Mets infielder Jed Lowrie to have MRI on knee  —  Jed Lowrie hasn't played an inning for the New York Mets and he's already banged up.  —  The 34-year-old said Wednesday that he has soreness in the back of his left knee and will undergo an MRI.  —  “It started when I started …

AP source: Harrison has 1-year agreement with Tigers  —  DETROIT (AP) — Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.  —  The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical.

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.

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.