Contract talks between Bryce Harper, Phillies nearing conclusion  —  Negotiations between the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper could be resolved by Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  The Phillies remain confident that they are going to sign Harper, but sources told Olney …

Detroit Tigers observations: Daz Cameron gets lost in CF, Miggy returns  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - Miguel Cabrera is on the board.  —  In his first exhibition game of the season, the Detroit Tigers first baseman went 1-for-1 with a sharp single to left field.  Cabrera started at first base and played three innings in the field.

Cardinals walk 11, Nationals score 12  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Bases on balls turn into runs in spring training just as they do in the regular season, which the Cardinals had reaffirmed to them on Sunday.  —  St. Louis moundsmen issued 11 walks and five of those came around to score …

High-tech cameras, devices help Cincinnati Reds pitchers gain an extra edge  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - When Reds pitchers are throwing a side session at their team's spring training complex, there's usually a blue camera placed behind the mound on a tripod.  Another device is placed on the ground, about 10 feet in front of catchers.

Column: It's time for Carlos Rodon to step to the top of the White Sox rotation  —  Photos of White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox have not announced Carlos Rodon as their opening-day starter, though really there is no other option.

Source: Hanley Ramirez agrees to minor league deal with Indians  —  Hanley Ramirez agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on Saturday in hopes of making a comeback after the Boston Red Sox released him in the middle of last season, a source familiar with the agreement told ESPN.

Clayton Kershaw took step back from throwing due to shoulder inflammation  —  Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw took a step back from throwing because of inflammation in his throwing shoulder but does not need an MRI and is taking anti-inflammatory medication to treat his ailment.

Mike Soroka's shoulder discomfort traces to ‘overload’  —  Braves right-hander Mike Soroka hopes to resume throwing in the next few days after being shut down last week with shoulder discomfort.  He's optimistic he'll pitch in games towards the end of spring training, but the parties haven't set a timeline.

Cubs' Addison Russell plays for first time since suspension  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell played Sunday in his first game since being suspended for 40 games last September for violating baseball's domestic abuse policy.  —  Russell met with little reaction …

Jonathan Loaisiga impresses for Yankees with two scoreless, hitless innings  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Jonathan Loaisiga is basically auditioning to be a backup.  The right-hander comes into camp knowing that with the Yankees signing CC Sabathia and JA Happ, there is no room in the major league starting rotation for him just yet.

Rangers add to international war chest in deal with Baltimore  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers apparently are not finished working the international trade market for the 2018-19 window.  —  The club on Sunday acquired international slot money from Baltimore in a deal for minor-league right-hander David Lebron.

Nationals' Max Scherzer says he's ‘fundamentally against’ pitch clock  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If three-time Cy Young Award winner and Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer has his way, Major League Baseball's pitch clock will die in the South Florida humidity.

J.D. Martinez on this new world of free agency: 'It's embarrassing for baseball'  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — J.D. Martinez can't stand to watch was is going on in baseball.  That much is clear.  —  He had a hard time biting his tongue last year when living through baseball's new way of doing things …

Tommy Hottovy makes strong early impression as Cubs' new pitching coach: ‘This guy is awesome’  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As a 22-year-old hotshot in the Royals organization seven years ago …

Angels' Shohei Ohtani says experiences prepared him for lengthy rehab  —  Angels' Shohei Ohtani arrives for a news conference at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz. on Feb. 13, 2019.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)  —  Word is that Shohei Ohtani is hitting baseballs …