Dodgers re-enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes, interested in short-term deal  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-entered the Bryce Harper sweepstakes and are interested in a short-term deal with the free-agent slugger, according to ESPN and multiple reports.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Aaron Hicks' surprise extension gives insight into Yankees mindset  —  TAMPA — The Yankees are betting on their future now.  —  On Monday, they locked up center fielder Aaron Hicks to a seven-year, $70 million deal, marking the second extension the Yankees have struck with the core of their young team this spring.

James Paxton debut adds fuel to Yankees legend's dream prediction  —  TAMPA — James Paxton made his debut in pinstripes Monday with a solid spring outing.  The left-hander pitched two scoreless innings, walking two and striking out two in the Yankees' 3-0 win over the Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Seattle Mariners play long ball in 11-3 win over Cincinnati Reds  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - The Reds fell to the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to fall to 1-1-1 on the spring.  —  The home run ball stung the Reds badly.  Alex Wood and Michael Lorenzen gave up two-run shots, and Keury Mella gave up a three-run shot.

Known as a fierce competitor, Brewers pitching prospect Zack Brown is a rising stock in system  —  TEMPE, Ariz - When the topic of discussion turns to right-hander Zack Brown in the coaches' room at the Milwaukee Brewers' spring training facility, manager Craig Counsell said the same word invariably comes up.

5 takeaways from White Sox spring training: Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert and Zack Collins show their stuff  —  Photos of Eloy Jimenez, the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prospect by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Five takeaways from White Sox spring training Monday:

Notebook: Teammates talk Yusei Kikuchi as LHP prepares for Mariners debut  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - Another day, another debut for the Mariners as Yusei Kikuchi will take the hill in his first Cactus League start.  The two innings he is likely to throw will be well documented; a huge contingent of Japanese media will be on hand.

Terry Francona: ‘Fans want to see splashy moves,’ but likes what Indians did to bolster bullpen  —  Manager Terry Francona understands that fans want to see splashy moves, but feels the Cleveland Indians ‘did a good job’ bolstering their bullpen for the 2019 season.

Versatile Gonzalez finalizes $21M, 2-year deal with Twins  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Don't call Marwin Gonzalez a utilityman.  —  At least not around the Minnesota Twins.  —  “That's something I've heard used before, all the time,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said on Monday …

Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell betting big on himself and Tampa Bay Rays  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is one year removed from when he couldn't say much of anything, not after a 2017 season that included a jarring trip to the minor leagues.

Dombrowski: Red Sox won't be signing any more relievers  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — For those holding out hope Craig Kimbrel might still be an option for the Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski pretty much put an end to that line of thinking Monday morning.  —  Talking at LECOM Park prior …

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw 'didn't feel great' after playing catch, Dave Roberts says  —  Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw “didn't feel great” after playing catch on Monday.  —  “Where he is right now, it might be another day or two before he picks it up again,” Roberts told reporters.

Baseball is coming!  Celebrate Astros with Game of Thrones bobbleheads  —  FOCO is releasing Game of Thrones-themed bobbleheads for Major League Baseball.  —  HOUSTON — Forget winter.  Baseball is coming!  —  You can now celebrate your love for the Houston Astros and Game of Thrones together.

Max Fried begins his bid for Braves opening day roster  —  Braves lefty Max Fried made his first start of spring Monday, going two innings against the Nationals.  —  Fried allowed one run, along with a walk and a strikeout.  He settled in after a slow start that included a lead-off hit and walk.