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.

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel gets his (two) chances in center field  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - The Reds started to get answers to the biggest question of Reds spring Tuesday.  —  So can top prospect Nick Senzel play center field?  —  Let's just say we don't know a lot …

Under Alex Cora, modern Red Sox clubhouse a far cry from those of yesteryear  —  The home clubhouse at Fenway Park was never known as a welcoming place for working members of the visiting press.  Plus, I don't think the Red Sox often had a reputation as being sweethearts toward New England's wordsmiths.

Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann now has full health, tweaked pitches  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The last time Jordan Zimmermann pitched for Doug Mientkiewicz, it went badly.  —  He was injured.  There were boos.  —  Zimmermann didn't know how hurt he was at the time …

All eyes on Kikuchi during his spring debut for Mariners  —  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi felt the nerves Monday that would normally accompany taking the mound in front of tens of thousands of fans in a major ballpark, not the few thousand who showed up for a spring training game in the desert.

Mets at Astros, Monday at 1:05 p.m.  —  Noah Syndergaard gets the start in his Spring Training debut  —  The Mets (1-1) visit the Astros (2-1) on Monday at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches at 1:05 p.m.  —  Mets Notes...  The Mets head to West Palm Beach for their first road game …

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.

Molina set to catch by mid-March; Ozuna won't play in left field until later  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, who returned to the crouch this past weekend for Adam Wainwright's bullpen session, will see his first turn in games behind the plate on March 14, manager Mike Shildt said.

Yankees name Andy Pettitte special adviser to GM  —  The New York Yankees have named former star pitcher Andy Pettitte as a special adviser to the general manager.  —  The team made the announcement Monday, although it is unclear what Pettitte's role will be within the organization.

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.

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.