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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.