Dodgers enter mix for Bryce Harper, who expects to make decision by the end of the week  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The prolonged Bryce Harper sweepstakes is coming to a close.  —  Harper is expected to make his decision by the end of this week, two team executives told USA TODAY Sports.

Tulowitzki hits homer then rips Jays team that “told me I couldn't play anymore”  —  TAMPA — In the big picture of exhibition baseball it meant next to nothing, especially given we are still in the shaking off the rust portion of the program.  —  But for disgruntled Blue Jays fans …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Jimmy Nelson backs off from throwing with arm fatigue, but the Brewers say they're not worried  —  PHOENIX - Right-hander Jimmy Nelson was backed off from throwing over the weekend after experiencing what was called “arm fatigue,” a situation the Milwaukee Brewers' baseball bosses did not consider a noteworthy setback.

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.

Dodgers continue to pile up the offense in win over Cubs  —  THE GAME: The Dodgers have scored 31 runs in their first three Cactus League games after beating a Chicago Cubs split-squad team 11-2 on Monday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.  —  PITCHING REPORT: RHP Brock Stewart had a rough first inning …

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 …

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.