Clayton Kershaw's health and Bryce Harper's free agency among tests for Dave Roberts  —  If the Dodgers were thinking they could pursue Nolan Arenado next winter if they fail to sign Bryce Harper this spring, they have to make new contingency plans.  If they were counting on Arenado's impending free agency …

Cards' Martinez gets PRP; shelved for 2 weeks  —  JUPITER, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez had an injection to stimulate healing in his weak pitching shoulder and likely will not be in the starting rotation at the beginning of the season.

Cincinnati Reds fall to San Francisco Giants 4-3  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Reds lost their second straight, falling to the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at Goodyear Ball Park.  Connor Joe doubled with two outs in the ninth, but Taylor Trammell grounded out to end it.  —  The Reds are 1-2-1 on the spring.

Darvish wild, but not worried after spring debut for Cubs  —  Yu Darvish walked off the mound after a bunch of walks, yet wasn't worried.  After a rocky first season for the Chicago Cubs full of injuries, he felt fine.  —  “No pain,” he said Tuesday.  “That was a huge part.”

Yankees Notebook: Slow-moving Masahiro Tanaka not in favor of the proposed pitch clock  —  TAMPA — Masahiro Tanaka does not like the idea, but was curious to get a look at it.  Jonathan Loaisiga purposefully didn't pay attention to it Sunday and J.A. Happ has said he plans to ignore it.

Rangers add infielder Logan Forsythe on minor league deal  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Infielder Logan Forsythe has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will be at major league spring training.  —  The addition of Forsythe on Tuesday provides infield depth.

The Indians Are Contenders.  But Could They Get Away With A Little Tanking?  —  It will come as no surprise to anyone following baseball that, when we ran an early preseason version of our 2019 MLB projections, the Cleveland Indians came out as heavy favorites to win the American League Central.

Dodgers' Seager looking strong during drills  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — With each ground ball hit his way, Corey Seager smoothly worked low to the ground, scooped the ball up and made accurate throws across the diamond to first base.  —  Later on Tuesday morning during double-play drills …

Mets 3B Todd Frazier sidelined with left oblique injury  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets third baseman Todd Frazier injured his left oblique muscle and will return to New York for a cortisone injection, the second Mets infielder to get hurt at spring training after fellow infielder Jed Lowrie.

Terry Francona: Hanley Ramirez could be ‘middle-of-the-order’ bat for Indians  —  Manager Terry Francona believes Hanley Ramirez could be a middle-of-the-order hitter for the Cleveland Indians.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians traded away or let go in free agency several middle …

Marlins prospect Mesa has hamstring strain  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Victor Mesa has been diagnosed with a Grade 1ne right hamstring strain and reassigned to minor league rehabilitation, a setback in the development of the highly regarded Cuban defector.

Hosmer feels ‘different vibe’ in second year with Padres  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Eric Hosmer has been able to focus strictly on baseball this offseason and he likes what he sees with the suddenly dynamic San Diego Padres.  —  Hosmer arrived at spring training last year after signing a $144 million, eight-year contract as a free agent.

Atlantic League Expected To Add Robo-Umps, Other Changes From New MLB Agreement  —  The independent Atlantic League has long been an innovator, and they have long been happy to blaze a trail for Major League Baseball to follow.  —  Now, the two sides have formalized what was already happening informally …