Wainwright perfect for two innings; Goldschmidt gets first hit  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  • Adam Wainwright tossed two perfect innings in his first start of the spring season and Paul Goldschmidt doubled for his first Cardinals hit when he connected to lead off the fourth inning Tuesday.

Rockies offer Nolan Arenado a record-breaking contract for average annual salary  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The man soon may be making baseball history, going where no player has ever gone before.  —  He is one of baseball's greatest players, and soon may be the first to earn at least $35 million a 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.

It's time for pitch clocks — just not for everyone  —  There was a time when pitchers enjoyed free rein to deface baseballs — with mud, or streams of tobacco spittle, or maybe a belt buckle — to alter aerodynamic properties.  They did just about everything short of applying an ax …

Why doing interviews in English is part of Yu Darvish's comeback plan  —  MESA — His Chicago Cubs teammates and manager knew he would pass his first test, but Yu Darvish wasn't as confident.  —  The challenge in front of him had nothing to do with a bullpen session or throwing program.

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.

Roberts: Kershaw “didn't feel so great” after playing catch  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw felt more soreness in his left shoulder playing catch Monday, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the three-time Cy Young Award winner “didn't feel so great.”

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.

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.

The time is now for Twins' Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton  —  The three men sat down at a table next to the water on the elegant beach restaurant's huge outdoor patio.  A waiter brought them plates full of freshly caught fish, cooked on a bed of rice and vegetables, and the diners dug in.

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 …

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.

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.

Cardinals, ace Mikolas agree on 4-year extension  —  The St. Louis Cardinals and ace pitcher Miles Mikolas have agreed on a four-year extension, the team announced Tuesday.  —  The deal is worth $68 million, according to ESPN and multiple reports.  —  The extension will begin in 2020 and run through 2023.

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 …