Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022  —  Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule …

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 …

Cardinals secure ‘anchor’ Mikolas with four-year, $68 million extension  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • With a commitment and a compliment that called Miles Mikolas “the anchor” of their rotation, the Cardinals gave the All-Star righthander the chance to spend spring training in his hometown …

Meet the man(nequin) keeping Nats' endless uniform combos straight  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Manny Machado isn't the only Manny donning a new uniform these days.  —  The other one?  That'd be the mannequin stationed inside the Washington Nationals' clubhouse since spring training kicked off last week.

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.

Mike Piazza takes a break from drinking the vino to come to Mets camp and praise Brodie Van Wagenen's bold vision  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Mike Piazza fully supports the bold vision Brodie Van Wagenen is bringing to Flushing.  —  The 50-year-old New York legend traveled from his new home in Parma …

Angels' Knoop retires after 53 years in baseball  —  MESA, Ariz. — Longtime Los Angeles Angels player and coach Bobby Knoop has announced his retirement after 53 years in baseball.  —  Los Angeles shared the news in a release Tuesday.  —  The 80-year-old Knoop was one of the Angels …

When it comes to pitch clock, put Masahiro Tanaka down as a no … TAMPA — Before Masahiro Tanaka even throws a pitch in a spring training game, he isn't fan of the pitch clock.  —  MLB is using spring training to introduce a 20-second pitch clock that hasn't been approved for regular-season games.

Ex-Detroit Tiger of the Week: Happy 51st birthday, Matt Stairs!  —  (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)  —  Charlie Gehringer is a Detroit Tigers legend, complete with Hall of Fame membership, a retired number, a statue at Comerica Park and a memorable nickname: “The Mechanical Man.”

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 …

Cubs reliever Tony Barnette is grateful for his experience playing in Japan: ‘It opened my eyes to the way I saw the world’  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The one-hour morning commute from the west side …

Cardinals to sign former All-Star Wieters to compete for backup catcher spot, source says  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • A stalwart bat at his peak and a four-time All-Star as the backstop in Baltimore, Matt Wieters has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cardinals and could bring some fresh competition to the backup catcher role.