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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Dodgers' Kershaw still not throwing, but no MRI  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw is not expected to play catch again until Thursday as the Dodgers address his throwing discomfort.  —  The three-time NL Cy Young winner will not undergo an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said.

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.”

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.

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.”

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 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.