Ozuna feeling ‘no pain’ as throwing improves  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  • Left fielder Marcell Ozuna, who was chicken-winging his throws — short throws — in camp, was throwing at a much longer distance and with extension during a drill Friday before the Cardinals came here Friday for a night exhibition game.

Bryce Harper, Phillies need a few World Series rings to call this contract a success come 2031  —  The nice thing about being a player and an agent is that when you sign a 13-year contract worth $330 million you are absolutely, positively sure that it is a good deal.

Jacob deGrom's change-up makes NY Mets starter's arsenal lethal  —  Jacob deGrom discusses his start against the Tigers  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - When facing an elite pitcher like Jacob deGrom, there's only so much a hitter can do to give himself a fighting chance.

Jesse Winker, Phillip Ervin homer in Cincinnati Reds spring loss to San Francisco Giants  —  Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle talks about his strong spring start against the Giants and competing for a spot in the rotation  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin hit a pair of solo home runs …

Sabathia, Sanchez making progress for Yanks  —  TAMPA, Fla. — CC Sabathia and Gary Sanchez took big steps forward for the New York Yankees on Friday.  —  Sabathia threw his first bullpen since having a heart procedure in December, and Sanchez played in his initial spring training game following a left shoulder injury.

Welcome to MLB The Show: Ballplayers on making their video game debut  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There are three milestones in a player's career when he knows he has made it to the majors: the phone call telling you you've been called up; that first hit or strikeout; and when you finally appear in the MLB The Show video game.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez has ligament damage in his elbow  —  Bryce Harper is officially off the market.  The former MVP will become a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  CONNECT  —  TEMPE, Ariz. - All-Star catcher Salvador Perez could miss a significant chunk of the Kansas City Royals' season with an elbow injury.

Manny Machado to make Padres spring training debut Saturday  —  Manny Machado signs autographs after a spring training workout.  (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)  —  On the day the Padres agreed to terms on a 10-year, $300 million contract with Manny Machado, Giants manager Bruce Bochy saw …

Sanchez sharp and satisfied in spring training debut for Jays  —  DUNEDIN — As the member of the Blue Jays coaching staff responsible for developing and working with catchers, John Schneider has a unique view of every pitcher in camp.  —  And when it comes to Aaron Sanchez …

Rangers have unexpected visitor Saturday, but don't think Adrian Beltre is itching to play  —  For someone who hated spring training, it didn't take Adrian Beltre all that long to come back to Texas Rangers camp.  —  The retired third baseman made a surprise appearance Saturday morning …

A snowy start to the Cactus League was a 1st for Roger Bossard — but it didn't faze ‘The Sodfather’  —  White Sox groundskeeper Roger Bossard waters the field before a spring game at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2018.  (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It's hard to shock the Sodfather.

There have been a lot of Cubs hitting coaches recently.  So what makes Anthony Iapoce's approach different?  —  Cubs hitting coach Anthony Iapoce with Javier Baez and Albert Almora on Feb. 17, 2019, at spring training.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

It's possible to love the Yankees and want more from them  —  Why shouldn't I want something I love to be the best possible version of itself?  —  We're all here for the same reason — we love the New York Yankees.  When all is said and done, the reason we keep drifting back to this site …

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed: Free agency still flawed despite monster deals  —  Even after outfielder Bryce Harper and infielder Manny Machado each landed $300 million contracts — with Harper's $330 million deal with the Phillies the largest in the game's history …

Cubs' Jon Lester will make second spring start vs. Brewers  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Left-hander Jon Lester will make his second spring start Saturday as the Cubs face the Brewers at Sloan Park.  —  Lester threw two scoreless innings Monday against the Padres, and he is a prime candidate …

Angels' Mike Trout believes spring training is no time for contract negotiations  —  TEMPE, Ariz. >> If the Angels are able to negotiate a contract extension with star center fielder Mike Trout, it appears unlikely to happen during spring training - this year or next year.

Cincinnati Reds leadoff question remains, well, a question  —  GOODYEAR, Arizona - In the Cincinnati Reds' first six spring training games, six different players hit leadoff.  That is not a ruse to throw fans off the trail of who is going to be the leadoff man.