Deal believed to be worth about $30 million  —  Yoan Moncada worked out privately for nine big league teams.  —  Cuban top infield prospect Yoan Moncada has agreed to a record-setting bonus with the Red Sox, according to an industry source.  —  The agreement is pending a physical.

Daulton gets encouraging news in cancer fight  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Another catcher reported to the Phillies' camp Sunday morning and even though he will be unable to help the rebuilding process on the field, Darren Daulton was still the most welcome sight on these premises since spring training opened Thursday.

It's official: B.J. is now Melvin Upton Jr.  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It's official: B.J. Upton is now Melvin Upton Jr. on your scorecard.  —  The Braves center fielder is listed as Melvin Upton Jr. on the Braves' spring training roster, and Upton Jr. is on the back of the Braves jersey …

Choate hopes to resume specialist role  —  JUPITER, Fla. _ Veteran lefthander Randy Choate and Matheny have discussed Choate's occasional unhappiness last year that he wasn't used as much for lefthander-on-lefthander specialty purposes, which basically why Choate was given a three-year contract before the 2013 season.

Pawtucket mayor: New PawSox owners didn't give us a chance  — Mayor Donald R. Grebien said the new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox told him they plan to move the team to Providence and that Pawtucket wasn't “even on the table.”  —  » RELATED CONTENT

Dodgers Sign Dustin McGowan  —  The Dodgers announced today that they have signed right-hander Dustin McGowan to a one-year, Major League contract.  To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, fellow righty Brandon Beachy, whom the team signed last week, was placed on the 60-day disabled list.

Righty completes 'pen session after being held back due to concerns about shoulder  —  2015 MLB.com Top Prospects: Robert Stephenson isn't afraid to attack hitters and he has the stuff to be a top-of-the-rotation starter  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds top prospect Robert Stephenson worked off …

Padres deal Ludwick to Pirates at Deadline  —  6/17/11: Ryan Ludwick pummels a three-run home run into the upper deck in left field, bringing the Padres closer in the seventh  —  SAN DIEGO — One year to the day after landing outfielder Ryan Ludwick, the Padres on Sunday dealt their best run-producer to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tigers' Cabrera reports no soreness after hitting session  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - Miguel Cabrera likes to hit.  —  So it's no surprise that the day after he was cleared to hit, he started hitting.  —  “I know he's been hitting,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Sunday.

Spring flings serious business for Reds pitchers  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It has all the awkward tension of a junior-high dance: Nobody wants to be left out, everyone has an ideal mate in their head and the consequences can last an entire month.  —  Reds pitchers and catchers had their first workout Thursday …

No surprise, Teheran expected to start opening day  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In what should come as a surprise to no one, the Braves are planning to name All-Star Julio Teheran their opening day starter for the second consecutive season.  —  Manager Fredi Gonzalez probably won't announce …

Rangers could pick up Adrian Beltre option for 2016  —  Third baseman Adrian Beltre and general manager Jon Daniels both want the Texas Rangers to be the last team in a career that should lead Beltre to the Hall of Fame, and work toward that goal could begin shortly.

David Price, Tigers expect max effort to strike deal  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - David Price joked with the Detroit Tigers clubhouse attendants Sundays, signed autographs for nearly 45 minutes, pumped fists with teammates' kids, and strolled out of the door for a leisurely drive back to his Tampa condo.

Yankees' CC Sabathia enters spring training at 305 pounds, knows he has a lot to prove in 2015  —  TAMPA — Size matters.  Just ask CC Sabathia.  —  The former AL Cy Young winner reported to Yankees camp tipping the scales at 305 pounds, admitting that his drastic weight loss in 2013 and '14 might have affected him more than he knew.