Players union must fight again as familiar story unfolds in Chicago  —  FOX Sports  —  Kris Bryant's debut might end up being similar to Mark Grace's.  —  MESA, ARIZ. —  In 1988, the Cubs chose the fading Leon Durham over red-hot rookie Mark Grace as their Opening Day first baseman.

Kyle Kendrick Sharp as Rockies Beat D-Backs 6-0  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run double and opening-day starter Kyle Kendrick threw four standout innings as the Colorado Rockies romped past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-0 on Sunday.  —  Corey Dickerson homered in the fifth and had two hits .

Rays to name Asdrubal Cabrera everyday shortstop  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays have decided that Asdrubal Cabrera will be their everyday shortstop after all.  —  When the Rays signed Cabrera in January, they said they would determine during spring training whether to keep him at shortstop …

Dodgers Agree To Sign Cuban Pitcher Pablo Millan Fernandez For $8 Million  —  The Dodgers have agreed to sign 25-year-old Cuban righthander Pablo Millan Fernandez for an $8 million bonus on a minor league contract, Baseball America has learned.  The deal, which is exempt from the international bonus pools, is still pending a physical.

Detroit's Verlander Roughed Up by Nationals in 7-7 Tie  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Two days after being told he would not be the Tigers' opening day starter, Justin Verlander gave up three home runs in less than five innings of a 7-7 tie Sunday between Detroit's split squad and the Washington Nationals.

Votto, Phillips: Same team, different approaches  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. -The debate still rages throughout the game, and plays out every day for the Cincinnati Reds, inviting intrigue, discussion and even divisions within their own organization.  —  From the corner of power and patience: First baseman Joey Votto's hitting philosophy.

It's time for MLB to expand teams' rosters  —  It's time for Major League Baseball to go to an expanded roster, one that makes sense for the way the game has evolved.  Make it a 25-man game roster, but expand the overall roster to 28.  —  Major League Baseball spokesman Pat Courtney …

HOFers Molitor, Sandberg opposing managers  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hall of Fame players Paul Molitor and Ryne Sandberg are managing against each other, making the spring training game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies a unique matchup.  —  The Hall said it believes Monday's game …

SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  Brandon Finnegan slapped his left hand across his glove and hung his head on Sunday afternoon.  His final act as a competitor for a spot in the Royals bullpen occurred when he served up a walk-off home run to White Sox prospect Courtney Hawkins.

Yankees' Pirela Crashes Into Wall, Carted Off Field  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Yankees prospect Jose Pirela was taken to a hospital after crashing into the center field wall on a play in the first inning that ended up an inside-the-park home run for the Mets' Juan Lagares.

Until now. … On the Cuban national team in 2011: He belted 33 homers in 67 games of league play one season.  —  PHOTO: KOJI WATANABE/GETTY IMAGES

Are the Mets Big Enough for Matt Harvey?  —  The next New York–size super sports star is finally back on the mound.  —  Shares … Ian Schrager wants Matt Harvey's workout advice.  —  It's a moment of insider New York cross-pollination, an elder luminary of the city's social whirl reaching …