Gary Sanchez vows to improve defensively in 2018  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Gary Sanchez's world-class offense at a defensive position sets him apart.  —  Yet, his No. 1 priority as Yankees catcher this spring training is to improve defensively, following a substandard 2017 season - a reality that exasperated his ex-manager.

Detroit Tigers' Daniel Stumpf favorite for lefty role, never satisfied  —  Watch as the Detroit Tigers' pitchers and catchers warm up with a game of catch on the first day of spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by Anthony Fenech/DFP

Phillies like their pitchers, but could still add  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — There will not be much drama as the Phillies finalize their roster after six weeks of spring training as the major decision will be choosing a fifth starter from the handful of arms in the race.

Shohei Ohtani's main impact will come as a pitcher, Mike Scioscia says  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani is quickly discovering how his every move at Los Angeles Angels' camp will be scrutinized this spring.  About 50 Japanese media members gathered at the entrance of the player parking lot …

Yu Darvish signing limits free-agent flexibility for Cubs next offseason  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The signing of Yu Darvish to a six-year, $126 million contract still allows the Cubs some flexibility to add a midseason reinforcement.  —  But landing another marquee free agent next offseason …

Matt Kemp: ‘I love being back’ with the Dodgers  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matt Kemp arrived early Tuesday to a Dodgers clubhouse he already knows and to a team he believes he can help win the World Series — if he gets the chance to stick around.  —  Kemp, back in the Dodgers spring-training complex …

Molina moves up on Musial, Gibson  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Yadier Molina walked into a Cardinals' spring training clubhouse for the 15th consecutive February on Tuesday.  “Time flies, huh?' he mused.  —  No Cardinal other than Stanley Frank Musial and Robert (no middle name) …

David Price says he wants to move on from last season's mistakes  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Above all else, David Price needs to stay healthy and pitch well this season.  But his image could use a good cleansing, too.  —  And so, as he began his third spring training with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday …

New manager Mickey Callaway has big ideas for Mets  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — For a first-time manager, Mickey Callaway was mighty bold about his own expectations with the New York Mets.  —  “The front office has gotten us the players.  The coaching staff is the best coaching staff in the big leagues,” he said Tuesday.

Padres pitcher Jose Torres facing domestic violence charges  —  Padres reliever Jose Torres was arrested in December after a dispute in which he allegedly brandished a semiautomatic handgun.  —  The incident occurred in the home Torres shares with a woman in Phoenix and is being handled …

White Sox reliever Nate Jones says he's healthy, ready to contend for closer role  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Nate Jones was on the mound when Matt Davidson stepped into the batter's box to track pitches for the veteran White Sox reliever.  —  “I was warning him: 'Hey, man …

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo preaches competition on eve of camp  —  With about 10 minutes to spare between meetings, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ducked outside and settled into a patio chair at Salt River Fields on Tuesday afternoon.  —  In less than 24 hours …

Ex-A's right-hander Jarrod Parker retires after career derailed by injuries  —  A%E2%80%99s+Chris+Bassitt+discusses+ rotation+  —  Chris+Bassitt+on+competing+for+ A%E2%80%99s+rotation+spot+  —  Pitcher Chris Bassitt talks about competing for a starting job with the Oakland Athletics.

Rays journal: Colome has new look but same jersey, De Leon impresses, Romo finds sanctuary  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Alex Colome figured, given all the trade talk, he'd have a new spring home by now.  Instead, he showed up Tuesday at Rays camp with a new look - long braids and a beard.