As Cardinals camp opens, Gregerson relishes opportunity to finish where he started  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • There were times, way back in 2006 as a late-round reliever marooned at Class A, that Luke Gregerson was certain the next call coming to the bullpen for him wouldn't send him into the game but home, back to school.

Notebook: Gausman, Orioles avoid arbitration  —  Orioles, starter Gausman avoid arbitration hearing  —  The Orioles avoided an arbitration hearing with starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, agreeing to a $5.6 million, one-year contract.  —  Gausman's hearing had been scheduled for Wednesday.

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.

Jake Arrieta not forgotten by Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs showed some dignity by not yet assigning the No. 49 jersey worn by free agent Jake Arrieta.  —  This doesn't indicate that they're keeping the jersey fresh for the 2015 National League Cy Young winner …

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

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 …

Wait ... Gabe Kapler wants his Phillies players to do what?  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Sometimes it seems as if an alien landed in Philadelphia this offseason and seized control of the local baseball team.  No longer will the pitchers simply stretch and throw on the first day of spring training.

Starting pitching: With Jimmy Nelson on the mend, Brewers rotation up for grabs entering camp  —  Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has pitching concerns to address.  He talked about some of his options at the 2017 Winter Meetings.  Milwaukee Brewers video  —  CONNECT

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 …

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.

Jeter says he's still a Yankees fan, hopes to build sustainable winner with Marlins  —  Jeter sat down for an interview with CBS Evening News With Jeff Glor  —  Derek Jeter is about to embark on his first season as Miami Marlins owner, following a winter that saw him criticized from one coast …

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 …

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 …

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.

Cincinnati Reds spring training notes: How does Scooter Gennett roll?  In an RV, of course.  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — If anyone ever asks you how long it takes to drive from the Reds old spring training home in Florida to the new one in Arizona, you can answer “32 hours” with confidence.

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 …