Former Ray Evan Longoria gives thumbs-down to team's Dickerson decision  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Evan Longoria is in his first season as a San Francisco Giant after 10 years in a Tampa Bay Rays uniform, but he still follows his old organization from a new league and the opposite coast.

For Dodgers and Indians, spring training is about turning the page from postseason heartache  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The morning after the Cleveland Indians fell to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, general manager Mike Chernoff's fatherly duties took …

Back to business for Cubs, Tom Ricketts; Anthony Rizzo returns to camp  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Monday marks the first full-squad workout for the Chicago Cubs, but there will be two significant developments.  —  First, Chairman Tom Ricketts is scheduled to address the team prior to the workout.

Cincinnati Reds notes: Billy Hamilton unfazed by trade speculation  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - This past winter was not the first time that Billy Hamilton ever has heard his named included in trade speculation.  But it certainly was the most often he's heard it.  The Cincinnati Reds center fielder …

Hair today, gone tomorrow?  White Sox's Jose Abreu could be headed for a trim  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jose Abreu arrived at spring training sporting a scruffy new look.  —  The White Sox slugger grew a beard during the offseason so he could remain “incognito” when he visited his home country of Cuba.

In looking for Hosmer replacement, Royals signal coming rebuild  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  As Eric Hosmer prepares for his first season in San Diego, the Royals are unlikely to search for his replacement on the free-agent market or seek a reunion with third baseman Mike Moustakas, general manager Dayton Moore said Sunday.

Ben Zobrist feels good about his health, Cubs' chances  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Even Ben Zobrist can't say how many at-bats he'll wind up with this year, but the 36-year-old is sure of one thing: The Cubs' 2016 World Series hangover is over.  —  “I can tell you this,” Zobrist said Sunday.

Veteran reliever Peter Moylan agrees to deal to return to Braves  —  The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with veteran reliever Peter Moylan, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  —  Moylan, 39, tied for the American League lead with 79 appearances last season for the Kansas City Royals and had a 3.49 ERA in 59 1/3 innings.

Beltre believes Rangers should add top free agents  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  Adrian Beltre said believes that the Texas Rangers' roster is good enough to compete in 2018, but the third baseman said on his first day of spring training that he would like to see general manager Jon Daniels continue to add to the roster.

Motte is back; his old number (30) awaits  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The first time Jason Motte was in a Cardinals big-league clubhouse was in 2005 when he was dressing next to outfielder So Taguchi, who had just been signed by the club.  Motte was a minor-league catcher summoned to big-league camp …

Chris Tillman, Orioles agree to reunite on a one-year deal  —  SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs.  Recent history suggests otherwise.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  The Baltimore Orioles' efforts to construct a pitching rotation …

Bryan Harper, Bryce's older brother, is out to make a name for himself with Nationals  —  The Washington Post  —  Just before 10 a.m. Sunday, a player rushed over to Field 2 on the Washington Nationals' side of the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.  He jogged alone, his spikes pounding the sidewalk.

Brian Cashman makes Yankees' 2018 goal clear: ‘I need another ring’  —  TAMPA — After nearly getting to the World Series in 2017, Brian Cashman is hoping the Yankees get over the hump in 2018.  —  “The need-another-ring is the goal,” Cashman told reporters on Monday.  “I need another ring.

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton in same batting practice hitting group Monday at Yankees spring training  —  TAMPA — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are in the same hitting group and will take batting practice Monday afternoon at Steinbrenner Field.  —  Last season's AL Rookie …

Orioles Sign Alex Presley To Minor League Deal  —  The Orioles announced that they've signed veteran outfielder Alex Presley to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training.  Presley, a Sports Pro Services client, gives the Orioles a left-handed-hitting option …