Kevin Kiermaier slams Rays for latest roster moves  —  Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier isn't happy about the series of roster moves that the organization made over the weekend, and he didn't try to disguise those feelings Monday morning.  —  “I am 100 percent frustrated …

Dodgers: 2017 season to remember … Despite winning 104 games, the most in their 60 seasons of playing in Los Angeles, capturing their fifth consecutive NL West championship and advancing to the NL Championship Series for the third time in five years, the Dodgers still probably …

Bryce Harper says his focus is on 2018  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bryce Harper isn't talking about the future.  —  On Monday afternoon, Harper addressed reporters for the first time this spring training and refused to discuss anything beyond the upcoming season.

Cubs boss Tom Ricketts; Winning World Series ‘is our goal’  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After delivering his annual spring training speech to his players, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts expressed his optimism Monday about the 2018 season.  —  Winning the World Series “is our goal,” Ricketts told reporters.

MLB limits mound visits, decides against pitch clock for 2018  —  Major League Baseball imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players in an effort to speed up games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018.  —  After more than a year of negotiations, the Major League Baseball …

Cincinnati Reds: Robert Stephenson and Sal Romano, friends off the field, competitors on it  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Robert Stephenson and Sal Romano are taking that friendly competition thing to a new level.  They aren't tossing darts or playing 18 holes for bragging rights.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman: ‘I need another ring’  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The ring's the thing.  —  “Find a way to win the next one,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Monday morning, as his club's first full-squad workout began.  “I need another ring.”

Yoenis Cespedes made these three changes to his workout routine — and the Mets slugger still wants to be MVP  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes needs a yoga studio in New York.  The Mets slugger would also like someone to do yoga with this season.  These are important requests if the Mets …

Eric Hosmer fallout: Padres reportedly getting trade calls on Hunter Renfroe  —  There's now a crowded outfield in San Diego  —  The recent signing of Eric Hosmer by the Padres pushed Wil Myers to the outfield.  That, in turn, has left San Diego with an overcrowded outfield situation …

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.

Red Sox owner John Henry: we 'don't need to be popular, we need to win'  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the Boston Red Sox stepped out into the sun Monday for their first full-squad workout of spring training, owner John Henry maintained that he's more concerned about Ws and Ls than the team's Q-Rating.

Wilmer Flores prepared to learn corner outfield to find more ways into Mets lineup  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Wilmer Flores will do whatever it takes to be in the lineup.  That means the Mets utility infielder will attempt to learn to play one of the corner outfield spots this spring.

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: 'I'm just here to play baseball'  —  The Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers reported for the first day on the Spring Training season at Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium in Lakeland FL.  Wednesday February 14, 2018.  Kirthmon F. Dozier Detroit Free Press Wochit

Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018 … The Diamondbacks' first full squad workout of the spring might not have included their full squad.  Not if CEO Derrick Hall is correct about the work his front office has left before Opening Day.  —  “I don't think we're done by any means right now,” Hall said Monday morning.

Jets poised to reboot at QB, with Kirk Cousins their focal point  —  With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing each position on the New York Jets' roster and examining possible upgrades:  —  Position: Quarterback  —  2018 cap hits of top returnees:  —  Pending free agents: Josh McCown

‘Old’ Avisail Garcia expects another big season for White Sox  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Avisail Garcia scanned the clubhouse on the day the White Sox's full squad was required to report to spring training at Camelback Ranch and looked a bit shocked.  —  “Everybody is 22, 21, 20,” Garcia said Monday.