Red Sox reach agreement with J.D. Martinez, per source  —  J.D. Martinez and the Boston Red Sox have, at long last, come to an agreement.  —  The slow dance between the free agent slugger and the power-deficient team wrapped up Monday when they settled on a $110 million, five-year contract.

Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda hospitalized in Bay Area  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has been hospitalized in the Bay Area.  —  The San Francisco Giants said Tuesday the 80-year-old Cepeda had been taken to a hospital late Monday.  The team had no further details.

Must-see BP: Yanks' Stanton, Judge hit together for 1st time  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered off the scoreboard in left-center and hit three opposite-field homers to right.  Aaron Judge drove a pitch over the left-field walkway and also went deep to right.

Avisail Garcia hoping to improve on All-Star season for White Sox  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Avisail Garcia is trying to pick up where he left off last year.  So far, so good.  —  The Chicago White Sox All-Star right fielder arrived early in camp to deal with his salary arbitration case, which he won.

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.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes tries to improve flexibility with yoga  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Yo is into yoga.  —  Trying to stay off the disabled list after a season hobbled by leg injuries, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespdes took to yoga during the season.

What's happend before means little as Cards focus on 2018 season  —  St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Tommy Pham in a fielding drill during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com

Next Slide  —  Major League Baseball announced new rules Monday aimed at increasing the pace of play, changes that weren't universally endorsed in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse.  —  Teams will now have just six visits to the mound per game that don't involve the removal of a pitcher - a tally that includes both coaches and players.

Christian Yelich cites Jose Fernandez's death as turning point for Marlins franchise  —  PHOENIX — Christian Yelich leaves Miami with no hard feelings and one big regret.  —  Yelich, whose five-year tenure with the Marlins ended last month when he was traded to the Brewers …

Who is new Rays 1B/DH C.J. Cron? 10 things to know  —  Acquired Saturday night from the Angels (for a player to be named - a minor-leaguer, and not a top prospect), 1B/DH C.J. Cron is expected to join the Rays today in Port Charlotte.  —  Here are 10 things to know about him:

Cubs to host Advocate Children's Hospital patients at spring training  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs will open their doors to four patients from Advocate Children's Hospital at Tuesday's workout.  —  The patients are being treated to an all-expenses paid trip from Chicago to Sloan Park …

Hosmer's deal leaves Padres with overstuffed outfield  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Now that San Diego's first base position is in Eric Hosmer's $144 million hands, it seems as if there are 144 million candidates for the one remaining starting spot in the Padres' outfield.

Dodgers glad to be back at work, away from World Series talk  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Justin Turner heard about it for weeks.  He couldn't get away from talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers' seven-game loss to the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series.  —  Waiters asked Turner about it when he tried to order a meal.