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.

Martinez leads Cardinals against themselves, as condensed schedule nears games  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The schedule is misleading, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny will remind people Tuesday.  The abbreviation for the drill is “Live BP” and it stands for “Live Batting Practice.”

Josh Donaldson expects to become free agent, not ‘eye to eye’ with Blue Jays on contact talks  —  Josh Donaldson expects to become a free agent next offseason after shutting down contract talks with the Toronto Blue Jays, saying that the sides do not see “eye to eye” on a long-term deal.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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:

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.