Russell Wilson to show up at Yankees camp Monday  —  Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be joining the New York Yankees at their spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, he said Thursday on his Instagram account.  —  He will be there for six days, leaving March 3 …

After flurry of activity, are Orioles done constructing their 2018 roster?  —  After making four acquisitions in a seven-day span, the Orioles have addressed their needs for starting pitching and a left-handed-hitting outfielder.  —  The club left some lockers in the main clubhouse open …

Remember 2016?  These Cubs could be just as good  —  MESA, Ariz. — Steve Cishek took the mound for his first live batting practice session with his new team earlier this week.  As the reliever stood on the mound against the Chicago Cubs' A-list of hitters — a former MVP (Kris Bryant) …

Detroit Tigers unveil first starting lineup of spring training  —  Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, designated hitter Victor Martinez and pitching prospect Alex Faedo work on their crafts in spring training in Lakeland, Fla. Video by Anthony Fenech/DFP Wochit

Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … For anyone following the Diamondbacks' farm system in recent years, Tuesday's three-team deal came with some sticker shock.  Brandon Drury has been touted for years as an impact bat, Anthony Banda as a future rotation piece.  Both were shipped out.

Rooting for laundry isn't a joke — it's why baseball works  —  It's New Clothes Week.  Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton, all traded this winter, showed up to spring training for their new clothes.  J.D. Martinez and Eric Hosmer and Yu Darvish, just days …

Reds notes: MLB wants to break ties — in spring training baseball games  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price said Major League Baseball is moving toward removing tied games from spring training.  MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre Wednesday met the Reds and told them this:

Column: Tyler Chatwood hardly a fifth wheel for the Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Everybody knows the big four of the Cubs' starting rotation: Yu, Q, Kyle and Jon.  —  Meet Tyler Chatwood, the fifth Beatle, the No. 5 starter and not-to-be-forgotten member on a staff that includes three …

Pirates' Jameson Taillon: ‘Look at life differently’ after cancer fight  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — After a bout with testicular cancer last season, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon says he's a “different person” entering the 2018 season.  —  “I don't think there is any doubt about that …

Indians, reliever Carlos Torres agree to minor league deal  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent reliever Carlos Torres, who could fill a bullpen opening.  —  Torres pitched in 67 games last season for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Geoff Jenkins elected to Brewers Walk of Fame; other honors for Fielder, Dalton, Melvin  —  PHOENIX - Geoff Jenkins, one of the top sluggers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will be inducted into the team's Walk of Fame this year.  —  The Brewers also announced Thursday that another top slugger …

Mariners catcher Mike Zunino grows into major role with team  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Catcher Mike Zunino is looking to build off his best season as a Seattle Mariner.  —  Zunino enters his sixth season after setting several career highs at the plate.  No catcher currently in Mariners spring training …

Pirates Acquire Corey Dickerson From Rays  —  1:17pm: The Pirates are sending the Rays $1MM as part of the trade, reports Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic (Twitter link).  In essence, then, they'll spend an additional $1.45MM to turn Hudson into Dickerson, while the Rays will add a reliever to their 'pen …

ST Daily: Rays Go Gomez  —  Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.  —  It has been a dizzying few days for the Rays.  Well, for their fans, mostly.  The flurry of moves began on Saturday night when the Rays acquired C.J. Cron from the Angels before designating 2017 All-Star Corey Dickerson …

Braves spring training: Team photo day, pitching update, more  —  Thursday was team photo day for the Braves, one day before the spring training opener against the Mets.  Here's righthander Julio Teheran.  Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com.  —  Julio Teheran shows off one of his grips on team photo day Thursday.

Gant, newcomer Greene, hot prospect Hicks will follow Flaherty on Friday  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Righthander Jack Flaherty is slated to throw 35 pitches or two innings Friday in the Cardinals' first exhibition game against the Miami Marlins here.  —  Righthander John Gant …

Rangers notebook: Why you should expect to see even less of Texas' starters in spring games this week  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Though the spring training schedule starts Saturday, Rangers starting position players may be hard to find on the field in the first week of games.

What if the Rays actually have a good plan?  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Going against popular opinion, here's an odd thought to ponder:  —  What if the Rays actually know what they're doing?  —  The deal agreed to Wednesday afternoon with veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez …

Tigers play first spring game today: Here's the lineup and potential pitchers  —  Gallery: Detroit Tigers spring training - February 21, 2018  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers will use a host of young players in their exhibition opener at Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday.

Pitcher Matt Purke in battle for NY Mets rotation spot  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Matt Purke had about eight to nine offers to choose from this offseason.  After talking with Mets general manager Sandy Alderson and manager Mickey Callaway, the lefty decided the Mets were the best fit for him.