Zack Wheeler struggles in latest start as he attempts to crack Mets' rotation  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Three of the spots in the Mets' starting rotation are still up for grabs, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Tuesday.  —  “They're open.  We'll see what happens,” …

NL keys to winning: Team-by-team outlook  —  USA TODAY Sports takes a closer look at each National League team and their key to a winning, successful season.  —  NL East  —  Atlanta Braves  —  Ronald Acuna's impact: At 20 years old, Acuna gives Atlanta a five-tool prospect in the outfield …

Mets' David Wright shut down for 8 weeks, Yoenis Cespedes injures wrist  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets captain David Wright won't participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues, another setback in his attempt to return from injuries that have sidelined …

Detroit Tigers' great debate: Keep OF Victor Reyes, or set him free?  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - What's next for Victor Reyes?  —  It's one of the pressing questions in spring training for the Detroit Tigers, who must weigh the outfielder's Rule 5 Draft status when deciding if he will make the 25-man roster on Opening Day.

As Cubs' new player rep, Kris Bryant eager to address many issues  —  Chicago Tribune  —  In a span of three years, Kris Bryant has suffered the disappointment of not gaining a spot on the Cubs roster he and his teammates strongly believed he deserved and watched former ace Jake Arrieta wait 4½ months …

Gleyber Torres sent to Scranton by the Yankees, vows to be ready for his next chance  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Gleyber Torres might soon impact the Yankees' roster, but just not yet.  —  The club's top organizational prospect, Torres was optioned Tuesday to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre …

Eyeing postseason, Lance Lynn says Twins are a great fit  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The unusually slow free-agent market took Lance Lynn's wait to find a team through the winter and well into spring training.  —  The offer he settled on from the Minnesota Twins also came with the expectation …

Oh still waiting for clearance to join Jays pen  —  DUNEDIN — While his teammates freshen their arms and sharpen their stuff in live competition, Jays reliever Seung Hwan Oh has to go through a markedly different and less gratifying routine.  —  In between waiting for word that his work visa is approved …

Ivan Nova will start opening day, might not finish season with Pirates  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Ivan Nova will be the Pirates' opening-day starting pitcher at Detroit on March 29.  It is unclear whether he will remain with Pittsburgh through the entire season.

Ji-Man Choi continuing to make an impact in Brewers camp  —  PHOENIX - Barring unforeseen personnel moves, Ji-Man Choi seems to have no real chance of making the Milwaukee Brewers' opening-day roster.  —  Nevertheless, the slugging first baseman from South Korea is making an impact in his first Brewers camp, on and off the field.

Aaron Judge not eligible for arbitration, to earn $622K  —  NEW YORK — AL Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge will earn $622,300 in the major leagues as part of his one-year contract with the New York Yankees.  —  Judge, who led the AL with 52 home runs, is not eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2019 season.

Fantasy Baseball Preview 2018: Outfielders, Catchers  —  Not much left to say.  He does it all, year after year, and has even found ways to actually improve.  —  2. GIANCARLO STANTON New York Yankees  —  Scary to think what he can do after hitting 59 homers playing half his games in a pitchers park.

Column: Here's what we know about the White Sox: So far, so good — knock on wood  —  Chicago Tribune  —  During a break in White Sox camp last week, manager Rick Renteria discussed his team's resiliency.  —  At the end of a long, meandering answer, he curled his hand into a fist and bumped …

15 years in, Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson still trying to extend his journey  —  The Washington Post  —  When you pitch for 12 organizations across a decade-and-a-half, like Edwin Jackson, you figure out how the professional baseball world operates.  In his 15-year path from teenage super-prospect …