Yankees' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka no fan of DH, wants to hit and run at National League ballparks  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Masahiro Tanaka wants to keep on hitting and running the bases at NL ballparks, hoping use of the designated hitter does not spread to the National League.

Detroit Tigers spring training: Everything you need to know  —  Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season.  Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press.  —  CONNECT  —  Baseball is back!

He's no Ohtani, but Davidson knows what two-way role he wants to fill for Rangers  —  One thing Matt Davidson wanted to make sure was perfectly clear Tuesday were his intentions as a two-way player.  —  The Texas Rangers won't have to juggle the next Shohei Ohtani.

Justin Verlander baffled rebuilding teams won't sign Machado, Harper  —  Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander isn't buying the theory that the market for big free agents is limited by rebuilding teams not being in position to sign stars. … Like last year, the marquee free agents this offseason …

Mets Spring Training: 5 burning questions facing the Amazin's  —  Not so far down the list of great American pastimes, beyond baseball and barbecues and lottery scratch-offs, is an old-fashioned summer fireworks show.  Fireworks are a funny thing — most of the fun is in the anticipation, the expectation.

Tucker Barnhart happy to still be a Cincinnati Red  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Tucker Barnhart was back at his old locker at the Reds spring training facility - happy and slightly relieved to be there.  —  The Reds took a long spin on the J.T. Realmuto trade rumor mill this offseason.

Everyone knows Andrus will be Rangers' leader in 2019, but will his bat lead offense?  —  The big Elvis Andrus news this off-season didn't have anything to do with what he was going to do on the field in 2019, but how he was going to take over the leadership duties in the Texas Rangers' clubhouse following …

Wilson Ramos upgrades Mets behind the plate, but comes with injury concerns  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Following the 2017 season, Wilson Ramos' offseason workouts focused on strengthening his twice surgically repaired knee.  —  This offseason, with his right knee in better condition …

Greg Bird says he's ready for the challenge of fighting for the Yankees first base gig  —  TAMPA - Greg Bird knows where he stands.  The former Yankee first baseman of the future is now facing a battle for his spot on the team.  He starting working out at the team's minor league complex …

Giants catcher Buster Posey hoping for healthy, productive 2019 season  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One day in early November, Buster Posey felt his body respond more normally again as he rehabilitated from season-ending hip surgery.  Working out his lower half with a 15-pound dumbbell in his left hand …

Life after Paul Goldschmidt starts this week for Arizona Diamondbacks  —  They have been trickling into Salt River Fields for weeks, Diamondbacks players looking to get ready for the start of spring training.  Many of the faces are familiar, others are not, but the big difference between …

DeJong's agent says chilly offseason, stagnant market are ‘a warning signal’ for baseball  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • One of his treasured souvenirs of youth was a talisman of sorts — a Reggie Jackson 1980 TOPPS baseball card that Burton Rocks got in a wax pack given him in the hospital.

Orioles Preview: Baltimore Starting To Rebuild As Spring Training Begins  —  The first part of the rebuilding of the Baltimore Orioles begins this season.  There's a new man in charge in the front office (Mike Elias), a new man in charge in the dugout (Brandon Hyde), and a plan in place …