Manny Machado already has a seat waiting for him in White Sox clubhouse  —  Manny Machado has been a free agent longer than he was a Dodger.  —  Now that you've gasped over that quivering bit — brought to you by The Ringer's Zack Kram — at least applaud one team in the hunt for keeping …

Detroit Tigers' talent level hits 12-year high as rebuild continues  —  One trusted website believes the Detroit Tigers' farm system is as good as it has been in more than a decade.  —  And if that's the case, the Tigers' rebuild might not be as daunting as once expected.

Gary Sanchez isn't going anywhere  —  TAMPA — Gary Sanchez appreciates the support.  —  Fans in the Bronx may have been calling for the 26-year-old catcher to be dealt all winter, but he returns to Yankee spring training knowing that his manager believes in him.

McGee's coaching duties are different this season  —  • Fan favorite Willie McGee has returned for his second year as a Cardinals coach.  McGee said he very much enjoyed the first year, but he will have adjusted duties this season.  —  In 2018, McGee was something of a hybrid coach …

Trevor Bauer: Arbitration hearing with Indians ended with ‘character assassination’  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer said the final 10 minutes of his salary arbitration hearing with the Cleveland Indians was “character assassination” against him.

Column: Will the Cubs really finish last?  Say it ain't so, PECOTA.  —  Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber discusses a computer projection that predicts the Cubs will finish last in the National League Central this season on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Column: Angry over Cubs' Sinclair TV plan?  Be thankful for The Score's Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer's Cubs broadcasts on WSCR-AM 670 will remain as free as sunshine and a summer breeze.

Youth might be served with 2019 Rangers, but back of bullpen is full of 30-somethings  —  A misconception that potentially is bogging down the Texas Rangers' win-loss predictions by various baseball sources and at various sports books is that they are going to be young.

The Mets are hoping Jason Vargas can bounce back in 2019, recapture All-Star form  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Jason Vargas doesn't have to worry about his job security.  —  Despite Vargas' rough 2018 season and the acquisition of several young starters the team likes, Vargas' spot in the rotation …

Gabe Kapler 2.0: More boundaries and more pressure for Phillies manager  —  It is way too late to say the honeymoon is over because that ended before Gabe Kapler managed his first game in Philadelphia.  By the time he got to Citizens Bank Park following the Phillies' season-opening road trip …

Update on plans for New York City headquarters  —  After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens.  For Amazon, the commitment to build a new headquarters requires positive …

Brewers trying to keep rival Cubs fans out of Miller Park again  —  The Milwaukee Brewers have made it clear: They would prefer the least amount of Chicago Cubs fans to fill Miller Park as possible.  —  In a statement released Wednesday, the Brewers announced presale tickets for their 10 home dates …

Twins, Jorge Polanco finalizing seven-year extension  —  Shortstop Jorge Polanco and the Minnesota Twins are finalizing a contract extension that will cover seven years and guarantee around $25 million, a league source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN on Thursday.

Projecting Indians bullpen as pitchers and catchers go through first Spring Training workout  —  Here is a projection for what the Cleveland Indians' bullpen will look like on opening day of the 2019 season.  —  CLEVELAND — For the Cleveland Indians, it is time to get down to the business of baseball.

Braves preview: Pitching plentiful, but how will it all fit together?  —  The Braves' best years, and one of the best runs in sports history, were built on pitching.  There isn't a Greg Maddux or John Smoltz in this present group, but the organization's lifeblood remains the same: It begins and ends with pitching depth.

The Miami Marlins have named their Opening Day starter against the Colorado Rockies  —  Jose Urena's first crack as the Miami Marlins' Opening Day starter last year did not go how he hoped.  —  He will have a chance for redemption this year.  —  Marlins manager Don Mattingly on Thursday announced …