New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez entering a pivotal season  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees Universe will quickly recall Gary Sanchez's lost 2018 season, but the catcher has dropped it from memory.  —  “There's no reason to keep dwelling on the past, or that year,” said Sanchez, speaking through an interpreter on Thursday.

Trevor Bauer accuses Indians of ‘character assassination’ during arbitration hearing  —  All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer won his salary arbitration hearing with the Cleveland Indians this week, getting a $7-million raise over last year, but said Thursday he's unhappy with the way he was treated toward the end of the process.

Mayers, a ‘reliever of the day,’ offers flexibility to Shildt  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Manager Mike Shildt has taken to discussing the “reliever of the day,” relative to the volume of potential relievers in the Cardinals' bullpen.  The topic du jour Thursday was Mike Mayers …

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.

Rangers' farm should be gaining steam after 2018 trades, but one publication disagrees  —  The fine people at Baseball America have revealed their annual rankings of the best farm systems in the game, and the Texas Rangers, after a bevy of trades designed to restock the prospect pool …

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 …

Detroit Tigers spring training: Who are these fresh-faced pitchers?  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — The first thing you noticed when walking into the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday was a sign displaying the team's intentions to win the World Series

MLB teams live in fear of the ‘albatross’ contract.  Yet such situations are largely a myth.  —  As unemployed superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado remain on their off-season grinds at undisclosed, poorly-lit indoor locations, the rest of Major League Baseball has reported for business …

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 …

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 …

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 …

After getting big deal, Aaron Nola ready to chase titles with Phillies  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Aaron Nola hopes to win titles with the Philadelphia Phillies, and a four-year, $45 million contract will give him a chance.  —  “This is pretty surreal and special for me,” the pitcher said Thursday, a day after agreeing to the deal.

Jacob deGrom's Cy Young award was damaged and the Mets are sending it back  —  Jacob deGrom discusses his contract talks with the Mets  —  Mets ace Jacob deGrom's historic 2018 campaign earned him the National League Cy Young, but the award's physical manifestation was a disappointment when it arrived.

Cincinnati Reds' Curt Casali had surgery in October, expects to be ready for Opening Day  —  This is the second time having hip surgery for Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali.  Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd repaired Casali's right hip in 2017.  (Photo11: Aaron Gash, AP)