Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland, after being unsigned last offseason, has new take on free agency  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and allows those unpleasant memories to slowly trickle back into his thoughts.  —  Bryce Harper is still unsigned.

The Yankees really need 24-year-old Jonathan Loaisiga to plug the rotation  —  TAMPA — Sure, the Yankees solidified their rotation this winter by bringing back JA Happ and CC Sabathia, and bringing in James Paxton in a trade.  Still, they will need at least seven or eight starters to make it through the season.

5 takeaways from White Sox camp, including top prospects Zack Collins and Luis Robert there to be seen — and heard  —  Photos of the White Sox at spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Five takeaways from Sunday at White Sox camp:

Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos, won't sweat trade rumors, at spring training  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — After spending his offseason in trade rumors, working out in his garage and stating his preference to be traded by the start of spring training, Nicholas Castellanos returned to Tiger Town on Sunday morning …

Second base: Return of Mike Moustakas once again means changes at two infield positions  —  Mike Moustakas is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers this season after the two sides reached agreement on a one-year deal, with a mutual option for 2020.  With Moustakas back in the fold …

Madison Bumgarner says he was joking over opener refusal  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Madison Bumgarner was joking when he told manager Bruce Bochy he absolutely refuses to pitch behind an opener.  —  It won't happen anyway.  —  San Francisco's ace lefty is hardly a likely candidate …

Peter Alonso faces down Jacob deGrom in Mets' first live batting practice  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Plenty of teams held their first live batting practice of the spring this weekend.  But only the Mets had a 2019 NL Rookie of the Year candidate digging in against the reigning NL Cy Young winner.

Padres offer Manny Machado an 8-year deal worth at least $240 million: reports  —  Look out, White Sox.  It appears the Padres are serious about signing free-agent infielder Manny Machado.  —  The Padres have offered Machado an eight-year contract worth at least $240 million, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

Stroman lashes out at contract situation, trade speculation and overall state of the Blue Jays  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Marcus Stroman likes to bring the heat when he's on the mound, a place where he's comfortable and feels he can be one of the best pitchers in major league baseball.

Diamondbacks could break in Jon Duplantier, other rotation prospects as relievers  —  The Diamondbacks arrived at camp with a fully stocked starting rotation, the second consecutive year they have acknowledged there are no jobs up for grabs entering spring training.

Yasmani Grandal takes proactive approach to learning Brewers' staff  —  PHOENIX — The ink was hardly dry on his $18.25 million, one-year contract with Milwaukee when Yasmani Grandal started working the phone, reaching out to as many new teammates as possible from his offseason home in Peoria.

Buster Posey's comments on winning help Giants recruit new outfielder  —  The free agent outfielder joined the Giants after being influenced by Buster Posey  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-Like more than 100 other major league free agents, Cameron Maybin sat at home through the cold winter months wondering …

Cubs spring training updates: More muscular Javier Baez homers after team has mental skills meeting  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Here are updates from Cubs spring training Sunday.

Back-to-basics approach for Joe Maddon and the Cubs starts Monday  —  Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After the principal talks to the students, the teacher will take a hands-on approach in the instruction of his students on the first full day of class.

Rob Manfred says pitching clock will be introduced in spring training and brushes off players' free agency gripes  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Major League Baseball is unilaterally starting the use of pitch clocks for spring training games, while brushing off complaints from players about the slow free agent market.