The Mets gave us a sneak peak of their potential Opening Day lineup  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - The Mets gave fans a sneak peek of their potential Opening Day squad on Sunday, and it fired on all cylinders.  —  The offense pounced from the get-go while the bullpen limited damage in the Mets 9-1 win against the Cardinals at First Data Field.

Left-hander Cody Reed embracing role as Cincinnati Reds reliever  —  Tanner Roark says his first 3 innings against the D-Backs were his best of the spring, striking out 6.  Roark gave up a three-run homer in the 4th.  —  CONNECT  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - After bouncing between starter …

Dellin Betances worry lingers over Yankees' mind-blowing bullpen  —  TAMPA — The Yankees invested in and built up their bullpen this winter to be dominant.  On paper, they could have the best in baseball with the addition of Adam Ottavino and return of Zack Britton, and a back end featuring Dellin Betances …

Detroit Tigers observations: Matt Moore pitches well, Miguel Cabrera homers  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Matt Moore pitched well, Miguel Cabrera hit a home run, but the Detroit Tigers tied with the Yankees, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon in Lakeland, Fla.  —  In the two teams' fourth and final match …

MLB hot stove: Giants looking for outfield help after missing out on Bryce Harper  —  The Giants aren't done looking for outfield help after missing out on the Bryce Harper sweepstakes.  —  San Francisco president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told the San Francisco Chronicle on Thursday …

Brewers players consider Bob Uecker one of their own, including divvying up playoff money  —  SportsPulse: Now that Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have signed we can finally look ahead to actual baseball.  Here are the storylines that will define the MLB in 2019.  —  CONNECT

Decisions, decisions: Cubs must weigh many factors when finalizing their opening-day roster  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It came as a minor surprise last spring when Cubs cut ties with reliever Justin Grimm, handing him nearly $540,000 in termination pay.  —  But this is the time in spring training …

What the Padres having the top farm system might actually mean  —  The Kansas City Royals' minor league system was ranked by Baseball America as the best in baseball in 2011.  —  Nine of the team's prospects were deemed to be among the top 100 in baseball.  Names like Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Danny Duffy.

Column: Brewers aren't underestimating the Cubs despite last year's ending  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs brought their winter caravan to Maryvale on Sunday for a Cactus League game against the Brewers, creating fan gridlock outside the gates as a sellout crowd crammed into the refurbished ballpark.

White Sox at spring training: A game-by-game recap  —  Chicago Tribune  —  A game-by-game look of how the White Sox fared during spring training games in 2019.  —  March 9: White Sox 12, Rangers 2  —  James McCann hit a two-run homer and Reynaldo Lopez struck out seven over four innings for the White Sox.

Castellanos, OK after being hit by pitch, open to extension talks with Tigers  —  Lakeland, Fla. - After dodging somewhat of a bullet on Sunday, Nick Castellanos made it known that he was open to discussing a contract extension with the Tigers.  —  First things first: He was hit …

Mariners' Seager awaits MRI results on wrist  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is awaiting MRI results after rolling over his left wrist during a spring training game.  —  Seager visited a hand specialist Saturday and has been receiving treatment on his left wrist and hand.

Blue Jays prospect Guerrero out 3 weeks with oblique strain  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Highly touted Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will miss the next three weeks because of a strained left oblique.

Orioles notes: Trey Mancini set for time at first base later in spring as team looks for versatility  —  Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that after Monday's day off, Trey Mancini would start to get more playing time at first base this spring to prepare him for the possibility that left field …

Gary Sanchez's latest Yankees showing met with mixed reviews  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Gary Sanchez showed off how good he is feeling Saturday night.  —  The Yankee catcher made two noteworthy athletic plays in the Yankees 6-1 win over the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.