Column: The Cubs give fans glimpse of TV network with relaunched YouTube channel featuring highlights, Q&As and puppies  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant has a fear of flying.  Javier Baez says Randy Rosario has the worse dog breath of any of his teammates.

Flaherty vs. Scherzer; Ozuna in LF for Cardinals  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The Jack Flaherty vs. Max Scherzer pitching matchup highlights Monday's Cardinals exhibition with the Washington Nationals.  But the undercard is significant, too, with Marcell Ozuna making his first appearance …

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera pulls off hidden ball trick in spring training  —  A slow motion look at Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera's swing in Lakeland.  Fla., during spring training.  —  CONNECT  —  And you guys want Miguel Cabrera to just DH, eh?

Nico Hoerner won't make the opening-day roster, but Cubs impressed with his quick adjustment to pro baseball  —  Cubs prospect Nico Hoerner discusses playing in spring training games on Monday, March 11, 2019.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Cincinnati Reds need Zach Duke, the oldest player in camp, to be reliable in the bullpen  —  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. …

BRYCE HARPER IS ONE VERY BIG DEAL  —  He's baseball's best-known face and now its richest player.  In this exclusive interview, the All-Star talks rejecting $300 million, recruiting Mike Trout and becoming a Phillie for life.  —  Bryce Harper is sinking deeper and deeper into the couch, like a handful of loose change.

AP source: Adam Jones, D-Backs agree to $3M, 1-year deal  —  Outfielder Adam Jones and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.  —  The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday …

Twins' Byron Buxton carrying more bulk, moxie this season  —  Byron Buxton has changed.  He is bigger and stronger.  Already one of baseball's fastest players, he says he gained speed this winter.  —  But that's not the change that matters the most.  The soft-spoken small-town kid …

D.J. LeMahieu is happy to play any position the Yankees want him to in 2019  —  TAMPA — D.J. LeMahieu doesn't really see the big deal.  The two-time all-star second baseman agreed to a deal that brought him to the Yankees with no defined position.  He's agreed to play second, third …

Pete Alonso battles to make Mets' 25-man roster, but ‘service-time manipulation’ could change that  —  WEST PALM BEACH — Mickey Callaway and Brodie Van Wagenen repeat this phrase so often at Mets camp, they might as well plant a billboard at the entrance to First Data Field.

AL East Notes: Kimbrel, Rays, Orioles, Red Sox  —  Though the common belief is that the Rays wouldn't make an expensive splash to add Craig Kimbrel, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that there's somewhat of a “never say never” sentiment within the organization as Kimbrel continues to linger …

Braves offense puts potential on full display  —  If Monday was a sign of what's to come, the Braves must be feeling pretty good about their offense.  —  The Braves fielded their regular lineup against the Pirates, and the results were about as promising as they could've hoped, translating to a 6-2 win in a Grapefruit League game.

Julio Urías exercises impressive restraint, while Dodgers attempt to restrain his usage  —  SCOTTSDALE - A decade ago, Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was catching a rookie left-hander named Clayton Kershaw.  Sunday he caught another young left-hander, Julio Urías, who is effectively restarting his young career at age 22.

Mike Foltynewicz Won't Be Ready For Start Of Season  —  Braves top starter Mike Foltynewicz won't be ready for the start of the season, general manager Alex Anthopoulos revealed Monday (Twitter link, with video, from 680 The Fan).  The 27-year-old was scratched from a start nearly two weeks ago due to elbow soreness.

Masahiro Tanaka shuts down Yankees Opening Day doubts  —  TAMPA — Masahiro Tanaka thinks his playoff experience will help this time.  —  The Yankee right-hander has started three Opening Days without much success.  With him on the mound for the opening game in 2015, '16 and '17 …