Rhys Hoskins is leading the Phillies' rebuilt roster by example  —  Rhys Hoskins didn't have to work Monday.  —  He wasn't in the lineup, and the Phillies let players with significant workloads take recharge days.  —  But he was in the clubhouse Monday morning.  And in the dugout Monday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris got back on track vs. Red Sox.  Here's how  —  Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd and wife, Ashley, weren't looking for this cause.  But ending sex slavery in Uganda has become their mission.  —  CONNECT  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The words Daniel Norris recently …

Yanks send RHP Farquhar to minor league camp  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Danny Farquhar has been reassigned by the New York Yankees to their minor league camp.  —  The 32-year-old right-hander, who collapsed in the Chicago White Sox dugout on April 20 because of a ruptured aneurysm and brain hemorrhage, appeared in three spring training games.

Actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, college coaches — including USC, UCLA — accused in admissions bribery scheme  —  A prominent senior athletic official and several coaches at USC, as well as another coach at UCLA, are among several charged in a sweeping admissions bribery case unsealed …

MLB Rank: Biggest surprises, other reaction to our top 100  —  The results are in.  Let the arguments begin.  —  We've unveiled out MLB Rank top 100 (100-51 and 50-1), so now we're asking our panel of baseball writers for reactions — and we're asking you for your takes as well.

Kyle Farmer, Connor Joe homer as Cincinnati Reds clobber Chicago Cubs in spring training, 12-3  —  Michael Lorenzen made his debut in center field during Monday's spring training game.  He fielded two balls hit in his direction.  —  CONNECT  —  MESA, Ariz. - The Chicago Cubs committed …

Aaron Hicks receives cortisone shot for ailing back  —  TAMPA — Aaron Hicks needed a cortisone shot in his lower right back Monday and will be out another “three to four days,” the Yankees center fielder said Tuesday afternoon.  He is not yet worried about this carrying into the regular season.

CC Sabathia throws live batting practice for first time this spring  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia faced hitters for the first time Tuesday.  The big lefthander threw 20 pitches of live batting practice on the back field during the Yankees team workouts.  —  Sabathia is expected to begin the season …

Source: Reliever Sipp agrees to deal with Nats  —  The Washington Nationals took another step to solidify their bullpen on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with left-hander Tony Sipp, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  The contract breaks down as a $1 million salary …

Mets infield prospect Andres Gimenez will start season with Class AA Binghamton  —  Tim Tebow on being cuts from Mets camp  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — For Andres Gimenez, his first stint in major league camp was all about absorbing as much information as possible.

Are you sold on Rangers' Opening Day lineup as much as Chris Woodward?  —  Did you see the Texas Rangers' lineup Tuesday night?  —  Take a good look, sink it all in, let it sit with you for a moment or two.  Except for the catcher's spot, where Jeff Mathis is likely to be the starter …

Royals believe Billy Hamilton is already elite, but has even more to offer  —  When on the run, Royals' slender and somewhat gangly outfielder Billy Hamilton becomes a near-perfect combination of explosion, flexibility and coordination.  —  The 6-foot, 160-pound Mississippi native glides around …

Today's Cardinals lineup heavily laden with regulars  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The Cardinals will have six of their projected eight starting position players in the lineup on Wednesday behind Dakota Hudson, who will face the Miami Marlins in an exhibition game.

At 37, Luke Hagerty is attempting a comeback with the Cubs — 17 years after they drafted him: 'I'm not here to waste anyone's time'  —  The Cubs' Luke Hagerty discusses his comeback attempt at age 37 during spring training on March 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune

Gibby, Gehringer and Kuenn: Meet the best Detroit Tiger from each Big Ten school  —  The Big Ten men's tournament opens today in Chicago with a pair of first-round games featuring Illinois, Nebraska, Northwestern and Rutgers.  (We're just waiting for a Michigan/Michigan State rematch.)