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.

Aaron Boone can see the Yankees using an ‘opener’  —  TAMPA — Jonathan Loaisiga made the argument for the Yankees to use an opener this year.  The young right-hander pitched a beautiful first inning Tuesday night and unraveled in the second inning.  Allowing all six of the runs he gave up in the Yankees' 8-7 win over the Orioles.

5 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Pedro Strop's hamstring strain and what it means for opening day  —  The Cubs' Luke Hagerty discusses his comeback attempt at age 37 during spring training on March 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Here are five takeaways from Cubs' spring training Tuesday:

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 …

How can Walker Buehler top his debut season in Year 2?  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was either the World Series or the postseason round before that.  Walker Buehler is fuzzy on the details.  All he knows is that the stakes were high and that it was the second or third inning …

Ian Happ bats leadoff against the A's; Daniel Descalso sidelined with a sore left shoulder  —  Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood discusses his struggles against the Reds on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Ian Happ will bat leadoff Wednesday …

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.

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 …

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.)

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.