The Dodgers are spending $399 million on player payroll nearly as perfectly as possible.

These figures represent the range the Blue Jays were willing to discuss and, thus, details where matters stood before Guerrero’s camp halted negotiations, as promised, before the Jays’ first full-squad workout Feb. 18.

Spring is a time for optimism, but that’s in short supply now in Yankees camp after the news that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Cole took the same trip to the prominent surgeon last March.

The acquisition the Cubs really wanted to make was Alex Bregman, who would have given them the game’s best defensive infield.

The Yankees have insurance on Gerrit Cole, which is a positive thing in a very worrisome situation.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, looking nothing like the guy who struggled to hit at times in a big league cameo last year, just might be on the cusp of stardom.

Pete Alonso is at ease, bordering on ebullient.

The New York baseball organization known for pitching has another really good arm coming. But we’re going to have to wait.

If you’re looking for a dark horse team, how about the often under-the-radar Twins?

The Yankees did reach out on J.D. Martinez, but the sides don’t seem close, as the Yankees don't want to spend any/much more.

Cardinals superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado looks like he’s staying a Cardinal, at least for now — and that’s a shame.

It doesn’t sound like much fun to most of us. But the Mets infielder was loving every minute. 

Yes, the Mets have the usual number of noteworthy early injuries, but let’s not let that obscure the fact that a lot of good stuff is going on in their camp.

There's no timetable yet on Yankees star DH Giancarlo Stanton.

The Mets rotation, with two spring injuries diminishing a solid-but-unimposing group, from here looks incomplete at best, worrisome at worst. 

Boone has one of baseball’s hardest jobs, so don't begrudge him a bit.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. brings speed, power and more than a little life to the characteristically staid Yankees clubhouse.

He had been limited to just doing some light agility drills on a backfield through the early days of camp.

Now playing at third base for the Yankees: Wishful thinking.