“I’m doing everything I have to do to get ready," McCutchen says.

The veteran infielder quit alcohol in the offseason and lost 14 pounds.

“I don’t agree with the punishments, the players not getting anything. It was a player-driven thing. ... Guys’ careers have been affected. A lot of people lost jobs.”

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The Phillies right fielder reported to spring training Sunday and weighed in on the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.

“He knows how to run things,” Nola said of Bryan Price, “and he’s not going to change how the game is played.”

Amaro was a special advisor to the Mets last season. He declined an opportunity to stay there, wanting to work in Philadelphia again.

Harper arrived in spring training Sunday for the start of his second season with the Phillies and he was every bit as optimistic as he was in his debut a year ago.

Bryant would be a huge addition, but a trade remains unlikely. And even Harper, who openly courted Mike Trout last spring before he signed an extension with the Angels, understands why.

The Phillies superstar claims he wasn't jealous of his former team, which won the World Series in its first season without him.

After the prized 23-year-old right-hander pitched only 99 1/3 innings last year, the Phillies want to be sure he's able to contribute big innings for them later in the season.

Garlick hit 23 homers last season at triple A and posted a 1.057 OPS. He will compete in camp for one of the Phillies' final bench jobs, but he seems most likely to be ticketed for triple A.