The Dodgers' next steps  —  The Dodgers have been among the most active teams this off-season, signing three-fifths of their starting rotation and infielder Juan Uribe.  —  But they're not finished yet.  —  Two older free agents - outfielder Johnny Damon, 37, and catcher Jason Varitek …

Rockies keep Tulowitzki through 2020, secure De La Rosa's return  —  Tulo for life.  It has a nice ring to it after the Rockies pulled off a bold double play with their franchise shortstop and top free-agent pitcher Monday.  —  Colorado has signed Troy Tulowitzki to a seven-year …

Greinke is OK with pinstripes  —  If the New York Yankees somehow lose out on the Cliff Lee  —  sweepstakes, they still may have a shot at getting an ace to go alongside CC Sabathia  —  Though Kansas City starter Zack Greinke  —  has a no-trade clause in his contract that includes …

Why not a short stop with Sox for Jeter?  —  The Globe's intrepid Peter Abraham floated the idea in a blog back on Nov. 18.  —  What if the Red Sox decided to make Derek Jeter a contract offer?  Abraham framed his piece in sheer speculation.  He was just having a little fun.

Brian Cashman to rappel as elf  —  Derek Jeter might think Brian Cashman is the Grinch, but New York Yankees general manager is actually going to be one of Santa's elves.  —  Cashman is scheduled to rappel from the 350-foot Landmark Building in Stamford, Conn., on Friday and Sunday as part …

Rangers sign Japanese pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama  —  The Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama out of Japan.  He will compete for a spot in the bullpen.  He had a 1.80 ERA for the Nippon Ham Fighters out of Hokkaido last seaspon with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings over 55 innings.

Lefty Feliciano declines Mets' arbitration offer  —  NEW YORK — Left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano has declined an offer of arbitration from the Mets, a source confirmed Tuesday, reducing the likelihood he will return to New York.  —  Feliciano, 34, had until the end of day Tuesday …

Rangers continue pursuit of Lee  —  Free-agent lefty's agent says decision has no deadline  —  ARLINGTON — The courtship of free-agent pitcher Cliff Lee remains an ongoing process, according to his agent, Darek Braunecker, with no hard deadline on when a deal will get done.

Big Red Machine crew reminisces on glory  —  Bench, Morgan and Perez join Costas to talk dynasty, Anderson  —  CINCINNATI — One of the most prolific and respected dynasties to step onto a baseball field, the “Big Red Machine” of the 1970s, still resonates in the 21st century.

Here's why it isn't a Dunn deal yet  —  The winter meetings are less than one week away, and my current predictions for the big free agents are in line with the consensus: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Cliff Lee to the Yankees; Jayson Werth to the Red Sox; Carl Crawford to the Angels.

Mariners figure to be quieter at Winter Meetings  —  SEATTLE — Two years ago, Jack Zduriencik pulled off a Winter Meetings blockbuster trade that brought Franklin Gutierrez, Jason Vargas and five other players to the Mariners in the J.J. Putz deal.  —  At last year's Winter Meetings …

Moyer plans elbow surgery but not retirement  —  Jamie Moyer's hopes of pitching a 25th season in the major leagues have been dealt a considerable blow.  The 48-year-old free agent, who has been a Phillie since 2006, tomorrow will undergo elbow surgery that is expected to sideline him at least a year.

Video: Guy with gigantic mullet sings 1990 Pirates theme song  —  Sweet Drabek's drape, look at the mane on that singing guy to the right!  —  I don't think I have to do any additional selling of a video containing the ultimate Pittsburgh-looking guy singing about the 1990 NL East champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

Rivera Talks Lack Jeter-Like Drama  —  We interrupt your regularly scheduled soap opera, otherwise known as Derek Jeter Watch, to remind you of something you may have forgotten by now.  —  The Yankees have another marquee free agent, another future Hall of Famer who has done as much for the franchise as Mr. Jeter.

Twins Sign Dominican Prospect Pimentel  —  The Twins signed 17-year-old shortstop Javier Pimentel to a $575K deal, according to the Dominican Prospect League.  In his July 2nd prospect rankings, Blake Bentley placed Pimentel in a tenth-place tie, calling him “a wide-shouldered shortstop …