Beltre to Nationals an unfounded rumor  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — There was a rumor circulating at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday that the Nationals have interest in third baseman Adrian Beltre, but it turned out to be just a rumor.  Washington already has a third baseman in Ryan Zimmerman.

Rangers looking to clear payroll  —  Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005.  He appears weekly on MLB on FOX.  Follow him on Twitter.  —  Jon Paul Morosi  —  This is getting interesting.  —  The Rangers are listening to trade offers …

Cubs appear close to deal with Pena  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Cubs may have found their next first baseman in Carlos Pena.  —  The Cubs continued discussions late Tuesday at the Winter Meetings with representatives for the free agent, and the team expected to hear more early Wednesday.

Sources: Dodgers, Tony Gwynn agree  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a new contract with free-agent outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., two sources confirmed Tuesday on the condition of anonymity.  —  The two sides agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.

Public Sniping in Talks Left Jeter Feeling Angry  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The news conference had just ended.  Television spotlights fell dark, and reporters dispersed.  Derek Jeter still lingered behind a podium, where Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, a general partner of the Yankees, wrapped him in a lengthy embrace.

Gary Sheffield, Johnny Damon say they'd like to play for Tampa Bay Rays  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA — The Rays are looking for a couple of hitters, and there's a pair of proven veterans looking to join them.  —  Both Johnny Damon and Gary Sheffield said Tuesday night they are interested in signing with the Rays.

Sox have more shopping left  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After the huge splash that was the Adrian Gonzalez trade, do not be surprised if the Red Sox stand pat through the end of the winter meetings tomorrow, while carefully plotting their next move.  —  What we know is that the Sox …

On the Mets beat  —  Beltran to Red Sox gaining traction?  —  Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Now it looks like the Mets might find a taker for Carlos Beltran after all.  The idea of trading Beltran to the Red Sox began as a slight ripple Tuesday morning here at the Dolphin Resort.

McCourt marital deal on Dodgers said to be invalid  —  The judge presiding over the bitter battle for the Los Angeles Dodgers has granted Jamie McCourt's request to throw out the marital property agreement that gives her ex-husband sole ownership of the team.

Setting the record straight on Hall of Fame vote for Miller … (Editor's note: The following story by Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci is a response to the erroneous report about yesterday's Hall of Fame Expansion Era voting.)  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. …

Garza, Konerko, Ordonez on Rangers' radar  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Rangers are still talking to the Royals about pitcher Zack Greinke, and they have interest in pitcher Matt Garza if the Rays are truly motivated in moving him.  —  The Rangers know that Paul Konerko may no longer be assured of returning to the White Sox.