Update on Marlins' free agent moves; Behind-the-scenes nuggets on Stanton negotiations  —  All Marlins talk in the wake of today's press conference for Giancarlo Stanton's historic 13-year, $325 million deal:  —  ### By accepting below-market salaries of $6.5 million and $9 million over the next …

Dioner Navarro seeks trade following Martin signing; there is interest  —  Russell Martin is a terrific catcher and leader, but some are wondering about the Blue Jays' choice to sign him since they already had a fine starting catcher.  —  Dioner Navarro, the Blue Jays' returning starter, is one of those people.

Moore praises veteran DH for work on, off field; club looking to replace Shields, Aoki  —  Royals GM Dayton Moore discusses the team's plans for replacing Billy Butler's bat and touches on Bubba Starling's progress in the AFL  —  KANSAS CITY — It was time for the Royals to say goodbye …

Blind-sided: Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson is bankrupt; who led him there is biggest shocker  —  The Columbus Dispatch  •  —  On the morning of Oct. 7, two days before the Blue Jackets opened the 2014-15 season, Jack Johnson left his Ferrari parked in the garage of his Dublin apartment …

Notes on Young, Jimenez, De Aza, minors and more  —  The Orioles remain open to re-signing free-agent outfielder Delmon Young, who evolved into baseball's best pinch-hitter this season.  However, Young is looking for a two-year deal, which doesn't figure to provide a match.

Giants Trailing in Pursuit of Pablo Sandoval, Boston Making A Strong Bid  —  SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -The Giants need to start looking for a third baseman because Pablo Sandoval is likely not coming back to San Francisco.  —  After speaking with two sources, here's what I've been able to put together:

(Getty Images)  —  Barring a team stepping out quickly with the right number, the plan calls for free agent Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas to attend baseball's winter meetings, which begin Dec. 8 at San Diego.  So don't expect a signing before then.  —  Tomas has acquired a visa allowing …

MLB owners to vote Thursday on five-year contract for Rob Manfred  —  MLB owners are scheduled to vote on a five-year contract for commissioner-elect Rob Manfred on Thursday at a meeting in Kansas City.  —  Manfred was elected the new commissioner in August, and is due to take over Jan. 25 …

Plenty of potential suitors for Scherzer in free agency  —  FOX Sports  —  Max Scherzer's resume includes an AL Cy Young Award and 91 wins.  —  Max Scherzer's name isn't prominent early in free agency, but that's to be expected.  Scherzer's agent, Scott Boras, is Mr. January, not Mr. November.

Third baseman Urshela, catcher Wolters among prospects who could be selected  —  2014 MLB.com Top Prospects: Giovanny Urshela's defense has always been the strongest part of his game but he has made great strides hitting  —  CLEVELAND — Teams are tasked with mapping out plans beyond …

Two Lawrence men, one a pro baseball player, arrested in California on aggravated robbery warrants out of Douglas County  —  Two Lawrence Free State High School graduates, one a minor league baseball player in the Boston Red Sox farm system, were arrested Monday in Long Beach, Calif. …

Players Added To The 40-Man Roster  —  Midnight EST is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.  Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com lists the notable prospects who are newly Rule 5 eligible.