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 …

Howard's struggles linked to more than injuries  —  RYAN HOWARD turned 35 yesterday.  —  These should be the best years of his life.  —  In 2010, Howard was almost as big as Jared, his Subway co-star.  With Donovan McNabb out of Philadelphia, Howard was the biggest show in town …

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.

Yankees Sign No. 23 International Prospect Bryan Emery  —  Colombian outfielder Bryan Emery, the No. 23 international prospect for July 2, has signed with the Yankees.  —  Emery, 16, was the last available player from Baseball America's Top 30 international prospects list for July 2 …

MLB addresses pace of play in AFL  —  Some new in-game procedures were implemented to seek solutions for slowness  —  A countdown clock was one of several new rules put in place for Arizona Fall League games this year.  —  PHOENIX — When Mark Appel was pitching at Stanford …

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 …

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 …

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.

(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 …

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:

White Sox interested in OF Melky Cabrera; Mariners, Orioles too  —  The White Sox, who seek a left-handed hitter, are considering a pursuit of free-agent outfield star Melky Cabrera.  —  The move would make sense for the improving White Sox, who struggled from the No. 2 position in the batting order last year.