Reds at least considering trading big names, reducing payroll  —  It's public knowledge that the Reds are open to trading a starting pitcher.  They need to be proactive, considering four of their starters - Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos, Mike Leake and Alfredo Simon - are entering their free-agent years.

(USATSI)  —  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.

Individual game tickets to go on sale Monday, December 1  —  ATLANTA, Ga. - The Atlanta Braves released their 2015 spring training schedule today.  The 34-game slate begins on Wednesday, March 4, with a home contest against the New York Mets at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista …

Dodgers Acquire Joel Peralta  —  The Dodgers announced that they have acquired right-hander Joel Peralta and lefty Adam Liberatore from the Rays in exchange for right-handers Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris.  —  Peralta, 39 in March, has been a workhorse out of the Rays' bullpen for the past four seasons …

Pirates Claim Pedro Florimon  —  The Pirates have claimed infielder Pedro Florimon off waivers from the Nationals, Washington announced today.  —  Florimon, 28 next month, is a switch-hitting shortstop with a questionable bat and outstanding glove.  He saw the lion's share of playing …

Giants announce Spring Training schedule  —  The Giants will play 17 Spring Training games at Scottsdale Stadium in 2015.  —  The World Series-champion Giants will open their Spring Training schedule on March 3 against the Athletics at newly renovated HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. …

Mets add six players to 40-man roster, including Noah Syndergaard  —  In advanced of tonight's deadline, the Mets added six pitchers to their 40-man roster on Thursday, including RHPs Noah Syndergaard, Cory Mazzoni, Hansel Robles, Gabriel Ynoa and Akeel Morris and LHP Jack Leathersich.

Pirates Designate Ike Davis, Ramon Cabrera  —  The Pirates have designated first baseman Ike Davis and catcher Ramon Cabrera for assignment, the club announced.  —  Davis came over to Pittsburgh from the Mets after New York finally gave up on a player who was once thought to be a franchise cornerstone.

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 …

Phillies backing off Tomas  —  The Phillies, once considered favorites to land free agent outfielder Yasmany Tomas, have cooled on the idea of signing the 23-year-old Cuban defector, according to Major League sources.  —  While the Phils, who had a private workout with Tomas, still like his bat there are concerns about his defense.

MLB Transaction Trees  —  Finding the roster spot with the longest lineage on all 30 teams  —  Shortly after Indians pitcher Corey Kluber won the AL Cy Young Award last week, New York Times writer Tyler Kepner made Twitter do a double take by pointing out that the seeds of Kluber's Cleveland victory …

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 …