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.

Padres, Braves in hunt for Tomas  —  The race to sign Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas is heating up once again.  —  The Braves and Padres have emerged as the frontrunners in the Tomas' sweepstakes and top officials from both clubs are expected to meet with him this weekend in the Dominican Republic, according to industry sources.

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 …

COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB  —  ROCKIES PUT TYLER ANDERSON ON 40-MAN ROSTER; JUAN NICASIO ON WAY OUT  —  The Denver Post  —  Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers on May 6 at Coors Field.  (John Leyba, Denver Post file)

(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 …

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. …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …