Sources: Indians talking with MLB's heavy hitters for OF help  —  With glut of starting pitchers, new GM Chernoff talking with the likes of Yankees, Dodgers and Blue Jays, according to sources  —  Michael Brantley is the only player on the Cleveland Indians roster to start more than 60 games as a major-league outfielder in 2015.

Brewers Acquire Jonathan Villar From Astros  —  The Brewers announced that they've acquired shortstop Jonathan Villar from the Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Cy Sneed.  Villar will be reunited with former Astros assistant GM David Stearns, who is now the general manager in Milwaukee.

Taxes.  Security.  Together.  We all have a role to play in protecting your data  —  We need your help.  —  The IRS, the states and the tax industry came together in 2015 to identify even more safeguards to protect your federal and state tax accounts from identity thieves.

Bryce Harper, Josh Donaldson Win MVP Awards  —  Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper and Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson were named the most valuable players in their respective leagues, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced today.  Harper was the unanimous choice …

Lefty is 3rd Astro to earn honor; righty is 1st Cubs winner since Maddux in '92  —  Astros ace Dallas Keuchel caps his stellar 2015 campaign by being named the 2015 BBWAA American League Cy Young Award winner  —  They're loving Dallas in Houston, and the Windy City's still staying awake for Jake.

There will be three games on Opening Day, not just one  —  Major League Baseball and ESPN just did something kinda cool.  Rather than give us the one “Opening Day” game on Sunday night followed by a bunch of day games the next day, this year we're going to get three games on the Sunday …

The Miami Marlins clubhouse was a circus, literally  —  Red clown noses, a shouting match, multiple trade requests by the team's ace, and players/coaches actively rooting against him: Welcome to the 2015 Marlins clubhouse.  —  It was a Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2015 to be exact.

National League MVP voter explains his ballot  —  This was my MVP ballot:  —  1. Bryce Harper  —  2. Paul Goldschmidt  —  3. Zack Greinke  —  4. Joey Votto  —  5. Anthony Rizzo  —  6. Nolan Arenado  —  7. A.J. Pollock  —  8. Buster Posey  —  9. Kris Bryant  —  10. Andrew McCutchen

Cubs Sign Andury Acevedo  —  The Cubs have signed righty Andury Acevedo to a major league deal and added him to their 40-man roster, the club announced today.  He had reached the open market as a minor league free agent.  —  The 25-year-old Acevedo sped up the ladder in the Yankees organization …

Allard, Braves' First-Round Pick, Has Back Surgery  —  Kolby Allard, who had a stress reaction in his back this spring that led to him dropping to the Braves in the middle of the first round, had back surgery following the end of the GCL season, Braves blog chopcounty.com reported.

MLB Schedule: Mets-KC Open Sunday, Pirates-Miami in San Juan  —  NEW YORK — The champion Kansas City Royals will host the New York Mets in a World Series rematch when the 2016 Major League Baseball season starts in April with three Sunday openers.  Next year's schedule also includes two games …

Cubs Claim Jack Leathersich From Mets  —  The Cubs announced that they've claimed left-handed reliever Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Mets.  Leathersich is recovering from 2015 Tommy John surgery but could return to Major League action late in the 2016 campaign.

Roenicke returns to Angels as 3B coach ...  Ron Roenicke has returned to the Angels as their new third-base coach, the club announced on Wednesday.  —  Roenicke was the Angels' third-base coach from 2000-05, then was promoted to be their bench coach in 2006, taking over for Joe Maddon.