Dodgers To Hire Dave Roberts As Manager  —  The Dodgers are expected to hire Dave Roberts as the team's next manager on Monday, sources tell Dylan Hernandez, Bill Plaschke and Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.  Talks are in the “final stages” according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal …

Astros Strongly Interested In Acquiring Closer  —  The Astros are “hell-bent” on acquiring a closer, sources tell ESPN's Jayson Stark.  The Astros have made calls on Aroldis Chapman of the Reds, Andrew Miller of the Yankees, and Brad Boxberger of the Rays, as well as potential free agent possibilities.

Dodgers, Cuban OF Yusniel Diaz Agree To $15.5MM Deal  —  The Dodgers have agreed to sign Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a $15.5MM deal, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.  Furthermore, the Dodgers and Omar Estevez have agreed to a pact that will pay the infielder $6MM.

Yankees' self-imposed financial restrictions could cost team Gardner, Miller  —  New York needs more players like Gardner, not less.  —  Here's the problem with the Yankees trading left fielder Brett Gardner: Their only other athletic position players are shortstop Didi Gregorius and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Aaron Hicks.

Darren O'Day market: Nats, Braves, Dodgers among teams in mix  —  Reliever Darren O'Day, who could be one of the first big free agents to sign, has drawn big interest from the Nationals, Braves and Dodgers, and while other teams are in the mix, this could shape up as a three-team competition featuring interesting connections.

OSU homecoming crash defendant's blood alcohol content made public  —  The driver in the OSU homecoming parade deaths tested at 0.01.

Blue Jays Acquire Jesse Chavez From A's For Liam Hendriks  —  The Blue Jays have officially acquired righty Jesse Chavez from the Athletics.  Right-hander Liam Hendriks is going to Oakland in return.  —  This swap could have wide-ranging implications.  The 32-year-old Chavez figures to join …

Dodgers Interested In Zimmermann; Giants A “Threat” To Land Greinke  —  Righty Jordan Zimmermann is one of the Dodgers' “top targets” among free agent starters, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports (Twitter links).  That shouldn't be read as a shift of focus away from Zack Greinke, he adds …

After heated debate, Salem VA Medical Center allows Christmas tree after all  —  UPDATE: A letter from the Salem VA Medical Center to all employees stating Christmas trees will not be allowed in public areas this holiday season ignites a debate.  But, after a heated meeting Friday afternoon …

Mariners Acquire Luis Sardinas From Brewers  —  The Mariners and Brewers announced the completion of a relatively minor trade, with infielder Luis Sardinas going to the Seattle in exchange for outfielder Ramon Flores.  —  Sardinas, still just 22, has been traded twice within the past year …

I'm still laughing!  In our day and age, where everyone is offended by everything, I thought this was perfect!!  Thank you to Schuler's for this sign!!  I hope all of their locations have this!!