Sources: Baseball's 21-year run of labor peace could be in jeopardy  —  Owners will consider voting to lock out players if they cannot reach a new CBA by Dec. 1.  —  MLB commissioner Rob Manfred (Elsa/Getty Images)  —  Baseball's streak of 21 consecutive years of labor peace is in jeopardy.

Yoenis Cespedes will get extra year he craves — but from Mets?  —  More On:  —  The Mets remain optimistic a deal can be struck that will return Yoenis Cespedes to their lineup in 2017, but market forces are threatening to thwart that reunion.  —  Within the industry …

Yoenis Cespedes not part of Yankees' free agent plans  —  After the Yankees dealt veteran Brian McCann to the Astros last week, Brian Cashman said the move opened up the possibility of pursuing some lumber while the team still focuses on its main goal of strengthening the rotation and bullpen.

Twins To Sign Jason Castro  —  The Twins have reached agreement on a contract with free agent catcher Jason Castro, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links).  Castro will receive a three-year deal with over $24MM guaranteed, per the report.  The exact guarantee is $24.5MM, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets.

Aroldis Chapman- Will He or Won't He?  —  I got to spend some time with Aroldis Chapman on the phone this weekend.  He just got back from the Latin Grammy's this weekend in California and said, he had a blast.  He says he is living the American Dream.  He became an American citizen this year …

Tigers Setting High Asking Prices In Trades  —  The Tigers are known to be open to moving some veteran pieces to get younger and to shed some salary, but ESPN's Buster Olney reports (Insider link) that Detroit's asking prices for its top players are “so high” that rival execs wonder …

Rangers Claim David Rollins  —  The Rangers announced on Tuesday that they've claimed lefty reliever David Rollins off waivers from the Cubs.  Chicago had claimed Rollins off waivers from the Mariners last week and unsuccessfully attempted to sneak him through waivers.  —  [Related: Updated Texas Rangers Depth Chart]

Angels Claim Nolan Fontana, Designate Juan Graterol  —  The Angels announced today that they've claimed infielder Nolan Fontana off waivers from the Astros and designated catcher Juan Graterol for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.  —  Fontana, 25, long rated …

Rockies Interested In Extension For Carlos Gonzalez  —  There's just one guaranteed year on Carlos Gonzalez's seven-year, $80MM contract, but the Rockies are interested in working out a longer-term pact to keep him in Denver, the outfielder himself tells Venezuelan journalist Wilmer Reina (Twitter link).

Anthony Ranaudo Signs With KBO's Samsung Lions  —  Righty Anthony Ranaudo has signed a one-year deal with the Korea Baseball Organization's Samsung Lions, the club announced (h/t Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net, on Twitter).  The 27-year-old, who was released by the White Sox to pursue the opportunity, will earn a $1.05MM salary.

Gary Cohen staying with SNY, reaches agreement to continue doing Mets play-by-play  —  Gary Cohen wasn't on the free agent market for long.  —  The veteran Mets play-by-play voice has reached an agreement with SportsNet New York brass on a new multi-year contract, according to MLB sources.

2017 Hall of Fame ballot  —  Former MVPs Rodriguez, Guerrero among 19 newcomers  —  Bagwell, Raines, Hoffman, Schilling Lead Returnees; Results Announced Jan. 18, 2017  —  Two former American League Most Valuable Player Award winners as well as two World Series MVPs are among 19 new candidates …