Rumor Central: Orioles showing interest in Lance Lynn?  —  The Baltimore Orioles, in need of rotation help, are interested in free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn, sources tell MLB.com's Jon Morosi.  —  Lynn became a free agent after rejecting a one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

Orioles face a tough reality with Zach Britton  —  In the eyes of some rival evaluators, the Orioles have been overachievers the past six years.  With a win-loss record of 66 games over .500 in that span, Baltimore has reached the playoffs three times, despite inhabiting the same division …

Rumor Central: Mariners won't shop Nelson Cruz?  —  When the Seattle Mariners traded for Ryon Healy last week, there was speculation that Nelson Cruz could be shopped this winter.  That does not appear to be the case, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.

Mariners Acquire Nick Rumbelow  —  The Mariners have announced that they've acquired right-hander Nick Rumbelow from the Yankees in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers, left-hander JP Sears and righty Juan Then.  —  It's not an earth-shattering trade by any means …

Hue Jackson on DeShone Kizer: 'Let's let him play this thing out'  —  Gallery: Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, November 19, 2017  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns coach Hue Jackson wasted no time declaring DeShone Kizer the starting quarterback for the rest …

Was Jayson Werth's contract with the Nationals in 2011 really that bad?  —  We heard about it being awful for years, but was it?  —  A favorite exercise among baseball fans and media is complaining about — or even merely just pointing out — high salaries.  Specifically, high salaries on players who aren't elite-tier players.

Third time through the order isn't a charm, and Mets are ready to deal with it  —  For starting pitchers, every trip through the batting order means a greater advantage for the hitters.  By the third time around, the task is particularly treacherous, especially for those not blessed …

Robert Woods shoulders burden in Rams' passing game and then hurts shoulder in fourth quarter  —  Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods is carted off the field after getting injured during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings.  (Jim Mone / AP)

How to rebuild Detroit Tigers?  Many paths back to baseball relevancy  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - The first rule about rebuilding is don't compare your work to someone else's.  —  Yet the blueprints for a productive overhaul are easy to see as philosophies around Major League Baseball have evolved …

As Rays start dealing, how far will they go?  —  After collecting intelligence at last week's GM meetings, the Rays soon will launch their offseason mission of trading at least a couple of veterans to reduce payroll.  —  The question is how far they will go how many players they deal …

Yankees interview Chris Woodward - ex-Met and current Dodgers 3rd base coach - for manager gig  —  The list has been expanded to five now of those who have interviewed with GM Brian Cashman for the Yankees' managerial opening since Joe Girardi was let go at the conclusion of the season.