Cardinals cleared roster space for Monday's prospect protection deadline  —  ST. LOUIS  • During his weekly conversation on KMOX/1120 AM, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak described how baseball has been operating at “two different speeds.”

Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel among newcomers on 2018 Hall of Fame ballot  —  Former winners of one Most Valuable Player Award, three Cy Young Awards, two Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, two World Series MVPs and 34 Gold Glove Awards, plus a member of the 600 Home Run Club …

MLB wants 20-second pitch clock as pace-of-play initiative in 2018  —  The serious negotiations over Major League Baseball's pace-of-play initiatives haven't really started yet and probably won't for weeks to come.  Once MLB and the Players Association dig into their talks …

Rumor Central: Will Manny Machado play shortstop in 2018?  —  The front office of the Baltimore Orioles is conducting “an ongoing debate” as to whether they will move third baseman Manny Machado to shortstop next season, reports Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons.

Eloy Jimenez among players added to White Sox 40-man roster  —  The White Sox rebuilding project should be complete in 2020.  Here's what the starting lineup and rotation could look like.  Not pictured: Alec Hansen, RHP, minor-leaguer  —  Chicago Tribune

Projecting Giancarlo Stanton's 2018-27 seasons year-by-year  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  Will the Marlins' new owners trade Giancarlo Stanton and his $295 million contract?  As the hot stove fires up, where the slugger plays in 2018 is already a hot topic.  We pick the best landing spot for the 2017 home run champ.

Giancarlo Stanton Rumors: Monday  —  Another day, another slew of rumors pertaining to the game's top slugger.  Reports over the weekend indicated that the Cardinals have submitted a formal offer to the Marlins for Giancarlo Stanton, but that doesn't mean that there's any indication a trade involving Stanton is any closer.

Orioles announce full spring training schedule  —  Manny Machado (left) smiles while talking with Mark Trumbo as they get a ride from the batting cages to the practice fields with manager Buck Showalter during spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium baseball complex in Sarasota this past spring.

Mother to A-Rod's former girlfriend not impressed with his intelligence  —  MLB awards season is here.  Take a look at all the 2017 winners.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  The mother of Alex Rodriguez's former girlfriend told the New York Daily News that the former New York Yankees star was a nice guy, but not very smart.

Rangers acquire pitcher Ronald Herrera from Yankees, move six to roster  —  The Texas Rangers filled up their 40-man roster with a slew of moves on Monday.  —  The Rangers acquired right-hander Ronald Herrera from the Yankees for minor league left-hander Reiver Sanmartin.