Yankees finally know how other teams feel after Shohei Otani shockingly spurns the Bombers  —  For once there was nothing the Yankees could do to sway a free agent.  —  Their money couldn't help them.  Their championship tradition didn't matter.  Their location in the great city …

Cardinals are out of Ohtani sweepstakes, but remain in Stanton talks  —  ST. LOUIS  • The Cardinals, severely hamstrung by how much of a bonus they could offer, are not one of the teams that will be visit with free-agent Shohei Ohtani and were described Sunday night as “out” on the sweepstakes to sign the two-way star.

Shohei Ohtani turns down Yankees, Red Sox, per GMs  —  The Babe Ruth of Japan, Shohei Ohtani, will not be playing in the House that Ruth Built.  Nor will he end up where the Babe began his career.  —  New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman informed reporters Sunday night …

After ruling out several teams, Japanse star Shohei Ohtani expected to meet with Dodgers  —  Shohei Ohtani appears to prefer to play for a small-market team in the majors near the West Coast.  (Getty Images)  —  The Dodgers and Angels are expected to meet with Shohei Ohtani this week …

Yankees informed they are out of the running to land Shohei Otani, Brian Cashman reveals  —  The Japanese Babe Ruth will not be coming to New York.  —  The Yankees were informed they will not be one of the teams invited to make an in-person pitch to Shoehei Otani, Brian Cahsman announced Sunday.

Marlins Agree To Framework Of Giancarlo Stanton Deals With Cards, Giants  —  10:14pm: The 2-3 day timeline is “quite a hopeful estimate,” sources tell Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.  —  5:47pm: The Stanton deal is expected to be wrapped up within the next 2-3 days, Craig Mish tweets.

Cubs reportedly remain in contention for Shohei Ohtani  —  Japan starter Shohei Otani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at the Premier12 world baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2015.  (Shizuo Kambayashi / AP)  —  Chicago Tribune

Reds' status unknown as Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes begin heating up  —  The Shoehi Ohtani sweepstakes are reportedly reaching the second round, although it's not known yet if the Reds are in or out.  —  According to various reports, Ohtani's representatives have told 14 teams …

Silence is golden?  No word yet if Rangers are still in on Ohtani  —  Shohei Ohtani started telling MLB teams Sunday night that he will not consider them for his jump from Japan, and sources with those teams started telling national baseball reporters.  —  Conspicuously absent from the nay column …

Padres GM A.J. Preller gets extension through 2022 season  —  San Diego Padres executive vice president/general manager A.J. Preller received a three-year extension on Sunday.  —  Preller is now under contract with San Diego through the 2022 season.  —  “A.J. is a tireless worker who possesses …