For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame  —  It's not Derek Jeter-esque.  It's not The Captain racing into the hole and making his trademark jump throw or at the plate inside-outing a pitch for a big late-inning single.

Diamondbacks eyeing upgrades at MLB winter meetings  —  The Diamondbacks' winter maneuverings have been fairly limited.  They've added a late-innings reliever in Brad Boxberger.  They've shuffled and reshuffled the edges of their 40-man roster.  They watched on Friday as catcher Chris Iannetta departed …

Will Detroit Tigers finally trade Ian Kinsler at MLB Winter Meetings?  —  ORLANDO — The talking point of the Detroit Tigers' offseason at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings is the same as it has been all winter: Second baseman Ian Kinsler.  —  Will Kinsler get traded?  Where?  When?

Shohei Ohtani or not, Rangers still considering nontraditional 6-man, 4-man rotations next season  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They may be forced to move on from the idea of Shohei Ohtani, but the Rangers aren't moving off the notion of modifying the structure of their starting rotation.

Latest buzz on Machado  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't creating much of a lobby buzz on the first full day of the Winter Meetings.  Their needs are clearly defined and a few matches have been speculated by the media.  Maybe this guy, perhaps that guy, but nothing real solid.

Mets have talked to at least two teams about trading Matt Harvey: source  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — With a very limited stash of prospects to draw from and limited payroll space, the Mets have talked about dipping into their strength of starting pitchers to address their needs heading into the 2018 season.

Cubs reach 2-year deal with reliever Brandon Morrow  —  The Dodgers' Brandon Morrow pitches against the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Oct. 31, 2017.  (Harry How / Getty Images)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  While 2019 seems like a reasonable target for the White Sox to begin contending, the future is now for the Cubs.

How would Carlos Santana look in a Texas Rangers uniform?  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  As was bound to happen, the Texas Rangers could be found Sunday evening on Twitter and MLB Trade Rumors linked to a notable free agent.  —  They reportedly have interest in former Cleveland Indians …

Cardinals, Rockies “Aggressively Pursuing” Alex Colome; Mets Also Have Interest  —  9:49am: The Mets and possibly also the Cubs are engaged on Colome, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports on Twitter.  Unsurprisingly, it seems most teams with clear late-inning needs appear to have shown …

New White Sox ambassador A.J. Pierzynski wants to broadcast a game with Hawk Harrelson  —  A.J. Pierzynski talks about joining the White Sox as an ambassador on Dec. 11, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  In one of new duties as a White Sox ambassador …

Bryce Harper to Cubs?  Not if Dave Martinez has anything to say about it  —  Nationals manager Dave Martinez talks about the advice he received from Joe Maddon.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez will travel Thursday from Orlando …

Rangers bringing former local prep star back home  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Right-hander Chris Martin, the former Arlington High star, will becoming back home and back to the major leagues.  —  Martin turned two terrific seasons in Japan into a two-year, $4 million contract with the Texas Rangers.

Brewers manager reiterates Jimmy Nelson won't throw until spring training  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for Opening Day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.