Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas learned value of quick outs in Japan  —  The return to the majors from Japan, where the league's schedule has a built-in day off each week, will mean less time away from the ballpark for new Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas.  But the change in culture could be something more at the ballpark.

Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole  —  The Astros have acquired right-hander Gerrit Cole from the Pirates for righties Joe Musgrove and Michael Feliz, third baseman Colin Moran and outfielder Jason Martin, according to announcements from both teams.  —  Houston and Pittsburgh nearly reached …

Mets bringing on Adrian Gonzalez, sources say  —  Adrian Gonzalez has agreed to a deal with the New York Mets pending a physical, according to ESPN and other multiple reports.  —  It's the second significant move for New York this week.  The team brought back free-agent outfielder Jay Bruce …

Through injuries and off-the-field issues, Matt Bush still has his aim set for starting role  —  IRVING — Matt Bush will not be deterred.  He remains determined to make a remarkable career change, going from the Rangers' bullpen to the rotation.  —  “My mind-set, my motivation …

Yankees prospect Justus Sheffield on trade rumors, his health and expectations for 2018  —  Will there be Justus for fall, or even spring 2018?  —  The Yankees' offseason started off with a George Steinbrenner-era blockbuster trade — slugger Giancarlo Stanton switching Marlins teal for Bronx pinstripes …

Twins To Sign Addison Reed  —  12:41pm: The pact is worth $16.75MM, Jon Heyman of FanRag tweets.  —  12:11pm: The Twins have agreed to a two-year contract worth slightly less than $17MM with free agent reliever Addison Reed, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (Twitter link).  The deal is pending a physical.

Cubs owner wants Sammy Sosa to ‘put everything on the table’  —  CHICAGO — Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said franchise all-time home run leader Sammy Sosa needs to “put everything on the table” in regards to PED use during his playing days if he is to be ever welcomed back by the team.

Suspended Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia is expected to apply for reinstatement  —  MLB awards season is here.  Take a look at all the 2017 winners.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  The annual reminder that Jenrry Mejia is still a Met comes around this time each year when the suspended reliever agrees …

James Harrison Will Find Out Monday If Patriots Play Steelers Or Jaguars  —  FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots outside linebacker James Harrison won't be watching Sunday afternoon's AFC Divisional Round matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers.