Report: Bryce Harper turned down ‘aggressive offer’ from Nationals  —  Bryce Harper rejected a long-term “aggressive offer” from the Washington Nationals on the last day of the 2018 season, The Washington Post reports.  —  The offer — discussed at length throughout September with Harper and his agent …

Reds Hire Turner Ward As Hitting Coach  —  The Reds announced today that they have hired Turner Ward as their hitting coach.  He'll join the still-developing staff of new skipper David Bell.  —  Ward, 53, had served in the same capacity with the Dodgers since the 2016 season.

Don't expect the Dodgers to change their formula after World Series loss  —  LOS ANGELES — Two staples of the Los Angeles Dodgers' analytical approach faced heavy scrutiny in the wake of a second consecutive World Series defeat.  But Farhan Zaidi, who just finished his fourth season …

Analysis: With offseason heating up, who could — and couldn't — the Mariners trade?  —  Sources say the Mariners will trade James Paxton this offseason.  Let's look at why he could be dealt, along with other players the Mariners could (or couldn't) trade.

Everything's on the table for Cubs as they ponder payroll for 2019 — and beyond  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Will the Cubs sink or swim with their current core?  —  That seems to be the big question at the general managers meetings this week, where team President Theo Epstein skirted the subject …

Report: New York Yankees interested in Cleveland Indians pitchers Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco  —  According to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, the New York Yankees are interested in acquiring both Cleveland Indians pitchers Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco.

With agents and executives in one place, MLB offseason about to heat up  —  Brodie Van Wagnenen on Mets' coaching changes  —  CARLSBAD, Calif. — Compared to the frantic pace of the winter meetings, MLB's GM Meetings are much more relaxed.  There's less of a crowd, prominent baseball folks …

Lou Piniella, George Steinbrenner again on Hall of Fame era ballot  —  Former Rays manager and Tampa native Lou Piniella and longtime Tampa-based Yankees owner George Steinbrenner are again among 10 candidates for election to the Hall of Fame next month.  —  Piniella and Steinbrenner …

Why teams should be wary of the top 10 free agents  —  One of the things that baseball analysts get asked a lot is whether a team should sign or trade for a particular player.  Generally, this focuses around star players, simply because there isn't a lot of hot stove intrigue about who will land Gerardo Parra.

Detroit Tigers begin next phase of rebuild at GM meetings  —  Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season.  Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press.  —  CONNECT  —  CARLSBAD, Calif. — A quick Internet search of …

AL East offseason preview: What is the biggest question for Red Sox?  —  With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam.  What are the big questions facing all 30 teams?  We start in the AL East where the World Series title currently resides.  —  2018 record: 108-54

What to make of 2018 MLB Awards finalists  —  Here's a snapshot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards after the three finalists in each category were announced on Monday night.  —  American League MVP  —  Finalists: Mookie Betts, Jose Ramirez, Mike Trout