MLB free agent predictions: Where will Bryce Harper and Manny Machado end up?  —  As one of the most highly anticipated offseasons in the history of Major League Baseball gets underway, the big question on everyone's mind is where the top two free agents will land.

Andrew Friedman: No secret that Manny Machado didn't always hustle  —  CARLSBAD, Calif. — Andrew Friedman knew he was getting a player who didn't hustle all the time when he traded for four-time All-Star Manny Machado.  Still, Friedman, the Los Angeles Dodgers' president of baseball operations …

Anthopoulos talks Braves offseason at GM Meetings  —  Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos spoke with reporters at Tuesday's GM meetings in San Diego.  He covered a wide-ranging topics, including internal player development and how the team will go about adding external help.

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.

How long until the Detroit Tigers are in the high-end free agent market?  —  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

Ruben Amaro Jr. excited to return as executive with Mets after coaching for three years  —  Even as he settled into his role as a first base coach these past three years, Ruben Amaro Jr. still had the itch to be an executive again one day.  —  When new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen presented …

Dipoto Downplays Possibility Of Mariners' Rebuild  —  7:33pm: Dipoto told MLB.com's Greg Johns at the GM Meetings that this morning's reports were “clearly over-dramatized,” adding that the Mariners are “just too talented” to completely tear down the roster.

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 …

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 …

Billy Eppler is working to upgrade Angels bullpen … The Angels are making early strides this offseason to enhance a bullpen that, like the rest of their pitching staff, experienced too much turnover for comfort last season.  —  Billy Eppler said Tuesday during the first official …

White Sox say top prospect Eloy Jimenez starting 2019 in minors isn't guaranteed  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox have money to spend this winter after their 25-man payroll ranked 29th of 30 teams at the end of August, before rosters expanded.  —  But even without expected additions …

Source: CC Sabathia, Yankees agree on 1-year, $8 million contract  —  The New York Yankees have reached an agreement to bring back veteran pitcher CC Sabathia on a one-year, $8 million deal, according to ESPN and multiple reports.  —  The 38-year-old lefty has played the past 10 seasons of his 18-season career with the Yankees.