Bryce, Manny, Corbin and more?  What a Yankees spending spree could bring  —  It's been a miserable, wretched nine seasons in the Bronx.  No World Series titles for the New York Yankees.  No World Series appearances.  The Yankees haven't finished in first place since 2012.

Mets' end game in a possible Syndergaard trade; Orioles' skipper search; Rangers' rotation questions  —  If the Mets trade right-hander Noah Syndergaard, it will not be for a package of high-end prospects.  Or at least, that will not be the end game.  —  The Mets, intent on improving …

Speedy Braves prospect Didder motivated by those before him  —  SCOTTSDALE, ARI.  Braves prospect Ray-Patrick Didder enjoyed playing baseball growing up.  It was a hobby more than an aspiration.  Athletically gifted, signing with a major league team still wasn't at the forefront of Didder's mind.

40-man roster deadline: There's 1 spot free for the Cubs, while White Sox have 5  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' decision to protect infielder David Bote last November didn't get much attention, but it turned out to be one of their best moves of the offseason.

Juan Pierre, Ted Lilly, Freddy Garcia and Jon Garland among first-timers on Hall of Fame ballot  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs and White Sox will be well-represented on the 2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday.  —  Outfielder Juan Pierre, who spent three of his 14 seasons …

Nathan Eovaldi Drawing Widespread Interest  —  Free-agent starter Nathan Eovaldi has drawn considerable interest on the open market, according to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, who writes that the Brewers, Phillies, Braves, Angels, White Sox, Blue Jays and Giants join the previously reported Red Sox …

Griffin Conine, son of Mr. Marlin, tests positive for banned stimulant  —  NEW YORK — Toronto outfielder Griffin Conine, a son of former major league outfielder Jeff Conine, has been suspended for the first 50 games of next season under the minor league drug program for a positive test for the banned stimulant ritalinic acid.

Brewers hire hitting coach Andy Haines , pitching coach Chris Hook and bullpen coach Steve Karsay  —  The Milwaukee Brewers filled the three openings in their coaching staff Monday, naming Andy Haines hitting coach, Chris Hook pitching coach and Steve Karsay bullpen coach.

MLB Free-Agent Matchmaker: One Player Each American League Team Should Sign  —  Free agency is all about playing matchmaker, as players, agents and teams all try to woo each other and form a more perfect union.  Each squad, though, goes into the winter with a select list of targets …

Indians Acquire Chih-Wei Hu From Rays  —  The Indians announced that they've acquired right-hander Chih-Wei Hu from the Rays in exchange for minor league infielder Gionti Turner.  The 25-year-old Hu brings Cleveland's 40-man roster count to 36 players, while the deal gives the Rays organization …

ESPN to air 3 of Cubs' 1st 5 games in 2019  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Despite a quick exit from the 2018 postseason, the Cubs have maintained their national popularity.  —  ESPN announced Monday it will carry three of the Cubs' first five regular-season games in 2019: March 31 against the Rangers …

Dodgers Pop-Up Museum At Dodger Stadium Celebrates Jackie Robinson, Inaugural Class of “Legends Of Dodger Baseball”  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers announced plans to host a pop-up museum at Dodger Stadium, which opens Saturday, Nov. 24, on the Reserve level in left field.