Billy Hamilton could fit Rockies, Dodgers or Rays, writes MLB.com's Petriello  —  The Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are favorite fits for center fielder Billy Hamilton - who became a free agent after the Cincinnati Reds did not offer him a contract …

Nationals Acquire Yan Gomes  —  The Nationals have officially swung a deal with the Indians to bring in catcher Yan Gomes.  Outfielder Daniel Johnson, righty Jefry Rodriguez, and a player to be named later will go to Cleveland in the swap.  —  With this swap in the books …

One unidentified MLB player tests positive for banned stimulant  —  NEW YORK — One unidentified major league player tested positive for a banned stimulant in the year ending with the World Series.  —  Under the joint drug agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association …

Cardinals sign reliever Shreve to one-year deal  —  The Cardinals tendered contracts to three arbitration-eligible players in left fielder Marcell Ozuna, righthanded starter Michael Wacha and righthanded reliever Dominic Leone on Friday and reached agreement on a one-year deal with a fourth eligible player …

Right-handed reliever Tyler Thornburg agrees to 1-year deal  —  BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Tyler Thornburg on a one-year deal worth $1.75 million on Friday.  —  Thornburg, who earned $2.05 million this past season, can also earn $400,000 …

Diamondbacks do not tender contracts to Chris Owings, Shelby Miller  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks will not tender a contract offer to longtime infielder/outfielder Chris Owings, reports 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station's John Gambadoro.  —  Friday marked the deadline for teams to decide whether …

Cubs tender contract to shortstop Addison Russell despite MLB suspension  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs will tender a 2019 contract to Addison Russell before Friday's 7 p.m. deadline despite the shortstop's 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic-violence policy.

Mariners acquire C Omar Narvaez from White Sox for P Alex Colome  —  The Seattle Mariners continued their cost-cutting Friday, sending reliever Alex Colome to the Chicago White Sox for catcher Omar Narvaez.  —  Colome has 96 saves in six seasons with Tampa Bay and Seattle …

Brian Cashman: What will decide Patrick Corbin sweepstakes … STAMFORD, Conn. — The way Brian Cashman sees it, cotton and linen are thicker than blood.  —  Sure, the Yankees' general manager doesn't mind that Patrick Corbin, the free-agent left-hander who visited Yankee Stadium on Thursday …

Pirates avoid arbitration, reach deal with reliever Michael Feliz  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pirates avoided arbitration with reliever Michael Feliz, reaching an agreement on Friday on an $850,000, one-year contract.  —  Feliz went 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA in 47 appearances for the Pirates in 2018 …

Forbes analyst at KOIN talks Portland MLB  —  Forbes baseball writer Maury Brown talked about the proposed stadium  —  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Maury Brown, the national baseball writer for Forbes, stopped by the KOIN 6 News studio to talk about the proposed Major League Baseball stadium in Portland.

KC Chiefs Running Back Kareem Hunt Brutalizes and Kicks Woman in Hotel Video  —  1:33 PM PT — Hunt has reportedly been sent home from the Chiefs' practice facility, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano.  —  He reports Hunt will likely be placed on the commissioner's exempt list …

Robinson Cano: What the NY Mets lineup would look like if they trade for him  —  Robinson Cano's silky smooth swing is set to be on display in the Big Apple with the Mets and Seattle Mariners moving toward a five-for-two deal, per sources.  —  A deal is not expected to be announced Friday since …

Braves tender contracts to all arb-eligible players, bring back Venters  —  The Braves tendered contracts Friday to all their eligible players, with some choices clearer than others.  —  Starters Mike Foltynewicz and Kevin Gausman, along with utility extraordinaire Charlie Culberson.