Dark days are ahead for Mariners, but rebuild is right decision  —  Two things about the impending trade of Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets, on top of all the other foundation-ripping moves the Mariners have made and the inevitable ones still to come:  —  1. Dark, desolate times are ahead, no way to sugarcoat it.

So you want to add an ace?  Top targets and red flags  —  The best thing about the offseason: Every move feels big at the time, gets the juices flowing if it's your team that made the move, and makes you start dreaming of April.  Then sometimes your $126 million free agent makes eight starts and wins one game.

Bryce Harper free agency rumors soar after high-profile concert  —  Nelly wants Bryce Harper to ride with him to St. Louis.  —  The rapper took Harper backstage at a Las Vegas concert over the weekend and begged the high-profile free agent to sign with the Cardinals.

Reports: Phillies near deal for Mariners All-Star Jean Segura  —  The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to acquire All-Star infielder Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners, according to multiple reports.  —  The deal would involve multiple players, and Segura will need to waive …

Are Cleveland Indians' pitchers in good hands with catchers Roberto Perez and Eric Haase after trade of Yan Gomes?  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio - Roberto Perez likely found out Friday night that Yan Gomes had been traded to Washington.  It was a deal that made him the No. 1 catcher for the Indians.

Dodgers Extend Dave Roberts  —  The Dodgers announced that they've reached an agreement with manager Dave Roberts on a contract extension that runs through the 2022 season.  Los Angeles had previously exercised Roberts' option for the 2019 season, but he'll now be under contract for an additional three guaranteed season.

Cardinals' new Memphis manager played a sneaky, important role in Pujols legend  —  ST. LOUIS  • Within that 2000 season that hinted at the arrival of a generational talent within the Cardinals organization and ended with a dramatic flourish at Class AAA Memphis, there was a wrinkle in Albert Pujols' advance through the minors.

Seibu Lions To Post Yusei Kikuchi Tomorrow  —  Dec. 3: Major League clubs have been informed that Kikuchi will be available to them beginning tomorrow morning at 8am ET, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  —  Nov. 23: The Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball have announced …

Former Cub Matt Szczur selling his World Series paintings for a good cause  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Matt Szczur hasn't played for the Cubs for most of the last two seasons, but he still has an appreciation for the fans.  —  The outfielder with an artistic flair, who played for the Cubs …

Astros Are Dream Fit for Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke Blockbuster Trade Combo  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly don't want to trade Paul Goldschmidt and Zack Greinke in a package deal, but perhaps they'll listen if the right team comes calling after both superstars.  —  Houston Astros, that's your cue.

New York Yankees seem willing to bet on slugger Gary Sanchez  —  Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is continuing to bet on Gary Sanchez's upside as a player, so don't wager on his slugging catcher being included in any big trades this winter.  —  “I have been asked about Gary Sanchez.