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 …

Robinson Cano will wear familiar number with Mets as blockbuster turns official  —  Robinson Cano will don a familiar number in his return to the Big Apple.  —  The centerpiece of the Mets blockbuster, made official on Monday, will wear No. 24 with his new team just as he did with the Yankees.

Japanese star lefty Yusei Kikuchi available to MLB teams on Tuesday  —  NEW YORK — Star Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will be available to major league teams starting Tuesday, with the New York Yankees expected to be among those interested.  —  The 27-year-old Seibu Lions ace …

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.

White Sox's Herm Schneider to become trainer emeritus after 40 seasons with team  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Herm Schneider, who supervised the comebacks of Bo Jackson and Robin Ventura from career-threatening injuries during his 40 seasons with the White Sox, will become the team's head athletic trainer emeritus.

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 …

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.

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.

What's next for David Ortiz?  The slugger explains his role with the Red Sox  —  David Ortiz is getting another World Series ring.  That's because he is an employee of the Red Sox.  —  What exactly does he do?  Well, that remains somewhat of a mystery.  —  “Even being at the (championship) …

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.