Bryce Harper Watch: Who will land the superstar free agent?  —  Key Harper links  —  Where will Harper sign?  Our predictions  —  Phillies: 4 votes (Eddie Matz, Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers, Sarah Langs)  —  Why we picked Philadelphia: With that short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium …

World Series hero Nathan Eovaldi earns his Red Sox payday: 'He's like Teddy Roosevelt'  —  LAS VEGAS — Really, it was the perfect place for the Boston Red Sox to unveil their biggest prize of the winter Monday, on stage at the Mandalay Bay Palace and Casino.

2018 MLB winter meetings trade and free-agency buzz  —  The winter meetings are going strong, and speculation is heating up across baseball.  Here is what you need to know:  —  Monday's Buzz:  —  Marlins manager Don Mattingly, on Miami's place is a rapidly improving NL East …

Kaleb Cowart claimed by Mariners, eyes Shohei Ohtani 2-way feat  —  LAS VEGAS — Shohei Ohtani might not be the game's only two-way player for much longer.  —  On Monday, in the first day of the Winter Meetings from Las Vegas, the Seattle Mariners made an otherwise understated roster move …

Sunday Night Baseball moving up one hour  —  ESPN will move up the starting time of the nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball game by one hour, with the first pitch planned for shortly after 7 p.m. ET.  —  Philadelphia hosts Atlanta in the first Sunday night game next season, on March 31 …

Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino: ‘I would strike Babe Ruth out every time’  —  Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino certainly isn't selling himself short this winter.  —  In an interview on MLB.com's Statcast Podcast, Ottavino said that Babe Ruth would struggle in the modern game.

Braves winter meetings mailbag: Day 1  —  We're at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for the 2018 winter meetings, the latest step in a crucial offseason for the Braves.  —  Over the next few days, we'll be answering fan questions submitted on Twitter relative to the Braves' plans.

REPORT: Trade talks ‘have intensified’ for starter Corey Kluber  —  Reportedly, trade talks “have intensified” for Cleveland Indians' two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber.  —  The Cleveland Indians remain open to trading starting pitcher Corey Kluber and talks of deals …

Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen says nobody is untouchable if a deal would make club better immediately  —  LAS VEGAS — Nobody is untouchable, according to Brodie Van Wagenen.  The Mets new GM said Monday that none of his current players are off limits if he can complete a deal that will make the club a winner in 2019.

A's talking to D.J. LeMahieu, may be ready to move on from Jed Lowrie  —  LAS VEGAS - The A's pursuit of Jed Lowrie continues. but if the second baseman commands too much in free agency, the team is working on a backup plan.  —  According to an industry source, Oakland has expressed interest …

Cubs say they're looking to tweak roster, put the way last season ended behind them  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The start of spring training is more than two months away, with the Cubs still looking for late-inning relief help, a middle infielder with leadership skills and perhaps a backup catcher.

Molina set for knee cleanup, won't have offseason workouts impeded  —  LAS VEGAS  • The irritation in his knee that Yadier Molina said during the season might need to be addressed surgically will get repaired Thursday, the Cardinals confirmed Monday.  —  Molina is set for a cleanup procedure …

Tigers Sign Tyson Ross  —  6:08PM: The Tigers have officially announced the signing.  —  2:58PM: The Tigers have struck a deal with free agent righty Tyson Ross, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link).  It's a $5.75MM guarantee over a single season …