How signing McCutchen sets Phillies up for Harper and Machado  —  LAS VEGAS — We have the first big move of the winter meetings as the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with Andrew McCutchen on a three-year deal for a reported $50 million that also includes a team option.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Joe Maddon trying to stay cool but it may be World Series or bust for his future  —  LAS VEGAS — Joe Maddon strolls through the lobby of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and can barely take more than a few steps before being stopped for autographs, posing for pictures and strangers wanting casual conversation.

Winter meetings predictions: Will Vegas deliver any last-day drama?  —  Wednesday is the last full day of the winter meetings, and there has been little action as teams warily consider their options.  With roughly 24 hours to go before the leading executives of all 30 teams start packing …

Angels have no choice but to rebuild on the fly — and it might work  —  LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler made his mark as a front-office executive while helping the New York Yankees navigate through one of the biggest transition periods in franchise history.

Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo: Trading Paul Goldschmidt ‘one of the hardest days’  —  LAS VEGAS — Maybe it softens the sting of the Paul Goldschmidt trade a bit for Arizona Diamondbacks fans knowing that manager Torey Lovullo is just as sad as they are to lose the franchise icon.

New Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyson Ross: There's a lot left in the tank  —  LAS VEGAS — It took a year and a half, but Tyson Ross finally learned how to throw a baseball again.  —  And when he did, the right-hander posted enough of a bounce-back season that the Detroit Tigers think there is more.

GM Brian Cashman says Yankees ‘believe in’ catcher Gary Sanchez  —  LAS VEGAS — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made one thing abundantly clear Tuesday: He already has his starting catcher on his roster.  —  On the same day when a report circulated suggesting the Yankees might …

Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers involved in trade talks at Winter Meetings  —  LAS VEGAS - There are many moving parts and no guarantee that it will end in anything concrete, but the Reds had multiple trade discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as they continue their search for pitching and a center fielder.

Ottavino vs. the Bambino: Hubris or Hilarious?  —  LAS VEGAS — We're not really sure why Adam Ottavino got on the subject of his hypothetical domination of Babe Ruth, but that doesn't mean we can't be thrilled that he did.  For one, it's a beautiful testament to our endless quest …

Twins' Byron Buxton has ‘an edge’ after not being recalled in September  —  Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton said Tuesday that he was upset with the club for not calling him up in September when rosters expanded.  —  “Yes.  I ain't sugarcoating nothing,” Buxton told reporters …

A catcher?  A reliever?  Bryce Harper?  White Sox are still exploring free-agent waters  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The next step in the White Sox's attempt to become a contender could be more significant than their acquisition Tuesday of pitcher Ivan Nova from the Pirates …

Jackie Bradley Jr., CC Sabathia traveling to London this week  —  Jackie Bradley Jr. and CC Sabathia are about to give baseball the royal treatment.  —  The Boston outfielder and New York Yankees pitcher are traveling to London this week, six months ahead of the two-game series between the teams in the British capital.

Rockies in the mix to trade for first baseman Carlos Santana  —  The Colorado Rockies are one of the teams in discussions to trade for Seattle Mariners' first basemen Carlos Santana, according to Corey Brock of The Atheltic.  —  The Rockies are joined by the Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays …

Former Yankee and Marlins hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo weighs in on everything from J.T. Realmuto to Giancarlo Stanton  —  So nowadays, is the correct term “hitting coach” or “hitting instructor”?  —  “I don't know,” says Miami Marlins hitting guru and former Yankee third baseman Mike …

Cardinals honing in on a closer, add lefthanded hitter to bench  —  New York Yankees reliever Zach Britton pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the Oct. 9 playoff game in New York.  (AP Photo)  —  LAS VEGAS  • The mad, pre-Christmas spending spree a year ago on every contending team's must …