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 …

Andrew McCutchen agrees to 3-year deal with Phillies - who still have room to maneuver  —  LAS VEGAS - To the surprise of no one, the Philadelphia Phillies made the first big free-agent strike at baseball's winter meetings, agreeing to a multi-year deal with an All-Star outfielder.

Angels' Brad Ausmus focusing on balancing ABs for Albert Pujols, Shohei Ohtani  —  LAS VEGAS — Albert Pujols will be coming off another knee surgery and heading into his age-39 season, with no guarantee that he'll even perform at replacement level.  Shohei Ohtani will be recovering …

Cincinnati Reds add pitcher Tanner Roark in trade with Washington Nationals  —  LAS VEGAS - The Reds made their first splash of the offseason Wednesday, adding right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark in a trade with the Washington Nationals for reliever Tanner Rainey.

Torey Lovullo on Paul Goldschmidt trade: ‘One of the hardest days I ever had’  —  The trade of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals was hard on Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo.  —  He opened up about it at the MLB Winter Meetings on Tuesday.

REPORT: Cleveland Indians discussing potential Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer trades with Cincinnati Reds  —  According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Cincinnati Reds have interest in acquiring either Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians.

Source: Charlie Morton nearing deal with Tampa Bay Rays  —  The Tampa Bay Rays are closing in on a deal with right-handed starting pitcher Charlie Morton, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  Yahoo Sports reported that the deal is for two years and is worth $30 million.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Al Helfer, radio pioneer, wins Hall of Fame's Frick Award  —  LAS VEGAS — Al Helfer, who broadcast games on radio for the “Mutual Game of the Day” in the 1950s, has won the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by baseball's Hall of Fame and Museum.

Brewers announce their promotional schedule for 2019 — yes, including the bobbleheads  —  On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced their promotional giveaways for the 2019 season, including a number of player bobbleheads.  —  Let's just get to the good stuff, shall we: Here's who's getting a bobblehead in 2019.

Reds blog: Remember when Arroyo was a Brave, a Dodger?  That helps explain why the Dodgers would take Bailey  —  Remember when Bronson Arroyo was an Atlanta Brave?  —  Or how about when he was a Los Angles Dodger?  —  You don't?  Understandable.  —  But Arroyo was with the Braves briefly in 2015.

New White Sox pitcher Ivan Nova on Guaranteed Rate Field's challenges: 'I'll do everything possible to be effective'  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Ivan Nova is determined to show the White Sox he's capable of succeeding despite hitter-friendly Guaranteed Rate Field.

Will the Phoenix Suns move to Seattle or Las Vegas if an arena deal fails?  —  Opinion: Phoenix City Council doesn't have the votes to pass the Suns arena deal.  But will they put the final stake into the heart of it?  —  CONNECT  —  Splash one arena deal.