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.

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.

If Robinson Cano wants to loaf it to first base, Mickey Callaway is fine with that  —  Mets manager Mickey Callaway is fine with Robinson Cano jogging to first base every once in a while.  As long as he can stay on the field.  —  It may be a controversial opinion, but Callaway was steadfast …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova  —  12:58am: Young hurler Yordi Rosario and $500K in international spending capacity are going to the Bucs, Heyman tweets.  The deal has now been announced.  —  12:10pm: The Pirates will receive a “young pitcher” and an unstated amount of international bonus pool availability …

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.

Shohei Ohtani, Albert Pujols progressing from season-ending surgeries  —  LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols has been cleared to do extensive upper body work and also has begun low-impact lower body exercises as he recovers from surgery on his left knee and right elbow.

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 …

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred blasts plans for Rays stadium  —  Hillsborough County officials hoping the commissioner would help consummate the deal for a new Rays stadium appear to have struck out.  —  LAS VEGAS — Hillsborough County officials hoping Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred …