Mets signings of Jeurys Familia, Edwin Diaz solidify one-two punch in the bullpen  —  The Mets have completed the heavy lifting in their offseason bullpen makeover by signing former closer Jeurys Familia to a three-year deal worth $30 million.  —  Familia, who holds the Mets' single-season saves record …

Padres agree to deal with free-agent 2B Ian Kinsler  —  The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler on a two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports Friday.  —  The Padres have a club option for a third year, according to The Athletic, which first reported the agreement.

Giants Winter Meetings buzz: Trade talks, a Scott Boras meeting and $7 cups of coffee  —  LAS VEGAS-The Winter Meetings are billed as the ultimate destination for baseball's deal-makers, a hub where executives and agents lock themselves in hotel rooms late into the night to negotiate, strategize and take care of business.

Bryce Harper a perfect fit with Diamondbacks?  Making the case for Arizona  —  USA TODAY Sports has made its case for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Bryce Harper to join forces.  —  Granted, the publication is making the case for Harper to join every MLB team, but still, it provides an opportunity for Arizona fans to dream a little.

Britton still available as Cards continue pursuit of lockdown lefty reliever  —  LAS VEGAS  • Two years and a significant Achilles tendon injury removed from his heyday as a closer, free-agent reliever Zach Britton can still position himself in this winter's market to earn closer dollars.

Cashman's absence fans Manny Machado Yankees intrigue … LAS VEGAS — When the Yankees announced assistant general manager Michael Fishman would address the media following Thursday morning's Rule 5 draft instead of Brian Cashman, it was easy to wonder if the GM had left the winter meetings for a sit-down with free agent Manny Machado.

Rod Allen to Tigers fans: ‘I see you Detroit!  Thank you for everything’  —  Tigers broadcasters Mario Impemba and Rod Allen got into a physical altercation.  It was known by many that they are not close friends.  —  CONNECT  —  On Wednesday, we heard for former Detroit Tigers play-by-play television announcer Mario Impemba.

5 takeaways for the White Sox and Cubs from a quiet winter meetings  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he is happy with his contract status despite not having been offered an extension on Dec. 11, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs President Theo Epstein's declaration …

Yankees swing back over report of Yankee Stadium's unsanitary concession areas  —  LAS VEGAS - After taking a hit regarding sanitary conditions at Yankee Stadium concession areas, the club swung back.  —  A detailed report by ESPN's Outside the Lines into food safety ranked Yankee Stadium …

A's in no rush after slow winter meetings, despite all their roster needs  —  LAS VEGAS - The winter meetings often lead right into some major moves for the A's, who tend to be at their most active at the end of baseball's annual confab or in the following days.  —  Not this time around.

Fore!  Hit the golf links at Marlins Park... yes, Marlins Park … MIAMI - Instead of home runs and grand slams, you'll find birdies and bogeys at Marlins Park early next year.  —  The home stadium of Major League BASEBALL'S Marlins will open to the public for a one-of-a-kind golf course for three days from January 18-20.

Cardinals fall off their roost as ESPN prime-time national TV attraction  —  It's bye bye Birdies as a big ESPN prime-time attraction, at least as of now.  —  For eight years in a row, the Redbirds made the maximum number of appearances on ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball” …

Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Santana Move in Three-Team Trade Between Indians, Mariners and Rays  — Carlos Santana is headed back to Cleveland and Edwin Encarnacion may never play a game for the Mariners.  Regardless, a major three-team deal is final.  —  It took until the last day of the …