Carlos Beltran says he has been named special adviser to Yanks GM Brian Cashman  —  One day before the New York Yankees receive a visit from free agent Manny Machado, Carlos Beltran confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday that the team has named him special adviser to general manager Brian Cashman.

Royals bring back speedy outfielder Terrance Gore on a one-year deal  —  If nothing else, the Royals are cornering the market on baseball's fastest players during this offseason.  —  On Tuesday, the Royals announced they signed outfielder Terrance Gore to a one-year contract.

Wilson Ramos fit every criteria the Mets were looking for says Brodie Van Wagenen as new GM shrugs off injury concerns  —  Wilson Ramos slipped on the No. 40 jersey and smiled for the cameras as the Mets' starting catcher Tuesday.  —  After inking the 31-year-old Ramos to a two-year deal …

How good is J.T. Realmuto and who needs him most?  —  How good is J.T. Realmuto?  —  The All-Star catcher for the Miami Marlins remains the subject of trade rumors.  While the Mets have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, that still leaves the Dodgers …

Sources: Astros agree to 2-year deal with Michael Brantley  —  Brantley is a career .295 hitter and gives Houston an upgrade to an outfield anchored by center fielder George Springer.  —  HOUSTON (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the Houston Astros …

Nationals finalize $4M, 1-year deal with Matt Adams  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals have finalized a $4 million, one-year deal with first baseman Matt Adams that includes a mutual option for 2020.  —  General manager Mike Rizzo announced the contract Tuesday.  Washington and Adams agreed last weekend pending a successful physical.

Red Sox nearing deal with righty Erasmo Ramirez  —  The Red Sox are loading up on depth.  —  After signing an outfielder with significant major league experience in Gorkys Hernandez to a minor-league deal, the Sox appear to be close to reeling in another potential depth option, this time in the form of pitcher Erasmo Ramirez.

MLB rumors: Why Craig Kimbrel's free-agent market hasn't taken off (yet)  —  Craig Kimbrel is the best relief pitcher on the MLB free agent market, but right now, no team has met his lofty demands.  —  The Boston Red Sox closer reportedly is looking for a nine-figure contract.

Tampa Bay Rays Build On 2018 Success By Spending For 2019  —  That was rather refreshing, wasn't it Rays fans?  —  The team that spent a good chunk of last winter, including the early days of spring training, ridding itself of fan favorite Evan Longoria and several other players while taking …