Joe Maddon says Bryce Harper ‘not happening’ and that Cubs' improvements likely will come from within  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon reinforced his belief that team President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer will address a need if they sense one with the same urgency …

What Is the Dodgers' Offseason Plan?  Currently, Bryce Harper Doesn't Appear to Be an Option  — The Dodgers are an ideal fit for Bryce Harper, so why aren't the bidding on the young star?  As of now, they seem more interested in saving money.  —  With a month to go until spring training …

Five moves we want to see this offseason  —  Let's discuss something other than Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.  Here are five moves I'd like to see.  Actually, it's more than five, because the first suggestion deals with several moves that could vault the Cincinnati Reds into the thick of the race in the National League Central.

Giants hire pitching analyst to aid with training efforts  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants have hired pitching analyst Matt Daniels to join the staff of new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, who vowed when hired in November to find a wide array of experts to help the club.

Mets add depth by signing Jed Lowrie to a two-year deal worth $20 million  —  Brodie Van Wagenen is getting used to press conferences.  —  The Mets introduced Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz in early December before welcoming Wilson Ramos to Citi Field late last month.

Three years after Chris Davis' record contract with Orioles, ramifications for club, baseball only grow  —  Absent anything but a 2014 American League East championship banner and a couple of good years of attendance, the most lasting relic from the early-to-mid-decade Orioles clubs that now seem …

Matt Shepard used to call games in his backyard.  Now he's Tigers voice  —  The morning after, emotion was still evident in Matt Shepard's voice.  —  On Monday evening, Fox Sports Detroit's closely kept secret of who would broadcast Detroit Tigers games this season — and beyond — finally leaked into the public domain.

After 7 “special years” in Colorado, DJ LeMahieu says going from Rockies to Yankees is exciting, not intimidating  —  Second baseman open to playing multiple positions  —  Tuesday evening, DJ LeMahieu was preparing to fly from his home in snowy Michigan to sunny Arizona, where he'll begin his tuneup for spring training.

Dozier and Long a match made in launch angle heaven  —  Dozier and Long a match made in launch angle heaven originally appeared on  —  Brian Dozier came to a realization following his rookie season in 2012.  Why not hit the ball more often in the air and accentuate a strength?

Ex-Yankees top prospect tries to fulfill pilot dream long after chaotic MLB start  —  After a turbulent stint in baseball, Slade Heathcott is taking his next career to new heights.  —  The one-time troubled Yankees top prospect wants to fulfill his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

Curtis Granderson Intends To Play In 2019  —  Curtis Granderson is hardly alone as a veteran free agent about whom there have been very few rumors this winter, but Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets that Granderson “fully intends to play another year.”  —  It's been a year …