White Sox make $175 million pitch to Manny Machado  —  Manny Machado remains unsigned, but the Chicago White Sox have made at least one pitch to the superstar shortstop.  —  Multiple sources told ESPN's Buster Olney that the White Sox have a seven-year, $175 million offer on the table for Machado.

Marty Brennaman — who called Cubs fans ‘most obnoxious’ — to retire after 46 seasons as Reds voice  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Hall of Fame Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman announced Wednesday he plans to retire after the coming season, his 46th with the team.

Cardinals loaded with prospects at third base  —  A total of 43 players were invited to the Cardinals' minor-league instructional camp in Jupiter, Fla., and that list includes the club's three most-recent top draft choices: shortstop Delvin Perez (2016), outfielder Scott Hurst (2017), and this past year's first-round pick, Nolan Gorman.

Jed Lowrie says he signed with Mets because he likes how aggressive Brodie Van Wagenen has been this offseason  —  Calling the moves that GM Brodie Van Wagenen has made this winter “aggressive,” Jed Lowrie said that made his decision to sign a two-year deal with the Mets easier.

Yankees' D.J. LeMahieu expects to shuttle around the infield for his new club  —  NEW YORK - D.J. LeMahieu has arrived in Yankees Universe without a defined role.  —  But he'll soon be packing for spring training, and “I was told to bring a lot of gloves, if that's any indication,” LeMahieu said on Wednesday.

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.

White Sox reward Omar Vizquel for work with top prospects  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox are rewarding minor-league manager Omar Vizquel for his handling of some of the organization's top prospects.  —  Vizquel is being promoted from Class A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birmingham for the 2019 season.

Source: Diamondbacks agree with Wilmer Flores on 1-year deal  —  Infielder Wilmer Flores has agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2020 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a source tells ESPN's Jeff Passan.  —  The deal is pending a physical.  —  Flores, 27, hit .267 with 11 homers …

Reports: Indians discussing three-team trade with Padres, Reds for Corey Kluber  —  Reportedly, the Cleveland Indians are discussing a three-team trade with the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds for ace pitcher Corey Kluber.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians were unable to move either …

Inside Dodgers' plan to revolutionize the fan experience: ‘This is a show business’  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are the world's leader in attendance, drawing more fans than any venue in sports, and leading Major League Baseball in attendance for six years running.