You'll be surprised by how much Jose Bautista's ‘bat flip’ ball sold for  —  You could buy a new car.  Or put a substantial down payment on a house.  Or a countless number of other things with $28,000.  —  For one avid baseball collector, though, that price is worthy of a baseball.

Padres need to make statement by signing Machado or Harper  —  This is your chance, Padres.  This is the moment, if you land Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, to show a grumbling fan base with the patience of craft beer-drinking saints that things truly are different.

A's closer Blake Treinen wins arbitration case, to make $6.4M  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen will receive a $6.4 million salary for 2019 after winning his arbitration case.  —  Treinen's case was heard Friday.  He asked arbitrators Steven Wolf …

RedsXtra: More moves are likely coming with so many free agents available  —  The guess here is the Reds have another move or two left in them before pitchers and catchers report.  —  As far as what those moves will be, I've got no guess.  I don't think they'll sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado.

Report: Former Reds relief pitcher J.J. Hoover reaches deal with Washington Nationals  —  The Washington Nationals agreed to a minor-league deal with right-handed pitcher J.J. Hoover - who spent the first five seasons of his Major League Baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds …

Former Oriole Wade Miley and Will Harris together again with Astros  —  Milwaukee Brewers starter Wade Miley pitches during the first inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the 32-year-old left-hander.

Washington Nationals Announce New Backpack Policy  —  Nationals CommunicationsBlockedUnblockFollowFollo wing  —  Today, the Washington Nationals announced that beginning with the 2019 season backpacks may not be brought into Nationals Park, except as otherwise provided in the Nationals Bag Policy.

Cubs add bullpen help, agree to $750,000 deal with Tony Barnette  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help, agreeing to a $750,000, one-year contract with right-hander Tony Barnette.  The deal contains an option, escalator and bonus opportunities that could raise its value to $4.5 million over two seasons.

Rays Tales: Let's play ‘would you rather’ with the revamped lineup  —  Out with the old, in with the new ... or vice versa?  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Barring what would be an unexpected deal at this point, the Rays appear content with their remixed lineup.  —  And, naturally, happy about their moves …

Told of girl's assault at spring training hotel, Gabe Kapler, Dodgers didn't alert police  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — In February 2015, according to a police report and emails obtained through open records requests, a 17-year-old girl sent an alarming email to Gabe Kapler, then director of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.