MLB investigating pitcher Sam Dyson for domestic violence after allegations posted on social media  —  Major League Baseball is investigating free agent reliever Sam Dyson for domestic violence, sources tell The Athletic.  —  Dyson's ex-girlfriend, Alexis Blackburn, authored two lengthy Instagram posts …

Diamondbacks To Sign Stephen Vogt  —  5:50pm: Vogt will be guaranteed $3MM on the contract, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports (via Twitter).  The Athletic's Zach Buchanan reports that the vesting option's base is rather low, but the deal can top out at $7MM over two seasons if Vogt reaches certain escalators (Twitter links).

Doctor at center of Jacoby Ellsbury dispute says he never treated the player for a work-related injury  —  For the Yankees to avoid paying the remaining $26 million on Jacoby Ellsbury's contract, they will need to demonstrate the outfielder not only visited an outside specialist without …

Rays re-commit to catcher Mike Zunino  —  With the veteran catcher coming off a rough 2019 season, Tampa Bay is banking on an offensive rebound.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Having lost Travis d'Arnaud on Sunday to the Braves, the Rays are re-committing to veteran Mike Zunino.

Rangers Claim Nick Goody  —  Indians right-hander Nick Goody has been claimed off relievers by the Rangers, per an announcement from the Texas organization.  (MLBTR reported that he'd been claimed by an unknown team this afternoon.)  Players claimed off release waivers have five days to accept …

Reds Acquire Justin Shafer, Nick Martini  —  The Reds have announced a series of additions to their 40-man roster.  Righty Justin Shafer comes over via trade from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.  The Cincinnati club has also claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers from the Padres.

Jeter's free agency plan: ‘We must be responsible,’ but if there's a fit, 'we'll go get him'  —  Derek Jeter spent his Monday at Marlins Park doing what he so often does when he's out in public somewhere in Miami.  He posed for pictures, smiled at adoring fans and, he said …

Tigers Acquire Dario Agrazal  —  The Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pirates in exchange for cash, the team announced.  (Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported the move, via Twitter, minutes before it was formally announced.)

Twins name Edgar Varela hitting coach and Michael Salazar head trainer  —  Varela spent the past two seasons as the team's minor league field coordinator.  —  TEXT SIZE  —  The Twins announced the hiring of Edgar Varela as their new hitting coach.  Varela will replace James Rowson …

The Monday Baseball Column: A new pitching coach's plan  —  It is a worthwhile exercise to take note of Dave Bush's existence.  —  He is, after all, the most noteworthy Red Sox' acquisition this offseason to date.  —  While the 40-year-old has been in the organization for more than three years …

Atlanta Braves sign catcher Travis d'Arnaud to replace Brian McCann  —  The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.  —  The 30-year-old d'Arnaud split last season between the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.

Ranking Anthony Rendon's Top Five Landing Spots  —  Let's rank the top destinations for this winter's top position player.  —  Gerritt Cole will likely earn the richest pitching contract in MLB history this offseason, and another nine-figure deal is in store for World Series champion Anthony Rendon …