Sources: Phillies seen as top bidder for Zack Wheeler  —  The bidding for right-hander Zack Wheeler continues to progress toward resolution, with the Philadelphia Phillies seen by sources as the most potent bidders — and the Reds, White Sox and Rangers also involved.

Mets in Talks to Sell 80% of Team to Investor Steve Cohen  — Deal would value Major League Baseball club at $2.6 billion  — The billionaire would take control of team after five years  —  The owners of the New York Mets are in talks to sell up to 80% of the Major League Baseball team …

Brewers Nearing Acquisition Of Omar Narvaez  —  The Brewers are closing in on a deal with the Mariners to acquire catcher Omar Narvaez, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter).  The trade return remains unknown.  —  Narvaez is one of the few backstops in baseball that can match …

Marlins Park To Sport New Look In 2020  —  Marlins Park continues to evolve with two significant changes to the field for the upcoming season.  The Miami Marlins will install a synthetic grass surface at Marlins Park as part of a multi-year corporate partnership with Shaw Sports Turf.

One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams  —  Teams have made their 40-man roster additions, the non-tender deadline passed on Monday, the winter meetings loom next week and there have already been a few signings and trades of note this MLB offseason.  So let's play everyone's favorite party game …

2020 Competitive Balance Draft Pick Order  —  Major League Baseball has determined the orders of Competitive Balance Rounds A and B for the 2020 amateur draft, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.  Comp Round A takes place after the first round of the draft, while Comp Round B goes down at the conclusion of the second round.

St. Pete, Rays end talks of sharing team's home slate with Montreal  —  The Rays and the city of St. Petersburg have broken off talks regarding the possibility of the team playing some home games in a location other than the Tampa Bay area, according to a letter released from the mayor's office Wednesday.

Braves Sign Cole Hamels  —  1:15pm: The Braves have formally announced the signing and (unlike most clubs) confirmed the terms of the contract in their press release.  Their 40-man roster is now up to 38 players.  —  11:18am: The Braves have struck a one-year deal with lefty Cole Hamels, per ESPN.com's Jeff Passan (via Twitter).

Angels agree to stay in Anaheim through 2050, stadium to be sold for $325 million  —  Anaheim's hometown baseball team would continue playing in Angel Stadium for another 30 years, and the city would sell the stadium and 133 acres around it to a business partnership including team owner Arte Moreno …