Phillies plan to pursue free-agent 3B Anthony Rendon, despite luxury tax implications  —  The Philadelphia Phillies, luxury tax be damned, plan to strongly pursue free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon, with third baseman Josh Donaldson as a potential fall-back plan, two people with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports.

Every team's Winter Meetings wish list  —  Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings are set to begin on Monday in San Diego, meaning the Hot Stove could be on the verge of heating up to another level.  —  Some teams have already made significant splashes — like the White Sox signing Yasmani Grandal …

Nationals owner Mark Lerner says team can't keep both Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon  —  Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon were key components in the Washington Nationals winning the franchise's first World Series title this year, but Mark Lerner, the team's principal owner …

Source: Red Sox interested in Rick Porcello  —  The Mets aren't the only team talking with free agent pitcher Rick Porcello.  —  With MLB's Winter Meetings set to get underway in San Diego on Monday, the Red Sox are showing interest a reunion with the durable right-hander and remain engaged in discussions …

Mets Interested In Rick Porcello  —  With Zack Wheeler officially jumping ship to join a division rival, the Mets are exploring options on the starting pitching market, speaking with free agent right-hander Rick Porcello and his representatives, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.