Hall of Fame committee elects two new members: Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons  —  National Baseball Hall of Fame has come to an end.  Both were elected Sunday to Cooperstown  —  Both were elected as part of Modern Era ballot, one of the Hall of Fame's annual committee votes that re-examines players.

Texas Rangers' plan for winter meetings, pursuit of Rendon buoyed by gains in 2019  —  For the past year, if not longer, the general assumption when it came to the Texas Rangers' finances was that ownership was biding its time for 2020.  —  The new ballpark, with the roof the owners wanted, would be ready for play.

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 …

Orioles Notes: Cashner, Gausman, Joseph  —  The Baltimore Orioles are looking for a slew of rotation candidates to push the holdovers in competition for their two to three open slots this winter.  John Means and Alex Cobb appear locked into their turns, and Asher Wojciechowski has a spot to lose.

Diamondbacks To Sign Junior Guerra  —  The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with right-hander Junior Guerra on a one-year deal that includes a club option for a second year, first reported by Kyle Lesniewski of Brew Crew Ball and confirmed by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Mets Add Hensley Meulens, Tony DeFrancesco To Coaching Staff  —  The Mets officially announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season, which included a few new faces in the mix.  Hensley Meulens will be the bench coach, confirming previous reports that Meulens was the favorite for the job.

Nationals To Sign Kyle Finnegan  —  The Nationals have agreed to terms on an MLB deal with reliever Kyle Finnegan, per a team announcement.  —  The right-handed Finnegan has spent the entirety of his professional career as an Athletics farmhand.  In 2019 he recorded a 2.31 ERA with 14 saves …

Steven Souza Jr. interested in rejoining Rays  —  Talented and entertaining outfielder is a free agent after being non-tendered by D-backs, and Rays do need some help.  —  Published Earlier today  —  SAN DIEGO — Even before swapping Tommy Pham for Hunter Renfroe Friday …