Astros Re-Sign Joe Smith  —  The Astros have announced a two-year deal to bring back reliever Joe Smith.  The deal includes $8MM in guaranteed money, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter).  Smith is a client of Excel Sports Management.  —  Smith missed a big chunk of 2019 owing …

Interesting talks, unlikely deals — what Padres, Yanks discussions about Lindor, Schwarber really mean  —  The left side of the Padres' infield — Fernando Tatis Jr. at shortstop and Manny Machado at third base — is one of the most dynamic in baseball.  —  Why, then, would the Padres …

Texas Rangers trade with Cleveland Indians for two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber  —  The Texas Rangers missed out on one of the game's best players last week at the winter meetings, but on Sunday they acquired one of the game's best pitchers.  —  The Rangers will enter spring training …

Brewers in discussions to sign former Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia  —  Tampa Bay had interest in re-signing a key contributor to its 2019 success.  —  Updated Yesterday  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Outfielder Avisail Garcia appears headed to a new home.  —  Garcia, a free agent …

Yankees To Sign Adam Warren  —  The Yankees have reached agreement on a minor-league contract with righty Adam Warren, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter).  He'll receive an invitation to MLB camp as a non-roster invitee.  It's a two-year arrangement, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand notes on Twitter …

Anthony Rendon wanted to go to White House ‘so bad’, says Trump ‘bailed’ on golf with Nationals stars  —  During his introduction Saturday as the newest member of the Los Angeles Angels, third baseman Anthony Rendon explained why he missed the Washington Nationals' controversial White House visit …

Rays complete 2-year deal with Japanese slugger Tsutsugo  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo have finalized a two-year contract worth about $12 million.  —  The 28-year-old Tsutsugo …

Has Flores seen all he needs to see from Josh Rosen?  Here's his answer and his QB plan  —  Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores made clear again Monday that the team feels no obligation to get another look at quarterback Josh Rosen in a game this season, and that Ryan Fitzpatrick remains the starter.

Report: Madison Bumgarner Agrees to Five-Year, $85 Million Deal with Diamondbacks  —  Madison Bumgarner is reportedly heading to Arizona after an 11-year career in San Francisco.  —  Free-agent pitcher Madison Bumgarner has agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks …

Work to continue at Globe Life Field while cause of fire investigated, damage assessed  —  Work can continue at Globe Life Field, the $1.2 billion future home of the Texas Rangers, during an investigation into the fire that started at the ballpark Saturday afternoon, a spokesman for the team confirmed.

Tensions Rising In MLB, MiLB Negotiations  —  8:56 pm: If the situation wasn't fraught enough, it now appears that the ongoing dispute has begun to bleed over into the political arena: Sen. Bernie Sanders published a letter this evening threatening Congressional action against MLB's proposal (link).

Takeaways from Mets' active final 24 hours at Winter Meetings  —  SAN DIEGO — The Mets arrived at the Winter Meetings this week with the primary goal of strengthening the rotation and bullpen.  Four days later, they left with more starters than they came with, and may not sign a relief pitcher at all.

Sources: Astros witnesses admit sign stealing to MLB, but deny special camera  —  A Houston coach gave Yankees manager Aaron Boone the finger  —  Believing that other teams used technology to decode signs, a group of Houston Astros asked the organization for access to a live feed from a centerfield camera in 2017.

SunTrust Park name will change ‘sooner rather than later,’ Braves CEO says  —  SunTrust Park will get a new name “sooner rather than later,” after the first of the year but before the start of the 2020 baseball season, Braves president and CEO Derek Schiller said.