MLB: No evidence Astros used wearable devices to aid sign-stealing  —  The Houston Astros' illegal use of technology fueled further speculation Thursday that the team's players took their methods a step further by wearing concealed devices that notified them of certain pitches.

Giants Add Alyssa Nakken to Coaching Staff in Historic Hire  —  Alyssa Nakken is believed to be the first female coach in MLB.  —  The Giants have completed their hiring process for manager Gabe Kapler's staff and added Alyssa Nakken in a historic hire.  —  The club announced Thursday …

Cubs Acquire Casey Sadler  —  The Cubs have acquired right-hander Casey Sadler from the Dodgers, per team announcements.  Minor league infielder Clayton Daniel is headed back to L.A. Sadler lost his spot on the Dodgers' 40-man when the club signed Alex Wood.  The Cubs' 40-man roster now sits at 39.

Jack McDowell says Tony La Russa had sign-stealing system with White Sox in '80s  —  Former Cy Young Award winner Jack McDowell on Friday accused Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa of having a camera-aided sign-stealing system installed when he was with the Chicago White Sox in the late 1980s.

Sources: LA Galaxy Sign Mexican Star Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez  —  MLS has long wanted to land Javier Hernandez, and that day has come, with the Galaxy finding their heir to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.  —  The LA Galaxy no longer have a marquee-name void in their attack, and MLS is no longer chasing its white whale of a signing.

'There's no magic free agent out there': Tom Ricketts on a slow winter and the Cubs' future  —  At least the Cubs haven't been dragged into a sign-stealing scandal like the Astros and the Red Sox.  —  That's the bright side to what looks like a second-straight frozen winter for the Cubs …

Cincinnati Reds expect to make more moves before the start of spring training  —  If the start of the 3,500-mile, three-day caravan was any indication, the Cincinnati Reds aren't worried about increased expectations for the 2020 season.  —  The Reds know there will be more pressure to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

Out Before Reaching Home: Carlos Beltrán, Ex-Mets Manager  —  Carlos Beltrán won't set foot in a Citi Field dugout anytime soon.  In my conclusion to Thursday's article on Beltrán's place in the Astros' 2017-18 sign-stealing mess — he was the only position player mentioned …

Braves Sign Adeiny Hechavarria  —  The Braves have signed shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to a one-year contract worth $1MM, ESPN.com's Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link).  The club has officially announced the deal.  —  Hechavarria returns to Atlanta after first joining the team on a free agent deal midway through August 2019.