Red Sox expected to promote Ron Roenicke to be next manager, replacing Alex Cora  —  The Boston Red Sox, in one of the most tumultuous offseasons in franchise history, are expected to promote Ron Roenicke to be their manager for the upcoming 2020 season, according to a high-ranking baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.

‘Dark Arts’ and ‘Codebreaker’: The Origins of the Houston Astros Cheating Scheme  —  MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's previously undisclosed letter to Astros GM Jeff Luhnow details the team's spreadsheet and algorithm to steal signs in one of the biggest scandals in baseball history

Mets say they intend to find another buyer after sale to Steve Cohen falls through  —  The New York Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

Yankees should make a move for another pitcher after James Paxton's injury  —  James Paxton's spine surgery may knock him out for three to four months, but with a top notch bullpen and the best lineup in the AL East, the Yankees should be fine.  —  But what we are not going to do is forget what 2019 taught us — depth matters.

Pirates eager to get to work after eventful offseason  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton isn't big on meetings.  Or at least, having meetings just to have meetings.  The new  —  Pittsburgh Pirates manager would prefer to see his players working out on the field rather than sitting in chairs.

MLB: Montreal sharing plan ‘100 percent’ best way to keep Rays in Tampa Bay  —  Commissioner Rob Manfred said there is “significant receptivity” among owners for the unprecedented plan.  —  Updated Yesterday  —  ORLANDO — Major League Baseball officials and owners now see the season-sharing plan …

Sources: Astros expected to sign slugging Cuban OF Pedro Leon  —  Outfielder Pedro Leon, who dominated Cuba's Serie Nacional in 2018 before defecting, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Former manager Bruce Bochy will remain with Giants as special advisor  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Bruce Bochy said goodbye at the end of September, but he's not going to be far away.  —  Bochy will serve as a special advisor for the organization, a role the Giants had set for him when he retired last February.