Washington Nationals agree to terms with Jon Lester  —  The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with three-time World Series Champion and five-time All-Star left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on Wednesday.  —  Lester, 37, joins the Nationals after six seasons …

I want to share with everyone the letter I wrote to the folks at the Hall of Fame yesterday.  They've been otherworldly kind and gracious in every way possible and I'll be forever grateful to them and for that.  —  This was written privately and for their eyes only but I have always been fine …

Angels aren't in on Trevor Bauer but still expect to beef up starting rotation  —  The Angels have been searching for a rotation ace for years.  Every attempt made to lure one in previous offseasons was rebuffed, forcing them to take one-year risks on pitchers who ultimately provided negative value on the mound.

Giants talking to Dodgers postseason star Joc Pederson about a Bay Area homecoming  —  Among the free-agent outfielders the Giants are considering this winter, one appears to be a natural fit — even though he's spent his entire career with the Dodgers.  —  According to multiple sources …

Candace Parker to play for hometown Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with Los Angeles Sparks, sources say  —  Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker has committed to play for the Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told ESPN.  —  Parker, who was drafted at No. 1 in 2008, is an unrestricted free agent.

Reports: New York Yankees agree with reliever Darren O'Day on 1-year, $2.5 million deal  —  The New York Yankees quickly found a replacement for their bullpen, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with submarining right-hander Darren O'Day, according to multiple reports.

Seeking pitching help, Cubs will take a look at Carlos Rodon  —  The White Sox non-tendered Rodon in December.  —  (670 The Score) With four-fifths of their intended starting rotation for the 2020 campaign having departed this offseason, the Cubs are still seeking pitching help in free agency.

Martinez uses winter ball's biggest stage to showcase strength, launch bid for Cards' rotation  —  The phrase Carlos Martinez said and later shared over a picture of him on the mound last week is one the Cardinals have heard before and have waited to see from their righthander.

Free-agent starter Mike Fiers wants to return to A's, but it's complicated  —  A free agent after two-plus seasons with the A's, starting pitcher Mike Fiers is hoping to re-sign with Oakland, citing the team's camaraderie and culture and fans' support including last year after his role …

Noah Syndergaard is starting his own book club, and he wants recommendations from fans  —  You're invited to the iciest book club in town.  Bath preferred, shirt not required.  —  Noah Syndergaard is starting his own book club, going by the imaginative name: Noah's Book Club.

Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: Keith Law's rankings are here, with Wander Franco at No. 1  —  Welcome to this year's ranking of the top 100 prospects in baseball.  I've been compiling and writing such rankings for 14 years now, and those of you who've read them before will find the format here similar to those from the recent past.

Cactus League executive: We'll be ready to host spring training, delay or no delay  —  After sending a letter to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred that suggested delaying spring training “to allow for the COVID-19 situation to improve here,” Cactus League executive director Bridget …