Deeper dive into the Mets' new outfield prospect Khalil Lee  —  Several months ago, the Mets completed another poor defensive season in the outfield.  With a -3.3 UZR (ultimate zone rating) and 2 DRS (defensive runs saved) in 2020, the Mets' outfield ranked in the bottom half of the league for the third consecutive year.

Kiley McDaniel's top 100 MLB prospects for 2021  —  This year's top 100 MLB prospects list is unlike any other, and it's for the reason you're probably thinking of — there wasn't a minor league season.  —  Players certainly improved from last year, and there were trades …

Will NY Mets extend Michael Conforto and Francisco Lindor?  Acting GM Zack Scott weighs in  —  In this COVID-19 era, Zack Scott still has not met his bosses, Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson, in person.  He's excited to see new faces in Port St. Lucie during spring training, “if I can actually recognize anybody with their masks on.”

NBA Trade Talk: Nuggets, Hawks and Kings could sway this year's trade deadline  —  Everybody can't be buyers.  —  It's one thing to have an imbalanced market, with more NBA teams looking to improve in the short term than there are organizations taking the long view.

All 120 Teams Sign PDLs, Completing MiLB's Most Significant Change In A Century  —  The new structure of minor league baseball is now official.  —  As of Feb. 12, Major League Baseball has received all 120 signed Professional Development Licenses (PDLs).  That means every team it invited …

Matthew Stafford gave Detroit Lions ‘every damn thing I had,’ still torn over exit  —  As Matthew Stafford headed into the meeting that would change his life, he texted his wife, Kelly, and wrote, “Well, here we go.”  The Detroit Lions president, Rod Wood, was waiting in the room.

MLB 2021 farm system rankings: Keith Law grades all 30 teams on prospects  —  As part of my prospect rankings, I've also ranked all 30 major-league teams' farm systems here, with a brief explanation of why they're in this order — although I think you'll get an even clearer picture …

Jaylen Brown dealing with knee tendonitis, Danny Ainge tells Toucher & Rich  —  During the Celtics' recent five-game road trip, Jaylen Brown missed to games after what seemed to be a minor knee injury.  It turns out, the issues with his knee are a bit more complicated than that.