Astros, Cardinals, Red Sox discussed trade involving Isaac Paredes, Brendan Donovan: Sources  —  Share full article  —  In another sign that the Houston Astros are trying to lessen their infield surplus, the team had serious discussions about a three-way trade in which they would have sent Isaac Paredes …

Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin In Six-Player Trade  —  The Red Sox and Brewers pulled off a six-player trade on Monday.  Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, as well as Milwaukee's Competitive Balance Round B pick in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison …

Phillies looking to move OF Nick Castellanos  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to find a new home for outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training.  —  Castellanos was benched late last season after he made what Phillies …

Mets agree to big league deal with OF Melendez (source)  —  Outfielder MJ Melendez and the Mets have agreed to a one-year deal pending a physical, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo on Sunday.  The contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

Sources: Marcell Ozuna to Pirates on 1-year, $12M deal  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.  —  The deal, which was first reported Monday by the New York Post …

Reese Olson To Miss 2026 Season Following Shoulder Surgery  —  Tigers right-hander Reese Olson is done for the year after undergoing a right shoulder labral repair, the team announced.  Olson has been placed on the 60-day IL, along with fellow right-hander Jackson Jobe.

Verlander back where it all began, signs 1-year deal with Tigers  —  Justin Verlander is returning to where his big league career began back in 2005.  The iconic right-hander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal ($11 million deferred) with the Tigers on Tuesday.

Luis Arráez eager to return to 2B with Giants.  Ron Washington sees ‘very good’ potential  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When it came down to deciding whether to go to San Francisco, Luis Arráez checked in with his good friend Gregor Blanco.  Blanco, who played for two Giants championship teams, said the right thing.

Mark Vientos thinks Mets were ‘forcing wins’ last season as pressure mounted  —  Access the Mets beat like never before  —  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.  —  In what manner?

Tarik $kubal, history-making arbitration winner.  Plus: Remembering Terrance Gore's unique career  —  Share full article  —  Tarik Skubal's arbitration hearing went about how we expected.  Plus: an Astros three-way trade that didn't happen, an appreciation of Terrance Gore's unique career and *general spring blooming sound*.

Former MLB speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34  —  Terrance Gore, a dynamic baserunner whose speed impacted postseason games for the better part of a decade, has died at age 34, the Kansas City Royals announced Saturday.  —  According to USA Today, Britney Gore, his wife …

Each team's top storyline entering Spring Training  —  After a long and busy offseason, in a matter of days, all 30 clubs will have their full Spring Training squads on hand and the official push to Opening Day will begin.  —  With all that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where everyone stands.