NEWS
The MLB Hall of Fame is considering expanding max votes per ballot from 10 to 12.
Carlos Martinez of the Cardinals will wear #18 next year to honor good friend and former teammate Oscar Taveras who died in a car accident in October.
The Rays have reached a deal with St. Petersburg that will allow the team to search for a new stadium sites on both sides of Tampa Bay.
The Mariners #1 prospect Alex Jackson was honored as the High School Player of the Year. He will be 19 years old on Christmas Day.
TRANSACTIONS
The White Sox sign free agent RHP David Robertson to a 4 year/$46 million contract.
The White Sox have acquired LHP Jeff Samardzija from the A’s. The A’s get SS Marcus Semien, RHP Chris Bassitt, C Josh Phegley and INF Rangel Ravelo.
The Pirates resigned free agent LHP Francisco Liriano to a 3 year/$39 million contract. He pitched in Pittsburgh the last two seasons.
The Cubs acquired C Miguel Montero have the D-Backs. The D-Backs will receive minor league pitchers Jefferson Mejia, Zach Godley and some salary relief for Montero.
The Angels acquired C Drew Butera from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive a PTBLN or cash considerations.
The Braves have signed INF Alberto Callaspo to a 1 year/$3 million contract.
RUMORS
The Royals are making 2B Omar Infante available.
The Tigers are focused on bringing RHP Max Scherzer back to Detroit.
The Marlins have interest in OF Michael Morse and 1B Justin Morneau.
The Cubs are looking to trade C Welington Castillo.
The Orioles are in active talks with OF Delmon Young.
The Dodgers are reportedly opening to trading 2B Dee Gordon and the Marlins are interested.
The Mets have had talks with several teams about RHP Dillon Gee.
The Orioles are considering a trade for OF Marlon Byrd.
The Angels have interest in OF/IF Brock Holt.
The Giants are out on LHP Jon Lester.
The Reds appear willing to listen to offers on LHP Aroldis Chapman.
The Red Sox are trying to trade for LHP Antonio Bastardo from the Phillies.
Max Scherzer is looking for a $200 million contract.