D.J. Short

Brewers GM: Acquiring Jacob Nottingham doesn’t change Jonathan Lucroy’s status

It’s just a matter of time before Jonathan Lucroy is traded, but the acquisition of Jacob Nottingham shouldn’t change the timetable for a potential deal.

Joe Panik says he’s “100 percent” recovered from back injury

Giants second baseman Joe Panik missed nearly all of August and September last season due to a nagging back injury, but he says he’s back to 100 percent.

Baseball America names Corey Seager as baseball’s top prospect

This makes Seager the consensus top prospect in the game.

Jacob deGrom open to extension with Mets

The Mets are currently enjoying the spoils of the best young rotation in the game, but the big question is whether this is just a brief window or the start of sustained success.

Royals, Mike Moustakas avoid arbitration with two-year deal

The deal buys out Moustakas’ final two seasons of arbitration.

Report: Rays having “advanced talks” with free agent reliever Tommy Hunter

ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reported this morning that free agent reliever Tommy Hunter required core muscle repair surgery earlier this offseason.

Pirates sign left-hander Cory Luebke

Luebke once looked like a solid rotation piece with the Padres, but he hasn’t thrown a pitch in the majors since 2012.

White Sox reportedly considering Ian Desmond

Many have speculated on a potential match between the White Sox and Ian Desmond this winter and the club is reportedly considering it.

Diamondbacks, A.J. Pollock avoid arbitration with two-year contract

Pollock is coming off a breakout 2015 where he batted .315/.367/.498 with 20 home runs, 76 RBI, and 39 stolen bases.

Report: Blue Jays and Josh Donaldson agree to two-year, $29 million extension

Donaldson is cashing in after winning the 2015 AL MVP Award.

Giants and Brandon Belt have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday

The Giants and Brandon Belt haven’t made progress in negotiations since arbitration figures were exchanged last month.

Padres sign veteran utility player Skip Schumaker

Schumaker, 36, batted .242/.306/.336 with one home run and 21 RBI over 131 games last season while making starts between all three outfield spots and second base.

Report: MLB, union making progress on new slide rule at second base

The new rule is expected to be in place for the 2016 season.

Report: Tigers and J.D. Martinez agree to a two-year, $18.5 million deal

The reported deal buys out Martinez’s final two seasons of arbitration.

Free agent reliever Eric O’Flaherty weighing interest from four teams

Veteran reliever Eric O’Flaherty is coming off the worst season of his career, but there’s still plenty of interest in a bounceback.

Diamondbacks have been in touch with Tyler Clippard

The Rays have also reportedly expressed interest in free agent reliever Tyler Clippard.

Blue Jays hire Eric Wedge as player development advisor

Wedge, who managed the Indians from 2003-2009, is reunited with Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins in Toronto.

Video: Pete Rose appears in TV commercial for sports betting app

When Pete Rose’s application for reinstatement was denied in December, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote that the all-time hit king had done nothing to change his habits from when he violated Rule 21, baseball’s anti-gambling rule.