Phillies' push for Corbin could set up pitch for Harper, and that's exactly what owner Middleton wants  —  PHILADELPHIA  —  The ball is rolling now.  News broke Monday that the Atlanta Braves had signed Josh Donaldson, the power-hitting infielder who figured to be among …

Tickets for Yanks-Red Sox in London in June cost $38-$493  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is charging princely prices for its first games in Britain.  —  Premium seats at London's Olympic Stadium will cost 385 pounds ($493) for the games between the New York Yankees and World Series champion Boston Red Sox on June 29 and 30.

Prized hitting guru Robert Van Scoyoc, 3 others join Dodgers coaching staff for 2019  —  LOS ANGELES — Robert Van Scoyoc, the 32-year-old cutting-edge hitting instructor who helped turn J.D. Martinez into a superstar, was announced as the Los Angeles Dodgers' new hitting coach on Wednesday.

Dodgers Acquire Adam McCreery, Designate Pat Venditte  —  The Dodgers announced Wednesday that they've acquired left-hander Adam McCreery from the Braves in exchange for cash.  To open a spot on the 40-man roster, switch-pitcher Pat Venditte was designated for assignment.

Detroit Tigers' signing of Matt Moore not exciting, but still sensible  —  It wasn't a flashy or exciting signing.  It didn't even merit more than a quick mention on the MLB Network, and it certainly won't boost the Detroit Tigers' attendance next season.  —  Matt Moore is 29 years old …

BROCHACHO BROUHAHA: Did Josh Donaldson shade the Blue Jays?!  —  #Burn!  —  Former Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson served up a double play of diss for his former team.  —  The Bringer of Rain and former MVP signed a one-year contract for $23 million with the ascendant Atlanta Braves …

Lee Smith hopes his long wait for Baseball Hall of Fame will end  —  St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Lee Smith earns his 358th career save — which at the time was a major-league record — against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 13, 1993 at Dodger Stadium.  (AP Photo)

Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley named AL Comeback Player of the Year by peers  —  Brantley hit .309 over 143 games this past season with 89 runs scored, 17 home runs, and 76 RBIs.  —  He may very well have played his last game in an Indians uniform, but Michael Brantley continues to make an impact.

Bobby Abreu leads list of most notable Latin-American players  —  When it comes to using Latin-born players, the Phillies are near the top in the major leagues.  They had 19 Latino players appear in the 2018 season — good for best in the National League and third-best overall.

No, MLB partnering with MGM Resorts does not somehow vindicate Pete Rose  —  Yesterday I wrote about how Major League Baseball and MGM Resorts have become business partners, with the latter being “the official gaming partner” of MLB.  —  While some people's response to that has been about …

Cubs Acquire Ronald Torreyes  —  The Cubs have acquired recently designated infielder Ronald Torreyes in a swap with the Yankees, per an announcement.  Cash or a player to be named later will head to New York in return.  —  Torreyes, 26, makes his way back to an organization that once had him as a minor-leaguer.

Robinson Cano to the Mets?  As unlikely as it may sound, the two teams are still talking  —  Jeff McNeil is not looking over his shoulder - or at Twitter and MLB Network these days.  —  The infielder heard second hand that new GM Brodie Van Wagenen said he was “penciled in,” to be the Mets starting second baseman in 2019.

Freddie Benavides announced as Cincinnati Reds bench coach; Delino DeShields promoted  —  With a goal of completing the Major League coaching staff by the end of November, the Reds introduced four hires to David Bell's staff on Wednesday.  —  The Reds announced Freddie Benavides …