San Francisco Giants  —  What they could do: Roll the dice on some second-tier starting pitchers.  —  What we predict they will do: Sign Rich Hill and Jose Quintana.  —  The Giants finished 21st in the majors with a 4.99 rotation ERA, which, given their pitcher-friendly home park, means the rotation was worse than 21st.

Los Angeles Dodgers organization has five positive coronavirus tests 10 days after winning World Series  —  Five members of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Brodie Van Wagenen ‘leaving’ the Mets as new team president Sandy Alderson announces front office moves … Brodie Van Wagenen's time with the Mets is done.  —  The Mets announced on Friday afternoon that the GM and executive vice president is “leaving the organization.”

Steve Cohen's purchase of the Mets could close Friday: source  —  The Mets' financial clout could drastically change as soon as this weekend.  —  Those involved with Steve Cohen's purchase of the Mets hope the deal will officially close Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Still upset over ‘The Eyes,’ Longhorn band will not perform during Texas' final home games  —  The University of Texas band will not perform during the Longhorns' final two home games this season over internal dispute about “The Eyes of Texas” school song.  —  The university had previously …