Grades for Dolphins' dominant victory over Panthers; plus stock up and stock down  —  During the month of November the Miami Dolphins turned a dreadful start to the season into something that should be admired.  —  Miami's four straight wins, which became a reality with Sunday's 33-10 domination …

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 16-10 win over the Cleveland Browns  —  The Ravens survived another ragged offensive performance thanks to a heroic effort from their defense in a 16-10 win over the Browns.  Here are five things we learned Sunday night.

Brian Kelly demands 7 a.m. meeting with Notre Dame players after he suddenly left them for LSU  —  Brian Kelly's now-former players at Notre Dame willingly signed up to play for a coach who has a long track record of throwing people under the bus.  They probably just wish Tuesday morning's bus had a slightly later departure.

Sources - Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, Seattle Mariners finalizing $115 million contract  —  Reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out after the third season, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Expanded playoffs, draft lottery proposals in CBA negotiations  —  Major League Baseball's expanded playoff proposal, as part of a new collective bargaining agreement between owners and players, includes the ability for division winners to pick their wild-card opponent, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Báez nearing a deal with Tigers (source)  —  DETROIT — The Tigers' long-running search for a shortstop is finally nearing a conclusion.  The team spent Monday night closing in on a long-term deal with former Cubs and Mets star Javier Báez, a source told MLB.com's Jon Morosi.

Is an MLB lockout coming?  Will free agency freeze?  Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions  —  IRVING, Texas — The free-agency frenzy of Sunday, which saw $407 million guaranteed to players, was the latest sign that a labor stoppage in Major League Baseball is upon us.

MLB lockout inevitable on Dec. 1: What is in dispute and how long will it last?  —  Baseball is about to go dark, perhaps for an entire, contentious winter.  —  Come 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 1, Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Players' Association expires …

Transactions … Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Locke St. John to a minor league contract.  —  Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Narciso Crook to a minor league contract.  —  Cleveland Guardians traded RF Harold Ramirez to Chicago Cubs for cash.  —  Chicago Cubs selected the contract …

Sources: Minnesota Twins, CF Byron Buxton agree to seven-year, $100 million extension  —  Center fielder Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a seven-year, $100 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.