Yankees' outfield chase filled with doubts and competition  —  The Yankees like free agent Cody Bellinger but some Yankee people are worried about his hard-hit rate even after his brilliant season.  —  He seems like the perfect fit as an excellent center fielder who bats left-handed and hit .306 after a couple of rough injury years.

‘More moves to come’: Signing Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn sets up Cardinals for what's next  —  With a pair of veteran starters signed on the same day to provide a foundation of experience they wanted and the innings they so desperately needed, the Cardinals believe they have a better footing to reach for what's next.

Shohei Ohtani pursuit has Yoshinobu Yamamoto wild card for most interested teams  —  At least the Dodgers, Giants and Cubs are believed going big for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, while the Padres, Rangers, Red Sox, Yankees and many others are linked, and the incumbent Angels are waiting …

Padres Interviewed Adrian Gonzalez During Managerial Search  —  Former Padres star Adrian Gonzalez was interviewed as part of the team's recent managerial search, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune and MLB Network's David Vassegh.  Gonzalez made it deep into the process …

More ramps on and off fire-scorched 10 freeway to reopen Wednesday  —  Caution: The area remains a construction zone.  —  Oh what a difference a week makes.  —  This time last week, officials were talking weeks and months before a stretch of the 10 Freeway scorched by an intense Nov. 11 pallet fire might reopen.

UTEP edges Cal as teams trade late 3-pointers at SoCal Challenge  —  Cal's Jalen Cone makes a game-tying 3-pointer with six seconds remaining, but UTEP's Tae Hardy answers with a 3-pointer of his own as time expires to rally UTEP to a 75-72 victory on Monday night at JSerra High

Sources: Paul DeJong, White Sox agree to deal  —  Veteran shortstop Paul DeJong has agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Tuesday.  —  The one-year agreement is pending a physical, which is expected to be completed next week.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Yankees hire Brad Ausmus as bench coach for manager Aaron Boone  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees hired Brad Ausmus to replace Carlos Mendoza as bench coach for manager Aaron Boone, the team announced Tuesday.  —  Ausmus managed Detroit from 2014-17 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 …

MLB trade scenarios: Bowden answers 25 questions on top starters, big bats and more  —  On Sunday, we had the first big signing of the offseason, as the Phillies brought back right-hander Aaron Nola on a seven-year, $172 million deal.  As we wait to see which top free-agent starter will come off …