Chiba Lotte Marines to post Japanese star Roki Sasaki to MLB  —  The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will begin the process of posting Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, paving the way for the 23-year-old to join Major League Baseball in 2025.

Detroit Tigers sign Bligh Madris to minor league deal, acquiring him for 3rd year in a row  —  The Detroit Tigers called Bligh Madris to Cleveland before Game 5 of the ALDS as a contingency plan because Kerry Carpenter, a fellow left-handed hitter, suffered a hamstring injury.

Red Sox ‘right in the thick’ of Garrett Crochet trade talks (MLB Notebook)  —  There are elite starting pitchers on the free agent market to pursue, but all along, the prevailing wisdom in the industry has been that the Red Sox will seek a top-of-the-rotation solution on the trade market rather than via free agency.

Hal Steinbrenner, Steve Cohen have dueling Juan Soto visits planned in Mets-Yankees showdown  —  Hal Steinbrenner will not go down without a flight.  —  It is not just Mets owner Steve Cohen who is planning a trip to Southern California to see Juan Soto and Scott Boras, but the Yankees' owner, too.

Craig Breslow claims that this offseason, the Red Sox are ready to pursue top pitching: ‘I think we have to’  —  SAN ANTONIO - If nothing else, the Red Sox are playing a different game at the start of this offseason.  —  A year ago, the Red Sox were very much an organization in transition at the GM Meetings.

Red Sox free agent options: A detailed look at which starters fit best  —  With free agency in full swing, it's time to start breaking down which players might fit the Red Sox's needs.  —  Since the end of the season, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has signaled on multiple occasions …

How Cardinals seek to keep veterans, clear path for youth and raise a roster, not raze it  —  In today's 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses the potential role of Cards pitcher Matthew Liberatore!  And a happy birthday shoutout to Sally Field!

Though Cubs won't target top free agents, they're well positioned to make trades  —  SAN ANTONIO - The pressure on the Chicago Cubs' front office to make the playoffs next year was a topic of conversation this week at Major League Baseball's general manager meetings in Texas.

Cardinals, Diamond Sports Group reach new agreement  —  Diamond Sports Group, bankrupt operator of what was previously called Bally Sports, announced a new linear rights and digital rights agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.  —  The Cardinals have joined the Atlanta Braves …