What I'm hearing about the Reds' interest in Kyle Schwarber and more MLB offseason notes  —  The Cincinnati Reds are serious about signing free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.  Whether they can actually pull off such an upset is another matter entirely.

Twins' Joe Ryan intrigues Mets as they look to trade for ace  —  Access the Mets beat like never before  —  Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets.  —  The Mets may try to fill their rotation needs via trade …

MLB 2025-26 offseason: Biggest needs for 10 contending teams  —  Major League Baseball's winter meetings begin next week, and, although we have seen some action already, relatively little has been resolved so far this offseason.  —  More than 100 relievers are unsigned …

What we're hearing about Tatsuya Imai.  Plus, could Dodgers trade Teoscar Hernández?  —  Tatsuya Imai, the right-handed Japanese pitcher who is headlining the international free-agent class, is keeping an open mind about his future, according to a league source briefed on his posting process.

Sources: Kyle Tucker spotted visiting Blue Jays' facility  —  The Blue Jays are going big game hunting again with Kyle Tucker in their sights, and he's not the last major signing they're hoping to make.  —  Free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker was spotted at the Toronto Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin …

St. Pete officials expect Tropicana Field to be ready for Rays' opener  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' home opener April 6 …

Arizona Diamondbacks still seek pitching as winter meetings approach … Active behind the scenes but largely unable to get any deals done, the Diamondbacks head into the Dec. 7-10 winter meetings in Orlando still on the hunt for the same thing they have sought since last trade deadline: pitching.

Rangers, Chris Young facing a difficult juggling act to fill this glaring roster hole  —  With Jonah Heim out the door and only Kyle Higashioka remaining, the Rangers have a dire situation at catcher. … Then again, it might be pretty accurate.  —  Allow us to take stock.

Lane Kiffin's final days at Ole Miss and his move to LSU  —  OXFORD, Miss. — Last month, as some of the biggest college football brands pursued Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin, a staff member polled the team's assistant coaches about where they wanted to be in the 2026 season.

What we're hearing about the Dodgers before next week's Winter Meetings  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers inked their first free-agent signing of the winter Wednesday, bringing back clubhouse favorite Miguel Rojas on a one-year, $5.5 million deal.  The move didn't come as a surprise.

Red Sox acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates in 5-player deal  —  BOSTON - The Red Sox dealt from a position of strength (the outfield) on Thursday, trading No. 3 prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to the Pirates as part of a five-player package that landed Boston a big righty in 6-foot-6 …

White Sox, LHP Anthony Kay agree to 2-year deal, sources say  —  Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract with a club option for a third season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, bringing the veteran back to Major League Baseball after a successful two-year run in Japan.