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Baseball's elite have already separated themselves from the pack. Here's how they can get even better this winter.

Alonso is a platoon player with no history of hitting lefties. That leaves Cleveland the possibility to find additional help at first base and DH.

He's one of the few star hitters on the free-agent market, but the list of teams in need of a franchise first baseman is shrinking fast. Through the process of elimination, we found the best fits for Hosmer's services are ...

First baseman Yonder Alonso, coming off his first All-Star season, has signed a new deal with the Indians, a source told ESPN.

The Mets have signed GM Sandy Alderson to a contract extension.

Pitcher Tom Koehler and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $2 million, one-year contract, a deal that raises next year's projected luxury tax payroll of the National League champions to $183 million.

The Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran 1B Matt Adams, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

If there's any lesson to be learned from Baltimore not dealing its star closer before his injury, it's this: Act now, while supplies last.

Carlos Santana's unselfish attitude made him a perfect fit for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Free-agent starter Jhoulys Chacin, who pitched for the Padres last season, has reached agreement with the Brewers, a source told ESPN.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he had no prior knowledge of the Marlins' plans to slash payroll, but he said the new ownership group has "a long-term commitment to winning" in South Florida.

Trading for Evan Longoria plugged the Giants' hole at third base while providing the Rays salary relief, but they'll have to afford additional fixes.

San Francisco got a needed boost to its offense, but it's going to take more than an aging third baseman for the team to rejoin the National League's elite.

Evan Longoria, who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Rays, is being traded to the Giants for Denard Span, Christian Arroyo and prospects.

Manny Machado has been the focus of widespread trade speculation since last week's winter meetings, but Orioles general manager Dan Duquette says the team will take the third baseman off the market if the offers don't get better.

Orioles left-hander Zach Britton ruptured his Achilles tendon and will be sidelined at least six months.

As Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani settle in their new homes, we examine how a key factor in where they landed truly separates MLB's two leagues.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, sporting a significantly bulked-up physique, re-emerged on social media at a training facility, possibly working toward a comeback. Lincecum didn't pitch this past season.

Marlins CEO and part owner Derek Jeter fielded complaints from season ticket-holders in the first of a series of scheduled town halls.

The Mets are looking for a short-term fill-in at first base, with youngster Dominic Smith currently penciled in as the starter. Adrian Gonzalez has just one year left on his deal.