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As rumors swirl about potential blockbuster deals for Miami's All-Star catcher, we examine how excited you should be if your team is in the Realmuto mix.

Michael Brantley can fill the DH role for the Astros, while the Mets didn't have to gut their farm system in landing catcher Wilson Ramos.

Michael Brantley adds a needed left-handed presence to the middle of the Astros' lineup, which is heavily right-handed with key cogs Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa and George Springer.

The New York Yankees gave pitcher CC Sabathia a $500,000 performance bonus, even though the 38-year-old left-hander was ejected from his final regular-season start six outs shy of the 155 innings specified in his contract for the payment.

Jeurys Familia would rather be a setup man for the New York Mets than close for another team.

Orioles general manager Mike Elias introduced the club's new manager, Brandon Hyde, on Monday, calling the former Cubs bench coach an "up-and-coming star."

The Dodgers have agreed to a contract extension with play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner, who will work a reduced schedule in 2019 at his request.

Bringing back a 36-year-old pitcher wasn't everything Bombers fans were wishing for. Machado -- and maybe another arm -- joining Happ would make the season bright.

The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush with a minor league contract as the right-hander recovers from elbow surgery.

Left-hander J.A. Happ, who went 7-0 for the Yankees after coming over from Toronto, will return on a two-year deal, the Yankees announced. The deal is reportedly worth $34 million with a vesting option for 2021.

In the same way the Red Sox held out for J.D. Martinez in a crowded market, they could do the same for their free-agent closer.

A look at who is still available in free agency, who could be involved in a trade, and the teams that could use a rotation upgrade.

The Mets have their catcher, agreeing to a two-year deal with Wilson Ramos, per multiple reports.

The Nationals continue to stay busy in the off-season, bringing back 1B Matt Adams on a one-year deal. Adams, a left-handed bat off the bench, hit 18 home runs in 94 games for the Nats last season before going to St. Louis on a waiver claim in August.

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox owe $11.95 million in luxury tax for having baseball's top payroll.

After trading for Yonder Alonso, who is Manny Machado's brother-in-law, the White Sox will make a pitch for Machado himself. But it seems they'll only go so far.

A day after acquiring Carlos Santana in a three-team deal, the Indians have traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the White Sox.

A day after acquiring Carlos Santana in a three-team deal, the Indians have traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the White Sox, according to multiple reports.

Matt Chapman, who had surgery on his right thumb Oct. 16, had surgery Friday on his left shoulder and is expected to begin swinging a bat in six weeks.

Brandon Hyde, a veteran coach and former director of player development, officially was named manager of the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles on Friday.