Rays

The cheating scandal and sign-stealing investigation will be a popular topic during this week’s winter meetings.

Talented and entertaining outfielder is a free agent after being non-tendered by D-backs, and Rays do need some help.

What they’ve done so far, what they’re looking to do, Hall of Fame possibilities, and rumblings.

Trading Tommy Pham created some financial flexibility heading to winter meetings but the challenge remains.

Pham said he enjoyed the team Rays had, expected to be pushing with them for a 2020 World Series championship.

John Romano | Deciphering Tampa Bay’s offseason moves feels like playing 3D chess. You cannot judge their trades simply by the stats on the back of a baseball card.

Trade with Padres also yields Rays touted prospect Xavier Edwards, costs them Jake Cronenworth.

New York’s general manager, who met with the prized free agent pitcher on Tuesday, says the sign was taped to a 10th-floor window of the 22-story building in Connecticut.

Snell said his comments about Xavier Edwards captured on the Twitch gaming stream weren’t meant to be disrespectful.

Powerful outfielder, prospect are return in deal that sent Tommy Pham and prospect Jake Cronenworth to San Diego.