MLB in brief: Apple TV wants to broadcast games | Marcus Stroman bets Rolexes

Apple TV wants to show MLB games

The Californian giant is in conversation with the league to reach an agreement.

Who could be the designated hitter for the Mets?

Dominic Smith and Robinson Cano will be in the line of fire, if the National League decides to adopt the regulation.

Greg Hunter agrees with the Nationals

He will become their special assistant as a scout.

Nats hire Greg Hunter as special assistant/scout. Had been with Mariners.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 11, 2022

Marcus Stroman could buy a watch from his opponents

The bet was made on Twitter.

Could Seiya Suzuki play in Boston?

Here are the hot questions for the Red Sox right now.

This week’s notes column is a Red Sox mailbag, answering a bunch of questions submitted via Twitter and email. Thanks for all of the submissions.https://t.co/bD0yZZ2GZg

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) January 11, 2022

Eric Hinske tipped to be Yankees assistant coach

He has already been in the entourage of the team.

Yankees haven’t officially started to refill their assistant hitting coach job but former Yankee Eric Hinske is liked in the organization and is among candidates

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 11, 2022

M’Lynn Dease hired by the Cubs

She will be a scout for amateur players in the Carolinas.

Cubs hired M’Lynn Dease as an area scout. She will scout amateur players in Carolinas. The daughter of NC HS coaching icon Dean Dease, M’Lynn, 23, was part of MLB Diversity Scout Development Program in the AFL. She received MS in sports management from Coastal Carolina in ’21.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 11, 2022

Kevin Youkilis was inspired by Scott Rolen

He says he’s always admired Rolen as a hitter.