MLB in brief: Andrew McCutchen returns to Pittsburgh | Alek Manoah has his work cut out for him

Andrew McCutchen returning to Pittsburgh in 2024

He agrees to a (another) one-year contract with the Pirates.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a priority for the Yankees

Here is why the Bronx Bombers want to bring the Japanese into their ranks at all costs in 2024.

The YES network courts Bernie Williams

Will the former Yankees outfielder be ready to begin a career as an analyst?

NEWS: Bernie Williams and YES have held talks about the Yankee legend joining the telecasts this season, The Post has learned.https://t.co/KZGr4dtS1W

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) December 19, 2023

Alek Manoah has his work cut out for him

He will have to continue to work hard to maintain his place in the Blue Jays rotation.

“For as competitive as he is, he was frustrated at times with being feeling down. But I’m confident that the relationship is going to be strong.” – We #Bluejays expectations for Alek Manoah to “compete” for a spot in rotation. https://t.co/cMC4r6MQ7D

— Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) December 19, 2023

Giants looking for shortstop

Which players will be in the club's sights?

The Cubs want to hit a home run

Jon Heyman weighs in on the direction the team should take on the free agent market this winter.

Maybe one of them could be from Toronto…