MLB in brief: The Giants at the heart of the Shohei Ohtani file | Stephen Vogt in his new colors

The Giants at the heart of the Shohei Ohtani file

It is not a surprise.

As for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the New York clubs are in the race.

Bidding hasn’t even started yet, but the strong early feeling at GM meetings from people in the know is that Mets would have a tougher time landing him than Yankees. But both are in https://t.co/ozXIRw8Usf

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) November 10, 2023

The Phillies would like to keep Nick Castellanos, says Buster Olney

The opposite has been circulating recently.

Phillies source: they aren’t interested in moving Nick Castellanos. They consider him an important part of the team and value his production, and have no intention of trading him.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 10, 2023

Julio Urias: the legal proceedings are still above his head

He was arrested for domestic violence (again) this summer. No wonder no one wants to sign him. I believe his MLB career is over.

Stephen Vogt in his new colors

The manager of the Guardians arrived.

The importance of Bobby Witt Jr.

If the Royals want to build a new stadium, it will take a speedboat to bring people to the stadium, precisely.

Fewer salaries on the White Sox payroll?

All is well in Chicago…