- Starling Marte, Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon are undoubtedly a part of the Pirates future, and Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com has some quotes from GM Neal Huntington that indicate when that future might be for each player. In other Pirates news, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports that OF prospect Robbie Grossman, who had a standout AFL season this fall, is to undergo hand surgery, but should be ready for spring training.
- Every team has their fall standout performers, and for the Mets, it's Juan Lagares, says MetsBlog.com.
- After 3+ years, the Oakland A's are finally getting some good reports from top international signee Michael Ynoa, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com.

