MLB Week-in-Review: Blue Jays land Morales, Phillies add Kendrick

Toronto added a big bat, and the Phillies acquired Howie Kendrick. Here are this week’s top headlines.

Rockies hire Bud Black

Colorado has a new manager.

Mariners acquire Carlos Ruiz

The veteran catcher is headed to Seattle.

Rangers decline option on Derek Holland

Texas parted ways with Holland.

Matt Thornton retires

He was quietly one of the best relievers in the game.

Mets interested in Jose Bautista

New York is considering ways to replace Aroldis Chapman.

Tigers fielding calls on Cabrera, Verlander

Two of Detroit’s top players might be available.

Orioles interested in Ian Desmond

Baltimore sees Desmond as a potential replacement for Mark Trumbo.

Braves interested in Chris Archer

Atlanta could have Archer upgrade its starting staff.

Angels re-sign Homer Bailey

Bailey returns to Los Angeles on a one-year deal.

Astros considering Brian McCann trade

Houston might want to add the veteran to its lineup.

Braves sign R.A. Dickey

Dickey joins a fairly young Braves rotation.

Trevor Rosenthal might start next season

Rosenthal is a candidate to join St. Louis’ rotation.

Padres, Wil Myers will begin extension talks

A deal probably will get done.

Braves sign Bartolo Colon to one-year deal

Atlanta is relying on veterans this offseason.

Mariners interested in Cecil, Logan

Seattle is interested in a pair of veteran arms.

Blue Jays sign Lourdes Gurriel

The Cuban infielder heads to Toronto on an extensive deal.

Phillies acquire Howie Kendrick

Philadelphia didn’t have to part with Cesar Hernandez in the deal.

Orioles, Blue Jays interested in Josh Reddick

Reddick is coming off of a solid season.

Angels sign Jesse Chavez

Chavez will likely start in Los Angeles.

Nationals re-sign Chris Heisey

Washington wanted to keep the veteran outfielder.

Mariners acquire Danny Valencia

Oakland was expected to move him this offseason.