The Rays have undergone a lot of changes since their final game of a 77-win season. Andrew Friedman and Joe Maddon are gone. Matt Silverman and Kevin Cash have assumed their jobs as president, baseball operations, and manager, respectively. They’ve set their 40-man roster and figured out the coaching staff. All the while, keeping an eye on the coming season.

The Rays have undergone a lot of changes since their final game of a 77-win season. Andrew Friedman and Joe Maddon are gone. Matt Silverman and Kevin Cash have assumed their jobs as president, baseball operations, and manager, respectively. They’ve set their 40-man roster and figured out the coaching staff. All the while, keeping an eye on the coming season.

Andrew Friedman on Friday explained why the Dodgers needed the extreme makeover they’ve just undergone, including the trade of popular outfielder Matt Kemp to the now-formidable Padres.

Andrew Friedman on Friday explained why the Dodgers needed the extreme makeover they’ve just undergone, including the trade of popular outfielder Matt Kemp to the now-formidable Padres.

The Rays equally consider their present and future in every deal they make, and they say Friday’s three-team, 11-player trade with the Padres and Nationals was no different.

The Rays equally consider their present and future in every deal they make, and they say Friday’s three-team, 11-player trade with the Padres and Nationals was no different.

In the wake of yet another multiplayer trade, with Oakland sending All-Star catcher Derek Norris to San Diego for two pitchers on Thursday evening, the A’s released veteran infielder Nick Punto to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

In the wake of yet another multiplayer trade, with Oakland sending All-Star catcher Derek Norris to San Diego for two pitchers on Thursday evening, the A’s released veteran infielder Nick Punto to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

Meeting the Boston media on Friday for the first time since being traded to the Red Sox last week, right-hander Rick Porcello was asked about his personal memories of pitching here at Fenway Park. All he could do was laugh.

Meeting the Boston media on Friday for the first time since being traded to the Red Sox last week, right-hander Rick Porcello was asked about his personal memories of pitching here at Fenway Park. All he could do was laugh.

CBSSports.com reported on Friday that the Rockies and Mets are “quietly discussing” a possible deal involving shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, but went on to say talks are “in the early stages with several hurdles to go.” Two sources with knowledge of the situation insisted to MLB.com that the teams aren’t in active discussions.

CBSSports.com reported on Friday that the Rockies and Mets are “quietly discussing” a possible deal involving shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, but went on to say talks are “in the early stages with several hurdles to go.” Two sources with knowledge of the situation insisted to MLB.com that the teams aren’t in active discussions.

As A.J. Preller has worked tirelessly to remake the San Diego Padres’ big league roster, he has not been afraid to send prospects or young players away to get the Major League pieces he desires. Once the Justin Upton trade becomes official, a total of 12 players who appeared on the Padres’ Top 20 list at some point in 2014 will have been dealt.

As A.J. Preller has worked tirelessly to remake the San Diego Padres’ big league roster, he has not been afraid to send prospects or young players away to get the Major League pieces he desires. Once the Justin Upton trade becomes official, a total of 12 players who appeared on the Padres’ Top 20 list at some point in 2014 will have been dealt.

As A.J. Preller has worked tirelessly to remake the San Diego Padres’ big league roster, he has not been afraid to send prospects or young players away to get the Major League pieces he desires. Once the Justin Upton trade becomes official, a total of 12 players who appeared on the Padres’ Top 20 list at some point in 2014 will have been dealt.

The Padres’ Opening Day starting lineup is starting to take shape, but make sure you use a pencil and not a pen. On Friday, the Padres officially announced the completion of a three-team, 11-player megadeal with the Rays and Nationals that landed them outfielder Wil Myers and catcher Ryan Hanigan.

No one can accuse new Padres general manager A.J. Preller of standing pat. News of the huge three-team, 11-player deal that netted him Wil Myers had just settled in when the Matt Kemp deal was finalized. The ink on that one had barely dried when Preller was at it again, this time sending young players to the Atlanta Braves in return for Justin Upton. Here’s a closer look at who the Braves are getting in return for Upton.