The Marlins remain in the market for starting pitching, but they’re also open to adding a power reliever. Miami was reportedly in the mix to acquire hard-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman, who was dealt on Monday from the Reds to the Yankees for four Minor Leaguers.

Without much fanfare, the Mariners have achieved a makeover this winter that could result in a summer of sunshine and happy endings in Seattle. Almost 40 percent of the roster has been overhauled by new general manager Jerry Dipoto, and while the names aren’t necessarily high-profile, recent history suggests that approach can be overrated.

The exact year the Astros’ long-term rebuilding plan was to start paying dividends had been up for debate for a while. But even the most optimistic of the prognosticators didn’t pick 2015 as the Astros’ probable re-entry into the postseason.

Billy Wagner has taken a slight backseat to Trevor Hoffman in this year’s Hall of Fame discussion, but given what Wagner did during his 16 years in the big leagues, there is room for debate that the spotlight throughout the voting season has been focused on the wrong guy.

The 2015 season was a truly memorable, in part because losing teams suddenly morphed into postseason teams. This is precisely the kind of thing that makes you eager to see what the 2016 season can do to top this.

The Yankees have landed hard-throwing left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Reds in exchange for four Minor League prospects, potentially setting up a dominant three-headed monster that could shorten games next season.

Andrew Miller seemed to pass every closing test with flying colors this past season, converting 36 of 38 save opportunities in his first crack at the job, but the left-hander could be heading back to a setup role following the Yankees’ acquisition of Aroldis Chapman.

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Maybe it took a trip all the way to the other side of the world for the American game of baseball to see what could possibly be a big part of its future.

Have a Happy View Year by enjoying tarp-dancing, wall-climbing, seemingly impossible defensive plays from 2015.

After a brief holiday lull, the Hot Stove was reignited in a big way Monday as the Yankees acquired closer Aroldis Chapman from the Reds. Now, Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra is joining the free-agent pitching pool.

Instead of ending the year with enough questions to fill an afternoon game show, the Astros — fresh off their surprising run to the postseason in 2015 — have positioned themselves to contend in the American League for the next few years.

The Yankees’ bullpen figures to be dominant in 2016 with the addition of Aroldis Chapman. But how dominant, historically? Let’s take a look.

The A’s agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-hander Henderson Alvarez, the club announced Monday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-hander Arnold Leon was designated for assignment.

The thought that Aroldis Chapman had become a risky trade chip in light of recent reports about a domestic issue was nullified, and a Yankees club that already had a special setup in the late innings was, quite surprisingly, the one to land him.

The Yankees have assembled perhaps the most overpowering trio of relievers in baseball history, acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Reds on Thursday in exchange for four prospects: right-handers Rookie Davis and Caleb Cotham, third baseman Eric Jagielo and second baseman Tony Renda.