After some serious shuffling, some expected and some a surprise, the D-backs appear to have their coaching staff set for 2016 as they hired Dave Magadan on Wednesday to be their hitting coach.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed reliever Rex Brothers in a trade with the Rockies, the club announced Wednesday.

Veteran closer John Axford cleared waivers on Wednesday and is now a free agent after being designated for assignment last week by the Rockies.

The Indians boasted one of the American League’s best bullpens last season and have the ability to return with virtually the same cast next year. Given the volatile nature of a relief corps, though, the club is always on the hunt for more depth.

Left-hander Danny Hultzen, who was designated for assignment on Friday by the Mariners after three injury-plagued seasons, has cleared waivers and will be outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Red Sox, who spent the final weeks of the season experimenting with their outfield alignment, are leaning toward going with Jackie Bradley Jr. as the primary center fielder in 2016.

All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun addressed his surgically repaired back and his outlook for the rebuilding Brewers early Wednesday while engaging in what has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Clad in a black overcoat, Braun snapped photos and signed autographs while accepting donations at the team’s annual holiday food drive in the shadow of Miller Park.

Starting with Black Friday, every holiday purchase at the MLB.com/shop for five days will include — for the first time — a special, limited-edition holiday subscription to MLB.TV Premium, the Internet’s most widely distributed live streaming service.

Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna is garnering plenty of trade interest from a number of teams, but no deal is considered imminent, according to a source.

L.J. Hoes is returning to Baltimore via a trade with the Astros for cash considerations, with the Orioles announcing the deal on Wednesday. Hoes was designated for assignment by the Astros last week.

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Korean third baseman Jae-gyun Hwang is expected to be posted by the Korean Baseball Organization’s Lotte Giants on Wednesday, according to a report from Yahoo!’s Jeff Passan.

After turning in one of the most decorated individual seasons in Marlins history, Dee Gordon might be capping his year with a long-term contract. The All-Star second baseman said his agent has been in discussions with Miami about an extension.

The Angels signed free-agent catcher Geovany Soto to a one-year, $2.8 million deal on Tuesday, giving them a veteran complement to the young Carlos Perez behind the plate.

The Angels announced Tuesday that they have hired Bud Black as a special assistant to new general manager Billy Eppler, as was initially reported by MLB.com last week.

The free agent and trade markets were both relatively quiet on Tuesday, but there’s rumblings of several transactions to come, from coaching changes to big-name signings.

On Tuesday night, Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra were among the 17 recipients of the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Larry Berra, the oldest Berra son, accepted the medal on his father’s behalf.