The Angels signing Cliff Pennington was the stuffing. The A’s inking Rich Hill to a one-year contract was the sweet potatoes. The Tigers trading for Francisco Rodriguez and then Cameron Maybin? Cranberries and corn pudding. Oakland flipping Jesse Chavez to Toronto for Liam Hendriks? Call that one the green bean casserole.

Every year, without fail, less-heralded prospects excel — and sometimes outperform — their more famous counterparts in the Arizona Fall League. Here are 10 prospects who left Arizona standing a bit taller than they did when they arrived.

The Nationals reportedly emerged Sunday as one of two front-runners to land top free-agent reliever Darren O’Day, but that wasn’t the only rumor regarding a possible bullpen makeover by the Nats. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top Hot Stove stories circulating around the big leagues:

Dave Roberts, initially considered a long shot until dazzling management in his interview, is expected to be hired as the next manager of the Dodgers on Monday, according to baseball sources. The club has not confirmed the decision, which could be announced as early as Monday, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney.

Raul Mondesi, the Royals’ No. 1 prospect and the only player to make his MLB debut in the World Series, is not just on the fast track, but the 20-year-old shortstop also continues to carve out his own unique path.

During a radio interview Sunday, Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he did not have a preference among the available starting pitchers and that Boston would be interested in any of them.

During a radio interview Sunday, Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he did not have a preference among the available starting pitchers and that Boston would be interested in any of them.

More than just pride was on the line at Marlins Park on Sunday afternoon in the inaugural Serie de las Americas. The Tigres del Licey from the Dominican Republic were able to salvage the weekend by edging the Navegantes del Magallanes from Venezuela, 4-2, to claim third place in the four-team event.

The Dodgers have come to terms with two top Cuban prospects. According to industry sources, outfielder Yusniel Diaz, 19, ranked No. 3 on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list, and second baseman Omar Estevez, 17, have agreed to a bonuses worth $15.5 and $6 million, respectively.

When the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline expired this past season, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce let out a big sigh of relief while sitting at his locker in the clubhouse at Great American Ball Park. One thing that is certain this winter for Bruce is he will get to live that feeling of uncertainty all over again.

The Nationals and Dodgers appear to be the most likely landing spots for free-agent reliever Darren O’Day, according to ESPN.

While Marlins ace Jose Fernandez deflected trade rumors regarding his own status on Friday, a prominent teammate of his showed up in the rumor mill on Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the top Hot Stove stories circulating around the big leagues:

Fenway Park may be synonymous with the Red Sox, but on Saturday, it was all about college football.

Core players are the foundation to your organization in every way. They perform on the field and represent the organization well off of it.

For the first time since 1968, Fenway Park hosted a football game on Saturday night, with Notre Dame defeating Boston College, 19-16. Brian Kelly, the head coach of the Irish, grew up in the Boston suburb of Chelsea.

No matter where they play, the Aguilas Cibaenas and Tigres del Licey rivalry is intense. The setting on Saturday night just happened to be at Marlins Park in the inaugural Serie de las Americas.

A sport famously associated with diamonds, baseball has been all wrapped up in silver, gold and platinum these past few weeks. In a dazzling display, dozens of trophies and plaques that will shine forever in the game’s annals have been distributed to the very best Major League Baseball had to offer in 2015, the rarest of gems who made the season so special.