Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said Sunday on MLB Network Radio’s “The Front Office” that the team would be active in the free-agent market for starting pitchers and outfielders.

Rain held off Sunday morning for the fourth annual Anthony Rizzo “Walk Off for Cancer” at Pine Trails Park, with the event raising more than $200,000 for pediatric cancer research and providing support to children and their families battling the disease.

There have already been two trades since the General Managers Meetings concluded on Thursday in Boca Raton, Fla., and more moves are expected in the coming days as teams look to improve their rosters as the offseason progresses.

The Indians may not have reached the postseason, but the team was still a part of one of baseball’s best stories this past season. Cleveland’s players and the city rallied around veteran utility man Mike Aviles and his family during their young daughter’s battle with leukemia.

A big-time, power-armed closer was traded to begin the weekend on Friday night, but it wasn’t Aroldis Chapman departing from the Reds. Instead, it was Craig Kimbrel, who went from the Padres to Red Sox in exchange for four top prospects.

The red of Angel Stadium was juxtaposed with 11,000 walkers clad in yellow, orange, purple and blue on Saturday morning, forming a colorful and emotional scene at the Walk to End Alzheimers.

The D-backs have acquired right-handed pitcher Sam McWilliams from the Phillies for right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, as announced by D-backs senior vice president & general manager Dave Stewart.

The Phillies announced Saturday afternoon they had acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the D-backs for Minor League pitcher Sam McWilliams. Hellickson, 28, went 9-12 with a 4.62 ERA in 27 starts last season.

The U.S. team participating in the WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation) Premier12 international tournament dropped to 2-2 in opening-round play on Saturday, thanks to a 10-2 loss to Japan in Taiwan.

First basemen Paul Goldschmidt of the D-backs and Joey Votto of the Reds and outfielder Bryce Harper of the Nationals are the finalists for the Natio al League MVP, which will be announced Thursday. That underscores how the MVP vote has changed along with the expansion of Major League Baseball’s postseason format.

Major League Baseball’s flagship academy added a seminar in another focus, broadcasting, to the many programs on the menu. Thanks to cooperation with Fox Sports West, the Academy kids were treated to seven weekly sessions with broadcast professionals from across the spectrum.

A look at the five biggest holes that still need to be filled at some point this offseason, as well as some potential free-agent fits for each spot.

The Red Sox acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Padres on Friday night for four prospects: outfielder Manuel Margot, shortstop Javier Guerra, middle infielder Carlos Asuaje, and left-hander Logan Allen.

Catcher Yadier Molina of the Cardinals and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier of the Rays were presented with the Rawlings Platinum Glove Awards as Major League Baseball’s best overall defensive players in each league during the star-studded Gold Glove Award Ceremony on Friday night at The Plaza in Manhattan. It was Molina’s record fourth Platinum Glove and Kiermaier’s first after a highlight-filled season. Molina could not attend as he recovers from surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left hand.

Few pitchers in the Minor Leagues can succeed primarily with their fastball like Sean Manaea can. His heater was in fine form Friday night and he rode it to one of the top pitching performances in the Arizona Fall League this season.

Four years. That’s the answer to one of baseball’s recent riddles. How long would teams have to dangle huge, one-year salaries before a player would put off a date with free agency to take one?

Among the free agents to decline qualifying offers on Friday was Ian Desmond, who could be changing uniforms for the first time in his career. The Padres are reportedly interested in signing Desmond, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.