The Yankees and Alex Rodriguez have resolved the issue regarding bonuses under the provision of his contract related to historic statistical accomplishments.

A’s general manager Billy Beane was center stage leading up to the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline last season. He could be the man in the middle of activity again this year — only from a different angle. Oakland is among 10 teams to watch leading up to this year’s Deadline.

This year, the price tags — in terms of money and prospects — will be steep for some of the available talent. And teams could have high-end options available for virtually every type of roster hole.

After 65 days of relentless fan voting to determine starting positions players for the 86th All-Star Game, the largest All-Star balloting program in sports closed at 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday. Starting position players will be unveiled at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday on the “Esurance All-Star Starters Selection Show” on ESPN.

Pedro Martinez, about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this month, struck out 239 batters for Boston in 2002 and gave up 239 home runs in his career.

With the international signing period open, here is a look at MLBPipeline.com’s Top 30 international prospects and which of them have agreed to terms with clubs.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

Dominican Republic teenager Cristian Olivo has improved dramatically since the beginning of the year, and now he’s one step closer to starting the path towards his big league dream. The Reds have agreed to a $1 million signing bonus for Olivo, ranked No. 23 on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list, according to industry sources.

The Mariners have agreed to a $1.7 million signing bonus with Dominican teenage infielder Carlos Vargas, according to industry sources.

According to industry sources, the Cubs have agreed to terms with shortstop Yonathan Perlaza, ranked No. 13 on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list, for $1.3 million, outfielder Yonathan Sierra Estiwal, ranked No. 16, for $2.5 million, shortstop Aramis Ademan, ranked No. 19, for $2 million, Panamanian catcher Miguel Amaya, ranked No. 25, for a deal worth $1.25 million and third baseman Christopher Martinez, ranked No. 28, for $1 million.

The Mets are adding two premier prospects, including one familiar baseball name, to their Minor League ranks. According to industry sources, the Mets agreed to a $1.2 million signing bonus with Venezuelan shortstop Andres Gimenez and a $1.5 million signing bonus with Dominican Republic shortstop Gregory Guerrero.

There’s a familiar name set to begin his journey through the professional ranks.The Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with teenage outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., according to industry sources. Guerrero is ranked No. 4 on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list.

The Giants are on the verge of adding another athletic infielder to their Minor League system, coming to terms with shortstop Lucius Fox of the Bahamas on a bonus of $6 million, according to industry sources.

The Astros have agreed to terms on a package worth $2.5 million with teenage outfielder Gilberto Celestino, according to industry sources.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a big splash on the first day international prospects can sign, stocking their Minor League system with several top international prospects, including right-handed pitcher Yadiel Alvarez for $16 million.

Once Adam Wainwright went down, the Cardinals would have been forgiven had their pitching staff crumbled. Instead, they’ve been preventing runs like nothing we’ve ever seen before.

A roundup of quotes from Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco’s near no-hitter on Wednesday against the Rays.