MLB

Last offseason, the Detroit Tigers traded away Doug Fister. This time around, Rick Porcello could be the one to go.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten key contributions from a variety of young players over the last two seasons, making it to the playoffs both years.  

While these players have had solid seasons, they have not nearly reached their potential.  In 2015, however, that could be a different story. 

Let's take a look at three players who could have breakout seasons next year for the Pirates.  

Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was sentenced to 10 days in jail Friday stemming from a reckless driving charge.

According to Julie Carey of NBCWashington.com, the former All-Star's license has also been suspended for nearly six months:

After a lengthy and thorough search, the Tampa Bay Rays have chosen Kevin Cash to become the fifth manager in team history.

Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune made things official:

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com initially reported the decision.

At some point, the New York Yankees were going to have to sign or trade for a shortstop to replace Derek Jeter.

The Atlanta Braves made a big splash in free agency Wednesday by signing outfielder Nick Markakis, but their new acquisition comes with some baggage in the form of an injury.

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired 19-year-old minor league shortstop Domingo Leyba from the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers acquired Shane Greene from the New York Yankees on Friday as part of a three-team deal that also included the Arizona Diamondbacks, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.

Arizona sent 24-year-old shortstop Didi Gregorious to the Yankees as the centerpiece of the deal, and the Diamondbacks acquired starting pitcher Robbie Ray from the Tigers.

The New York Yankees have acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius, who they will hope fills the void left by the retirement of Derek Jeter. The former Arizona Diamondback arrives as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Detroit Tigers.

Jack Curry of Yes Network says the deal is official:

Sweeny Murti of WFAN first reported the parameters of the deal.

Major League Baseball's offseason is more than a month old, but there's no shortage of rumors and speculation—and questions—around a number of free agents and trade candidates, as well as teams' objectives and plans of attack.

Some of the latest center on the plans of the deep-pocketed Los Angeles Dodgers, the fallout in Oakland from the Josh Donaldson trade and what Chase Headley is worth on the open market.