The MLB winter meetings were the biggest platform for what’s been arguably the most active offseason in recent memory. 

The Houston Astros reportedly reached an agreement Thursday to re-sign relief pitcher Tony Sipp on a three-year, $18 million deal.  

The 2015 Major League Baseball Rule 5 draft has come and gone without a lot of activity, which was expected, but there were still a handful of players on the move looking to make their mark with a new organization. 

As the final day of the MLB winter meetings rolls along in Nashville, Tennessee, keep it locked right here for all the latest updates from the Rule 5 draft, the trade market and the free-agent front.

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It is appropriate that the 2015 MLB winter meetings are in the Music City of Nashville, Tennessee, because the flurry of activity has been music to the ears of those looking for baseball stories during the long winter.

NASHVILLE — While the Los Angeles Dodgers scramble to address life after Zack Greinke, there remains the very real question of whether they can continue to live with Yasiel Puig.

With Carlos Gomez set to hit free agency in 2016, the Houston Astros may consider trading the outfielder this winter.  

Continue for updates.

The Oakland Athletics continued their bullpen rebuild by signing veteran right-hander John Axford. 

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle first reported Axford signed with the A's. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports confirmed the deal. 

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker has become an intriguing trade target for teams looking to upgrade at second base this winter.

Continue for updates.

Angels, Dodgers in Mix for Walker

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Bob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Post-Tribune reported the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have "very serious" interest in Walker, and while the Los Angeles Dodgers are also interested, it could be to a lesser degree.

After being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers before the 2015 season, the Brewers announced they have traded slugger Adam Lind to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitching prospects Daniel Missaki, Carlos Herrera and Freddy Peralta on Wednesday.