On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson takes a closer look at a Washington Nationals team that hopes to win it all in 2018. First, Ladson sits down with new manager Dave Martinez to find out what he has learned under the tutelage of Joe Maddon and why he thinks this team has enough to win the World Series. Nationals radio play-by-play announcer, Charlie Slowes, joins the show to talk about the team re-signing Brandon Kintzler and examine if Bryce Harper's contract status will be a distraction next season. (11:20) The last guest on this week's show is MLB.com correspondent Richard Justice, who wonders if the Nationals could re-sign Harper after this season and talks about Anthony Rendon's future in Washington.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Richard Justice discuss Evan Longoria being traded by the Rays to Giants and what it means for the two clubs, Zach Britton's achilles injury and free agent signings involving Jhoulys Chacin and Matt Adams.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice and Alyson Footer discuss the latest surrounding Yu Darvish meeting with the Astros, Martin Perez's bull-related injury and some rapid-fire, free-agent landing spot destinations.

Morning Lineup: Alyson Footer and Richard Justice discuss Mitch Moreland re-signing with the Red Sox, and discuss when free agents like Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta might sign.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice break down the recent moves as the free-agent market begins to heat up with Carlos Santana going to the Phillies and the Angels signing Zack Cozart. What else could be in store as many players remain available around the league?

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince and Alyson Footer wrap up the Winter Meetings, looking at the big free agents who are still available, why Boston has not made any moves, trades that have happened and one that still might, as well as summing up the Rule 5 Draft.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson chats with former MVP and five-time All-Star Jeff Kent to find out why he thinks he has not been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and if his perceived bad relationship with the media has anything to do with him not getting enough votes. Ladson also caught up with former Major Leaguer Dave Parker. Parker talks about not receiving the necessary amount of votes to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite winning an MVP, two batting titles and two World championships.

Morning Lineup: Richard Justice and Mark Feinsand break down Day 3 of the Winter Meetings, looking at the Marcell Ozuna trade to the Cardinals and the rest of the day's action.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Mark Feinsand break down Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, summing up the latest trade discussions.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Jim Duquette break down Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, discuss the introduction of Giancarlo Stanton as a Yankee and talk to Jack Morris about the Hall of Fame.