Winter Meetings Day 1: Interest in Marlins' Marcell Ozuna picks up  —  Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill discusses the team's thinking in trading Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, a deal that became official Monday, as well as the team's direction moving forward.

Diamondbacks eyeing upgrades at MLB winter meetings  —  The Diamondbacks' winter maneuverings have been fairly limited.  They've added a late-innings reliever in Brad Boxberger.  They've shuffled and reshuffled the edges of their 40-man roster.  They watched on Friday as catcher Chris Iannetta departed …

MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Matt Harvey for Jurickson Profar?  —  With tons of action expected at Major League Baseball's winter meetings, USA TODAY Sports breaks down the latest rumblings from the hot stove.  Check back often right here for the latest from our reporters and other media sources from Lake Buena Vista, Fla.:

Which Detroit Tigers are next for the Baseball Hall of Fame?  Here are 5 candidates  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - On Sunday night, former Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  —  Next summer, the team's 16-year drought …

Latest buzz on Machado  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't creating much of a lobby buzz on the first full day of the Winter Meetings.  Their needs are clearly defined and a few matches have been speculated by the media.  Maybe this guy, perhaps that guy, but nothing real solid.

Shohei Ohtani or not, Rangers still considering nontraditional 6-man, 4-man rotations next season  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They may be forced to move on from the idea of Shohei Ohtani, but the Rangers aren't moving off the notion of modifying the structure of their starting rotation.

Cubs reach 2-year deal with reliever Brandon Morrow  —  The Dodgers' Brandon Morrow pitches against the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Oct. 31, 2017.  (Harry How / Getty Images)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  While 2019 seems like a reasonable target for the White Sox to begin contending, the future is now for the Cubs.

Bryce Harper to Cubs?  Not if Dave Martinez has anything to say about it  —  Nationals manager Dave Martinez talks about the advice he received from Joe Maddon.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez will travel Thursday from Orlando …

Tampa Bay Rays make a small deal, acquire INF Joey Wendle  —  While continuing discussions on bigger topics, the Rays made a small deal Monday, acquiring INF Joey Wendle from the A's for a player to be named later or cash.Wendle, 27, spent part of the last two

Rangers bringing former local prep star back home  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Right-hander Chris Martin, the former Arlington High star, will becoming back home and back to the major leagues.  —  Martin turned two terrific seasons in Japan into a two-year, $4 million contract with the Texas Rangers.

Shohei Ohtani choosing Angels says a lot about the power of Major League Baseball — and Mike Trout  —  We might never know why Shohei Ohtani chose the Los Angeles Angels.  He might not know exactly why, but even if he does, he spent his press conference Saturday being frustratingly vague about it.

New White Sox ambassador A.J. Pierzynski wants to broadcast a game with Hawk Harrelson  —  A.J. Pierzynski talks about joining the White Sox as an ambassador on Dec. 11, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  In one of new duties as a White Sox ambassador …