Giants, Reds seriously discussing Billy Hamilton swap  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - The San Francisco Giants, a team with an obvious hole in center field, are engaged in serious discussions to acquire speedster Billy Hamilton from the Cincinnati Reds, a source confirmed to The Enquirer.

Marlins feel talks on Ozuna are moving, and Cardinals have desired prospects  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • What the Miami Marlins learned about the Cardinals' system during the negotiations about Giancarlo Stanton has informed them on what to ask (or even expect) as the focus shifts to discussions about outfielder Marcell Ozuna.

How Gallo is helping Rangers test market for position players  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  When first asked at these winter meetings about his team's agenda, general manager Jon Daniels placed the addition a right-handed bat at the bottom of the Texas Rangers' to-do list.

So long, Machado and Donaldson?  With Yanks and Sox stacked, least of AL East should sell now  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The smell of stale salsa becomes familiar by the end of the winter meetings, one executive here said Monday.  Over the four days of baseball's annual summit …

Murray |  Cubs have expressed interest in Danny Duffy  —  The Chicago Cubs have expressed interest in Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy, a league source tells FanRag Sports.  —  Another player the Cubs are said to like is left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander, the source added.

MLB umpire Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As a big league umpire, Dale Scott saw maybe 1 million pitches from the field.  His final call, it turned out, was the easiest of all.  —  Rather than risk yet another concussion, Scott has decided to retire at 58.

Relationship with Twins GM Thad Levine could be ‘game-changer’ for Yu Darvish  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Yu Darvish, the Japanese star right-hander considered the best available starting pitcher on a slow-moving free-agent market, has been doing his homework on potential employers.

Who will get bulk of playing time in center for Detroit Tigers?  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — It's going to be interesting to see how the battle for playing time in center field plays out over the course of the season for the Detroit Tigers.  —  Mikie Mahtook saw time at all three outfield positions last season …

The Phillies won't commit long-term money to a free agent starting pitcher.  Will they ever?  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The last time the Phillies signed a free-agent starting pitcher to a multi-year contract, they formed the Four Aces.  Ruben Amaro Jr. was the general manager.

Giancarlo Stanton forcing his way to ‘hungry’ Yankees shows just how badly he wants to win  —  At his introductory press conference on Monday, Giancarlo Stanton was listing the reasons the Yankees were so appealing to him, and in addition to describing the offensive firepower …

Radio analyst Ron Coomer inks 3-year extension with Cubs  —  Cubs radio broadcaster Ron Coomer gives a “thumbs up” while working a game alongside Pat Hughes at Wrigley Field on Sept. 15, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs and radio announcer Ron Coomer have agreed on a three-year extension.

From castoff to ‘King Kong’: How J.D. Martinez became one of MLB's most sought-after sluggers  —  The day after he struck out three times in the final game of the 2013 season, J.D. Martinez walked into a warehouse in Southern California, bat (and hat) in hand.