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.

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.

Tyler Chatwood's Cubs deal may have to be reworked due to Cy Young clause  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Newly signed Chicago Cubs starter Tyler Chatwood might have to rework his contract due to a bonus structure tied to Cy Young Award voting in 2018 and 2019.

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 …

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.

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 …

Gabe Kapler's Phillies: No rules, just right  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gabe Kapler spent his first four spring trainings in Lakeland, Fla., as he started his baseball career with the Detroit Tigers.  Each camp began the same way: Kapler finding a list of rules in his locker and then promptly tossing the sheet into the trash.

Manager Dave Roberts touts versatility of Cody Bellinger, Dodgers  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NL Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger could play more often in the outfield for the Los Angeles Dodgers next season if first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is healthy.  —  Last season, Bellinger …

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.

‘Lucky’ Buck Showalter hopes to manage Orioles for years to come  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Buck Showalter wants to continue managing the Baltimore Orioles after his contract expires following the 2018 season.  —  The three-time Manager of the Year was asked Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings whether …