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 …

GM: Manager, pitching coach pushing to keep Matt Harvey on Mets roster  —  New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday at the winter meetings that he is inclined to keep Matt Harvey rather than trade the right-hander.  —  The Mets reportedly had talked to at least two teams about trading the former ace for a reliever.

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.

This Is How Yu Darvish Was Tipping His Pitches in the World Series  —  Yu Darvish was a disaster in the World Series.  Now we know why.  —  When Yu Darvish imploded in the World Series, there was immediate speculation about the cause could have been.  Was he injured?

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.

Orioles minor leaguer suspended 50 games for amphetamine  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles third baseman Steve Wilkerson has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for amphetamine, a banned stimulant, under baseball's minor league program.

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.

Life after Lorenzo Cain?  Royals could turn to Orlando, Gordon, Burns or Starling  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Lorenzo Cain is still a free agent, available to all 30 teams here at Major League Baseball's annual winter meetings.  The Royals, however, have already planned for his imminent departure.

Rangers pursuing trade for Greinke to top rotation  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Two major-league sources said Tuesday night that the Texas Rangers have been in contact with the Arizona Diamondbacks about a swap of star right-hander Zack Greinke.  —  One of the sources said that the deal …

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.

Sources: Addison Reed, Phillies working on 3-year contract  —  The Philadelphia Phillies and reliever Addison Reed are closing in on a three-year deal, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  What Reed lacks in electric stuff, he makes up for in durability.  Over the past five seasons …