Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal  —  • After spending most of the past few weeks waiting and wondering about the decision of a single slugger, the Cardinals made enough “forward progress” toward a trade Tuesday that members of the front office publicly shared a word they reserve for only rare occasions.

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.

Orioles star Machado could move - new position, or new team  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles star Manny Machado could be on the move.  —  To a new position - or a new team.  —  Big names emerged in trade talk Tuesday, with Machado, New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey …

‘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 …

What did the Reds show Shohei Ohtani?  They showed us.  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - In late September, Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams was given a bit of information that would wind up consuming the next few months of his life.  In a meeting in the GM suite at Great American Ball Park …