Sources: Cardinals set to deal Piscotty to Athletics  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • The deal that would send Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty back home to the Bay Area has been agreed upon but is awaiting results of a medical review Thursday before it could be finalized.

Machado in Chicago?  White Sox are serious suitors for the Orioles star  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In a surprising turn of events, the rebuilding Chicago White Sox emerged Wednesday as the most aggressive suitor for Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, according to major-league sources.

Tampa Bay Rays lose RHP Burch Smith in Rule 5 draft, keep Nick Ciuffo  —  The Rays lost RHP Burch Smith in Thursday's Rule 5 draft but were happy to see him get an opportunity in Kansas City.  —  They also were pleased to hang on to C Nick Ciuffo, who was left exposed but not selected.

Marcell Ozuna is the latest Marlin to be sold off from Derek Jeter's ‘pawnshop’  —  The Washington Post  —  The tear-down-and-rebuild model — sometimes referred to indelicately as tanking — has become an accepted and frequently successful strategy in baseball in recent years …

Ian Kinsler's no-trade clause forces Detroit Tigers trade with Angels  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - The Detroit Tigers were frustrated.  —  It could be felt inside their suite late Wednesday night, less than a half hour until midnight, as general manager Al Avila spoke about trading second baseman Ian Kinsler …

MLB to investigate source of Shohei Ohtani medical information  —  Major League Baseball will investigate whether a team official leaked Shohei Ohtani's medical information cited in published stories this week, baseball sources told ESPN.  —  On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported that Ohtani …

Cards notes: Top spot in batting order is up for grabs  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • First thing's first for the Cardinals as they near spring training.  Manager Mike Matheny plans to have a conversation with veteran leadoff hitters Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler about who will bat No. 1 entering the season.

With Giancarlo Stanton adding another power bat, Yankees' lineup possibilities seem endless  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Yankees' lineup was a frequent topic of conversation during what was an otherwise uneventful Winter Meetings.  —  Adding the reigning NL MVP, Giancarlo Stanton …

Bryce Harper's agent opened contract talk with Nationals  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) With Bryce Harper a year from free agency, the agent for Washington's star opened contract talk with the Nationals.  —  The 25-year-old right fielder earned $13,625,000 this year and agreed last May to a 2018 deal for $21,625,000.

Daniels says time on Rangers' side as winter meetings close, prospects sought  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  The race to escape the Dolphin half of the Swan & Dolphin Resort on Thursday opened with a false start, as technical difficulties delayed the Rule 5 draft just as the first pick was to be announced.

Phillies lose Carlos Tocci, acquire international cash  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Phillies have long liked Carlos Tocci, an outfielder they signed from Venezuela for $750,000 before investing six seasons in his development.  But they had left him unprotected from the Rule 5 draft …

Royals are seeking to unload payroll this offseason.  Here are the numbers  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Under different circumstances, in a past decade, the Royals' decision to shed payroll this winter would likely be viewed with skepticism and derision.

Twins, closer Fernando Rodney reach 1-year deal  —  The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year deal with closer Fernando Rodney, according to multiple reports Thursday.  —  The deal, first reported by Siriux XM, could reach $6 million with incentives and is pending a physical.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Todd Frazier reportedly has drawn interest from about 10 teams  —  Todd Frazier, a former Cincinnati Reds fan favorite and 2015 Home Run Derby champ who has since played for the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, is a free agent, has had about 10 teams express various levels of interest …

Mets leave Winter Meetings with deal for reliever Anthony Swarzak — here's what's next  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Sandy Alderson walked out of the Winter Meetings content with what the Mets accomplished over the past four days.  The Mets GM has a deal in place to address the need for another bullpen arm …

Cubs, White Sox scouts to be honored  —  Former Cubs scout Stan Zielinski jots down notes while working his way around Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, June 6, 2009.  (Bill Feig / AP) Chicago Tribune  —  The late Stan Zielinski of the Cubs and Dave Yoakum of the White Sox …