Cardinals land ‘loud bat’ they coveted with completed deal for Ozuna  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • When the Miami Marlins had their new owners, signed, sealed, and approved, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak was early in line with a phone call.  —  He had interest in all three of the Miami Marlins' outfielders.

Law: Rule 5 draft features intriguing names — for a change  —  The Rule 5 draft is usually much ado about nothing, the least exciting hour on the baseball calendar, at least since the 2006 CBA gutted the player pool for the draft in an abject reduction of player rights.

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.

Source: Red Sox talks signal interest in signing both J.D. Martinez, Eric Hosmer  —  ORLANDO — A source at the winter meetings said that the Red Sox are engaged in talks with not only free agent outfielder J.D. Martinez but also free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer.

Rays invite Jonny Venters to camp after 3rd Tommy John surgery  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Relief pitcher Jonny Venters has been invited to big league spring training by the Tampa Bay Bays while trying to come back from his third Tommy John surgery.  —  The 32-year-old lefty hasn't pitched …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Phillies hire Jose Flores to complete coaching staff  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Phillies hired Jose Flores, who spent the last five seasons as a field coordinator in the Chicago Cubs' minor-league system, to be their first-base coach.  Flores, 46, is the final addition to new manager Gabe Kapler's staff.

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 …

Cubs To Sign Steve Cishek  —  The Cubs have agreed to terms with righty Steve Cishek, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter).  Once he passes a physical, the Jet Sports Management client is expected to receive a two-year deal worth somewhere in the range of $12MM to $14MM, per ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (via Twitter).