
The Chicago Cubs say they're waiting for free agent Cody Bellinger and his agent to engage in full-blown contract talks, with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts saying there have been discussions but no negotiations yet.

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski says the team has spoken to right-hander Zack Wheeler's representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal.

Chris Caray has been hired as a play-by-play announcer for Oakland Athletics games on NBC Sports California, becoming the fourth generation of his family to work as an MLB broadcaster.

The Mets have signed former Yankees slugger Luke Voit to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to major league camp.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract and says preliminary dialogue has begun.