The Cubs and Kris Bryant have agreed to a one-year, $1.05 million deal for 2017, making the reigning National League MVP the highest-paid player ever in his second year of service time.
Brett Lawrie has no plans to sign with a Major League team in the near future as he focuses on rehabilitation from a soft tissue injury in his lower body.
The Marlins are actively engaged in discussions with four groups and have had additional conversations with two others on a sale, according to a report.
The Pirates will host the Cardinals on Aug. 20, but the game will reportedly be played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania during the Little League World Series.
Adrian Beltre, 37, missed the first week of games this spring because of a strained left calf, an injury he suffered when working out at home before reporting to camp.