Some familiar faces from the Chicago Cubs organization have already committed to playing for their home countries at the World Baseball Classic, which will kick

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and two other hitting prospects to Miami, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done and official. Players are being informed now.

New MLB rumors include the Phillies' improved odds to sign Bo Bichette, the Cubs' attempts to reunite with Cody Bellinger, and new life in the Red Sox-Ketel Marte pursuit.

One might recall that a few days ago, the Blue Jays signed third baseman Kazuma Okamoto out of Japan. Though there could still be a fit for free agent Bo Bichette if the two sides wanted it bad enough, that might be off the table at this point. The Athletic reports that "a reunion with Bichette appears increasingly unlikely."

NL Cy Young Award Winner Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh Pirates visit Juan Soto and New York Mets at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

MLB’s new media landscape has brought NBC back to baseball broadcasting in 2026, and part of that is taking over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise that’s been carried by ESPN for the last 35 years.

Ketel Marte is once again at the center of Major League Baseball trade talk. The Arizona Diamondbacks star infielder has become one of the most discus.

When Tyler Austin first decided to take his career overseas, he didn’t expect to spend six seasons in Japan.