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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.

The Milwaukee Brewers are re-signing injured right-hander Brandon Woodruff to a two-year deal, MLB Network reported Monday.

Mike Trout said he wants to remain with the Angels and has his eye on free agents to replace Shohei Ohtani.

Closer Liam Hendriks and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $10 million contract, continuing the right-hander's comeback from stage 4 cancer and Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.

Yankees DH/OF Giancarlo Stanton, coming off the worst season of his career, says he's ready to change the narrative in 2024.

After a bold start to the offseason, Chicago hasn't made a splashy follow-up move -- but that's not bringing down the vibe at Cubs camp.

Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers spring training debut is on hold, and he did not participate in live batting practice Sunday.

Bryce Harper said he accepts his move to first base, and he hopes to get a new deal into his 40s so he can finish his career with the Phillies.

Pablo Sandoval, 37, will return to Giants camp as a non-roster invitee, NBC Sports Bay Area first reported Saturday, marking a return to San Francisco for a player affectionately known as "Kung Fu Panda" during his time there.

Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, who suffered a strained calf while fielding grounders Friday, is expected to be sidelined about three weeks, the team said.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso, who is playing on a one-year deal this season, says he's envisioned being a "lifelong Met" and is open to a long-term deal with the club.

After struggling to a 3-9 record last season, Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is looking forward to a bounce-back season in Toronto.

Pitcher Tanner Scott beat the Miami Marlins on Saturday in the year's final salary arbitration case, leaving players with a 9-6 margin in decisions this year.

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from the Boston Red Sox on Saturday for right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin.

The Diamondbacks and free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, sources tell ESPN.

Phillies infielder Alec Bohm won his arbitration case Friday and will earn $4 million this season rather than the team's $3.4 million offer.

The San Diego Padres are moving Xander Bogaerts to second base to clear the way for 2023 Gold Glove utilityman Ha-Seong Kim to take over at shortstop.

Whit Merrifield and the Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Right-hander Aaron Nola said Friday that completing the long-term deal with the Phillies took the contract talks "off my shoulders."

The MLB commissioner's 2029 retirement announcement gives him an opportunity to write his own ending.