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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB Player Relations & Transactions

The MLB Players Association has proposed a ban on proposition betting concerning individual player performance in ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement discussions with Major League Baseball. This union-led initiative aims to mitigate harassment directed at players from disgruntled gamblers, according to a union source. In a separate move addressing team needs, the Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, a move driven by the club's urgent requirement for healthy starting pitchers amidst a challenging season.