Houston’s 35-year-old righty signed a two-year extension worth $66 million that will keep him with the Astros through 2022
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Opinion: Signing $130 million extension with Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt is perfect fit in St. Louis
Yet to play in a regular-season game for his new team, Goldschmidt is set to sign a nine-figure extension with the Cardinals.
Phillies owner: Fans embraced Bryce Harper, ‘turned off’ by Manny Machado
Manny Machado and Bryce Harper both have generated excitement in their respective new city, but none more than Harper in Philadelphia.
Opinion: Angels celebrate Mike Trout’s extension, only the guest of honor was a no-show
Once word leaked that Mike Trout agreed to a 10-year, $360 million, he did not appear at Angels camp, leaving it to his teammates to do the talking.
Opinion: Mike Trout never wanted to leave Orange County, and now gets to retire as an Angel
Mike Trout never wanted to leave Los Angeles, and now he is finalizing a $426.5 million deal that would keep him there for the rest of his career.
Mike Trout finalizing record $426.5 million commitment over next 12 years with Angels
Mike Trout and the Angels agreed to a deal the will pay the two-time MVP $426.5 million over the next 12 years, a record commitment in North American sports history.
Opinion: MLB’s new rule could force pitching specialists to become extinct
There is a fear among left-handed relievers, particularly specialists, that baseball’s new rules requiring pitchers to face at least three batters could result in lost jobs.
Opinion: MLB to fix baseball’s worst problem: Uneven rosters, terrible September games
The worst rule in MLB is about to be obsolete. Beginning in 2020, teams will no longer be allowed to carry 40 players on their roster in September.
MLB to implement new rule changes that will shake up look of sport
MLB and the union will announce several major rule changes, most which will be implemented in 2020.
Opinion: MLB’s salary system is broken and Aaron Judge is the latest to find out
One of baseball’s top players is also among the lowest-paid players on his team. What’s the best way to deal with this?