The Latest Breaking News from MLB

Report: Shortstop Carlos Correa to Ink Record-Breaking Deal With Twins

The former Astros shortstop inked a three-year contract that would make him the highest-paid infielder by annual average salary in MLB history.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2022

How 2 monkeys threw Orioles batting practice, helping a minor leaguer make the roster in 2012

Ryan Flaherty made his first MLB roster, in part, because he brought monkeys to practice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022

MLB and MLBPA agree to extend Trevor Bauer's administrative leave through April 16

PHOENIX — Trevor Bauer will not begin the season with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022

New Phillies pitcher Jeurys Familia says he’s ‘paid’ for 2016 domestic violence charge

CLEARWATER, Fla. — In his first meeting with the media since signing a one-year deal with the Phillies, right-handed reliever Jeurys Familia told reporters he believes he “paid for what happened” after the incident between he and his wife, Bianca Rivas, that occurred in Fort Lee, N.J. in 2016.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 16, 2022

Freedom, faster? California bill could limit how long MLB teams control minor leaguers.

LOS ANGELES — If you sign a minor league contract with the Dodgers today, and you never get promoted to the majors, the Dodgers control your rights through 2028. If you do not believe the Dodgers are giving you a fair shot over those seven years, the Dodgers are not…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

Private equity firms invest in MLB teams because revenue is plentiful

For $300, the Dodgers will sell you a special kind of season ticket. By signing up for the "Dodgers at Home" program, you can get a year's worth of gift boxes delivered to your door, access to "exclusive videos, photos, and player content," entry into team contests, and priority access…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

Are MLB and the NFL simply too rich to fail?

The baseball season was threatened by a labor dispute. The NFL is being sued by a coach. It doesn’t really matter to team owners while the money keeps coming

The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2022

Dennis Young: Bob Nightengale got ‘both sides’ right during MLB’s lockout

NEW YORK — I’m no baseball insider, but I had more than an inkling that the MLB owners’ lockout was going to end Thursday, and probably even at a reasonable hour. Even after the international draft emerged as a last-second obstacle, I was confident.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2022

Marcus Stroman draws crowd with first Cubs bullpen session: ‘My arm’s ready to go’

The Cubs signed Stroman on the eve of the MLB lockout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2022

Spring training returns for Cubs: How ‘cautious optimism’ turned into a ‘happy dance’

The Cubs’ Sloan Park complex welcomed 40-man-roster players for the first time this spring, the day after MLB ended the lockout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2022