LOS ANGELES — Many expressed frustration over the Houston Astros’ role in the sign-stealing scandal and others conveyed the importance of moving on, but virtually every member of the Los Angeles Dodgers was consistent on one point — they have no interest in being awarded the 2017 World Series championship. “We don’t want a trophy,” […]
Continue readingFriday was the deadline for 155 arbitration-eligible players and their MLB teams to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. This year, big names including Mookie Betts, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Aaron Judge, George Springer and Noah Syndergaard are among those who either came to a settlement amount before the deadline or are […]
Continue readingLOS ANGELES — Cody Bellinger, the reigning National League Most Valuable Player, secured an $11.5 million contract for the 2020 season, according to sources, setting a new record for a first-year arbitration-eligible player. The 24-year-old’s 2020 contract beat the $10.85 million deal that Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant secured two offseasons ago. Bellinger’s new […]
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