Associated Press Feb 19, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to Zack Wheeler‘s representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal. Wheeler, 33, said last week he prefers reaching an agreement before the season starts
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Associated Press Feb 19, 2024, 04:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract and says preliminary dialogue has begun. “Personally, I think we have the best team in the league,″ Tucker said Monday as the Astros started full-squad workouts. “That’s
David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 19, 2024, 12:58 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — On his first official day in camp, Juan Soto walked into George M. Steinbrenner Field, the sun barely up over the horizon, flashed
Jeff Passan, ESPNFeb 19, 2024, 11:08 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions TEMPE, Arizona — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout said he has no desire to be traded now and that he has encouraged Angels owner Arte
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 19, 2024, 02:20 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said on Monday the team is “waiting” on free agent Cody Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras, to engage in contract
Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 19, 2024, 09:10 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions Liam Hendriks agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, sources told ESPN, a bet by the team that the All-Star reliever will
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 19, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — When the Chicago Cubs made the first bold move of the MLB offseason, luring manager Craig Counsell from the rival Milwaukee Brewers with a $40 million
Associated Press Feb 18, 2024, 06:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Shohei Ohtani did not participate in live batting practice Sunday, and his Los Angeles Dodgers spring training debut is on hold. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani, who is coming back from elbow surgery, will not play in Thursday’s opener against the San Diego
Associated Press Feb 18, 2024, 11:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series. Harper arrived at spring training on Sunday, and the two-time
Associated Press Feb 17, 2024, 04:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — Alek Manoah didn’t look like himself when he arrived at spring training last year following a third-place finish in the AL Cy Young Award voting, according to Toronto Blue Jays teammate Kevin Gausman. “I think he tried to rush and get