9:45 AM ET On Sunday, Noah Syndergaard did his best Teddy KGB impression and implored the New York Mets to get a deal done with ace Jacob deGrom — pay the man his money — and on Monday, there was a surprising degree of confidence among executives with other teams that eventually, this would happen.
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8:57 AM ET The New York Mets took care of one giant question mark Tuesday, agreeing to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension with ace right-hander Jacob deGrom, league sources confirmed to ESPN. SNY was first to report the deal. DeGrom, 30, was set to make $17 million this season and was arbitration eligible in
8:13 AM ET Associated Press SEATTLE — When manager Andy Green walked to the mound on Monday night, the plan was set in motion. He congratulated Chris Paddack on finishing off his brilliant spring training with the San Diego Padres by throwing 2 2/3 shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners. Green then turned to Eric
3:56 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Even with huge new contracts for Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado, Major League Baseball’s average salary is on track to drop on opening day for an unprecedented second straight season, according to projections by The Associated Press. The 872 players on rosters and injured lists
3:27 AM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin took another step toward finalizing his pitching rotation Monday, announcing right-hander Frankie Montas will be the team’s fourth starter. The 26-year-old Montas has had varied success during parts of two seasons with the A’s, but he was dominant this spring after adding
12:26 AM ET Associated Press MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels had had fun few days of firsts. Over the weekend, he recorded his first hole-in-one on a golf course, and on Monday night, he hit a home run in his final spring training tuneup. Hamels has another first coming up when he
12:26 AM ET ESPN News Services MESA, Ariz. — Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce will start the season on the injured list, second baseman Dustin Pedroia will start in the Red Sox’s spring training finale against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Rick Porcello survived a scare after getting hit in the head by
9:47 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler each took part in simulated games prior to Monday’s Freeway Series exhibition contest from Angel Stadium. Buehler faced hitters for the equivalent of four innings and is lined up to make his regular-season debut on Sunday, at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
7:28 PM ET Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Cleveland is not sure whether Jose Ramirez will play in Thursday’s opener at Minnesota. The All-Star third baseman took ground balls on Monday at the Indians’ spring training complex in Arizona, a day after he fouled a pitch off the area below his left knee and left
4:56 PM ET Associated Press Jake Arrieta has no doubt the Philadelphia Phillies will be successful this season. “Of course I think we’re a playoff team,” Arrieta said Monday after the Phillies completed spring training with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old right-hander allowed two runs on six hits and struck