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Inside how Mike Trout's $430 million deal got done
Buying into the future of the franchise and owner Arte Moreno's intervention were just part of what made baseball's best player want to be an Angel for life.
Buster's Buzz: Why Boston's Chris Sale extension was a mistake
The Red Sox weren't going to let their star lefty get away. But they spent way too much and are taking on a ton of risk.
The MLB bets we would make in 2019
The Astros to win the AL West? Sure, if you like easy money. How about Yasiel Puig for MVP or the Rangers to win a playoff game? Those are just two of the long shots our writers and reporters are eyeing.
How Theo Epstein has changed from Boston to Chicago
He's as competitive as ever -- just with an earlier bedtime. Those who know him best compare Red Sox Theo to Cubs Theo.
Emotional Trout on Angels: 'I love it here'
"There's going to be some ups and downs in the 12 years, but the direction was huge for me," Mike Trout said about the Angels and his new deal. "I'm happy and excited for the direction they're going."
Trout: I 'never' thought about leaving Angels
"This is my home. I love it. It never crossed my mind that I wasn't going to be an Angel for life," Mike Trout said Sunday.
Lovullo officially names Holland D-backs' closer
Right-handed reliever Greg Holland will be the Arizona Diamondbacks' closer, manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday.
LHP Lauer to start for Padres Opening Day
Left-hander Eric Lauer will be the Padres' Opening Day starter for Thursday's game against the Giants. Manager Andy Green said Lauer was chosen because his normal day to pitch falls on Thursday.
X-rays negative on Indians 3B Ramirez's knee
X-rays on Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez's left leg showed no signs of a broken bone after the All-Star was carted off the field in Sunday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox.
Syndergaard unhappy with deGrom talks, travel
Mets starter Noah Syndergaard took issue with the team's lack of progress in contract talks with Jacob deGrom and New York's travel plans ahead of Opening Day.
Verlander: Astros deal part of 'new wave' in MLB
Justin Verlander says his new deal with the Astros is part of a "new wave in baseball" where teams are locking up their star players before letting them hit free agency.
Braves to have two rookie starters in rotation
Pitching prospect Touki Toussaint was optioned to Triple-A by the Braves on Sunday, but the team plans to have rookie pitchers Bryse Wilson and Kyle Wright in its opening rotation.
Orioles DH Trumbo to start on injured list
Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from knee surgery.
Indians sign INF Miller with Kipnis injured
With Jason Kipnis injured, the Indians signed veteran infielder Brad Miller.
Braves option prospect Toussaint to Triple-A
Pitching prospect Touki Toussaint, reliever Dan Winkler and outfielder Adam Duvall were optioned to Triple-A by the Braves on Sunday.
Brewers trade NLDS hero Kratz to Giants
The San Francisco Giants acquired catcher Erik Kratz from the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in exchange for minor league infielder C.J. Hinojosa.
Olney: Bills start to come due after contenders' win-now trades
Trading away prospects such as Eloy Jimenez and Gleyber Torres was the cost of contending for the Cubs, and now both players are coming into their own.
What does the perfect fantasy baseball draft look like?
The fun of a fantasy draft is competing with other managers for each pick. But what if you just got to choose your team uncontested? This is Eric Karabell's "perfect draft."
Kluber to make 5th Opening Day start for Indians
Two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber will start on Opening Day for Cleveland for the fifth consecutive season, matching a franchise record.
Happ 'not happy' after Cubs send him to minors
In a surprise move, the Chicago Cubs are sending infielder/outfielder Ian Happ -- a mainstay with the club the past two seasons -- down to Triple-A Iowa.