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Buster Olney's top 10 right fielders: Acuna, Bellinger, Betts, Harper, Judge, Yelich ... oh my!
Six guys who could all end up in the Hall of Fame. Ranking them? Brutal.
Source: Twins reward Sano with 3-year extension
Third baseman Miguel Sano is in agreement with the Minnesota Twins on a three-year contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Springer among stars facing arbitration
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.
Mets, Syndergaard agree to $9.7M salary for '20
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard has agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year deal with the New York Mets to avoid salary arbitration.
Sources: Bellinger's $11.5M deal sets record
Cody Bellinger avoided arbitration with the Dodgers on Friday, and sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan the one-year deal is for $11.5 million, a record for a first-time-eligible player.
Indians bump Lindor to $17.5M amid trade talk
Francisco Lindor, whom the Indians expect to be their starting shortstop on Opening Day, agreed to a $17.5 million contract -- the second-largest one-year deal for a player in his second season of arbitration eligibility.
Sources: Yanks agree to $8.5M deal with Judge
The Yankees avoided arbitration by agreeing to an $8.5 million deal with Aaron Judge and a $12.5 million deal with James Paxton, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan
Reds' Bauer skirts arbitration with 1-year deal
Trevor Bauer agreed to a $17.5 million, one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, bypassing salary arbitration after the All-Star pitcher had a contentious hearing with Cleveland last offseason.
Bryant, Cubs reach $18.6M deal, avoid arbitration
Kris Bryant, who had a .282 batting average with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs last season, has reached a one-year, $18.6 million deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
Source: Betts gets record $27M from Red Sox
Mookie Betts, who hit .295 with 29 home runs, 80 RBIs and an AL-best 135 runs scored, reached a record agreement to avoid arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $27 million deal with the Red Sox, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Bryant, Cubs reach 1-year, $18.6M deal
Kris Bryant, who had a .282 batting average with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs last season, has reached a one-year, $18.6 million deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
Source: Peralta, D-backs agree to 3-year deal
David Peralta and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a three-year, $22 million contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
2020 MLB arbitration tracker
Jan. 10 is the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. Follow along on a hectic day of contract decisions.
Buster Olney's top 10 center fielders: Mike Trout, of course. Then who?
The best baseball player on the planet keeps getting better. The question is: Who's good enough to join him on our list?
Why are Los Angeles fans so down on the Dodgers?
L.A.'s failure to make a big splash this offseason has folks frustrated, but is their anger really justified?
Rays-Cardinals swap a good old-fashioned win-win trade
Adding Jose Martinez helps Tampa Bay's lineup, while St. Louis lands a top pitching prospect -- and might not be done yet.
Cardinals ship Martinez to Rays for touted arm
The Cardinals have traded outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena as part of a deal for Rays lefty prospect Matt Liberatore.
Sources: Cards' Martinez to Rays for touted arm
Sources told ESPN that the Cardinals are trading outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena as part of a deal for Rays lefty prospect Matt Liberatore.
Reliever Rondon, D-backs reach 1-year, $3M deal
Relief pitcher Hector Rondon and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract.
Mets extend spring training invite to Tebow
The Mets have extended a spring training invitation to 32-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.