Baseball News
Phillies' Arrieta picks up $20M option for 2020
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 09:37
Jake Arrieta, who went 8-8 with a 4.64 ERA this past season, has exercised a $20 million player option and will return to the Phillies for the 2020 season.
Cubs exercise Quintana's option, decline Holland
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 03:55
The Chicago Cubs exercised their 2020 club contract option on left-hander Jose Quintana on Saturday and declined their 2020 club contract option on left-hander Derek Holland.
Cubs exercise Rizzo's $16.5M option for 2020
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 23:49
The Chicago Cubs have picked up former All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo's $16.5 million option for 2020.
Alex Gordon a free agent as Royals decline option
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 17:37
The Royals have declined their half of Alex Gordon's $23 million mutual option for 2020, allowing the outfielder to become a free agent.
Sources: Chapman, Yankees agree on extension
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 08:29
Rather than become a free agent, reliever Aroldis Chapman has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the New York Yankees, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Darvish, Heyward decide to remain with Cubs
ESPN - 3 Nov 2019 03:55
Starting pitcher Yu Darvish and outfielder Jason Heyward, who both had the right to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, have decided to remain with the Cubs.