Baseball News
Veteran Braun's $15M option declined by Brewers
ESPN - 30 Oct 2020 04:08
The Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise's career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing.
Steve Cohen pledges $17.5 million to NYC small business and reinstates pre-pandemic salaries to Mets employees
NY Daily News - 30 Oct 2020 22:25
Steve Cohen wasted no time taking care of his off-field obligations.
Reports: Yanks to pick up option on LHP Britton
ESPN - 30 Oct 2020 04:08
The Yankees plan to pick up lefty reliever Zach Britton's option and decline options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ, according to multiple reports.
Tony La Russa Returns at 76, Ready to Combine Old Wisdom and New Data
The New York Times - 30 Oct 2020 01:08
Baseball strategy has changed rapidly since La Russa last managed, in 2011. After being hired by the White Sox on Thursday, he said he would use both his own baseball experience and advanced analytics.
Brewers decline to re-up Gyorko, Sogard, Gamel
ESPN - 30 Oct 2020 22:55
The Brewers have declined 2021 options on infielders Jedd Gyorko and Eric Sogard as well as outfielder Ben Gamel.
Key offseason MLB meetings canceled by COVID
ESPN - 30 Oct 2020 22:55
Major League Baseball announced Friday that it has canceled both the owners meetings set for November and the winter meetings set for December due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agendas will be conducted virtually as needed.
Steve Cohen officially approved as owner of Mets; Mayor de Blasio signs off on deal
NY Daily News - 30 Oct 2020 20:40
Steve Cohen is, finally, the new principal owner of the New York Mets.
Brett Gardner's complicated future with the Yankees after Bombers decline his 2021 option
NY Daily News - 30 Oct 2020 17:58
Even though the Yankees declined the $10 million option, Gardner could come back on a more team-friendly deal after they settle the $2.5 million buyout.
Yankees pick up Britton option, decline Happ
ESPN - 30 Oct 2020 14:15
The Yankees picked lefty reliever Zack Britton's option and declined options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ.