Baseball News

The Athletics have continued their trend of signing their young talent to long-term deals as All-Star SS Jacob Wilson officially inked his $70 million contract Monday.

The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.

Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.