Few believed that Fernando Tatis Jr. would be in the majors to begin the season, but the 20-year-old is looking like a five-tool player in his first few weeks.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Mets broadcaster Ron Darling to take leave of absence for surgery to remove mass in chest
New York Mets broadcaster Ron Darling announced he is taking a leave of absence from the TV booth for health reasons.
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Boston is off to a 2-8 start to the 2019 season and there have been plenty of troubling trends from their two-week road trip.
Ronald Acuña Jr. to receive $100 million over eight years with Braves
The Braves have agreed in principle to the second-largest deal in franchise history with Ronald Acuña Jr., who will receive $100 million over eight years.
Bryce Harper returns to D.C. as the enemy. Will he be embraced or booed by Nationals fans?
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Bryce Harper hit a monster shot to the upper deck of right field, setting off a thunderous ovation in Citizens Bank Park.
MLB salaries: Middle class is disappearing in baseball
Baseball’s middle class has disappeared — the middle class is getting squeezed. Fewer players are being paid between $3-5 million.
New-look Phillies flex their muscles, fans show their love in Bryce Harper’s debut
The rebuilt Phillies looked the part on Opening Day, while new star Bryce Harper received standing ovations from the Philadelphia faithful.
Opinion: Years after divorce with Red Sox, Jon Lester has ‘meant everything’ to Cubs
Lester, who won two titles with Boston, has been a leader for the Cubs since joining the club prior to the 2015 season.
Jacob deGrom, Mets agree to five-year, $137.5 million extension
Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million extension.