Slugger Harold Baines and closer Lee Smith, each who were snubbed the baseball writers, were elected Sunday into the Hall of Fame by Today’s Modern Game Era committee.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
Harper, 26, with an MVP award already on his résuméis one of the most highly sought-after free agents in baseball history.
Paul Goldschmidt gives Cardinals face of franchise seven years after Albert Pujols left
All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt brings powerful bat, superb defense to position seven years after St. Louis said goodbye to Albert Pujols.
With everybody making moves, the NL East is suddenly baseball’s most compelling division
The Braves, Nationals, Phillies and Mets have all made major moves to improve since the offseason got underway.
Patrick Corbin agrees to six-year deal with Washington Nationals
The 29-year-old lefty is one of the top free agent pitchers available this winter.
Mariners’ rebuild painful to watch, but it didn’t have to be
The Seattle Mariners haven’t been to the postseason since 2001 and never have played in a World Series. Expect that to continue for a while.
Phillies set to land All-Star shortstop Jean Segura in trade with Mariners
Segura was an All-Star in 2018, batting .304 with 20 steals for Seattle and the 28-year-old will fill a big hole for the Phillies at shortstop
Win-now Mets? Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster a gamble to celebrate
The Mets traded away several top prospects in trade to acquire Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz, a move that should be celebrated for aggressiveness.
Mets to acquire Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz in blockbuster deal with Mariners
In a blockbuster deal, the Mets are close to acquiring Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz plus $20 million for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak and three prospects.
Phillies will spend big bucks in free agency, ‘maybe even be a little bit stupid about it’
Owner John Middleton and the Phillies have plenty of salary wiggle room to score big wins in free-agent market – like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.