James Wagner
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The Toronto Blue Jays Set Their Sights on the World Series
By adding Matt Chapman, a team on the rise might have the best infield in baseball. The goal: Win the World Series.
Carlos Correa Agrees to $105.3 Million Contract With Twins
Correa, a superstar shortstop, bucked the recent trend of massive contracts, agreeing to a short and flexible deal — with a record-setting average annual value.
Being Outspent by the Mets, the Yankees’ Owner Defends His Payroll
With an expensive roster, and high expenses, Hal Steinbrenner brushed off talk of pressure from the Mets’ Steven A. Cohen. “I can’t control what resources...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge Sets a Deadline for His Future
The slugging outfielder wants to stay with the team that drafted him, but he does not want to talk about a contract extension once the...
Unvaccinated Mets and Yankees players can’t play in New York.
The same mandate that has kept Kyrie Irving out of the Nets’ home games will bar local M.L.B. players from Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.
Unvaccinated Mets and Yankees players can’t play in New York.
The same mandate that has kept Kyrie Irving out of the Nets’ home games will bar local M.L.B. players from Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.
Jacob deGrom Plans to Opt Out of Mets Deal
The longest-tenured Met would give up one year at $30.5 million while seeking a new contract. Pete Alonso, meanwhile, was fine after a scary car...
Mets Owner Steven Cohen Is Not Scared of the ‘Cohen Tax’
Steven A. Cohen, the Mets’ team owner, has spent lavishly this off-season. Asked if he would surpass the special luxury tax aimed at limiting his...
Unvaccinated M.L.B. Players Will Not Be Allowed to Play in Canada
Canada’s border restrictions bar those players, and the players will not be paid while the team is abroad as part of the sport’s new labor...
Max Scherzer on MLB Lockout: ‘It’s Over. Let’s Just Play Baseball.’
The Mets ace, Max Scherzer was a vocal leader for the union during the lockout. Now he is focused on getting ready for the season.