Dodgers News: Will Smith's Contract Sets MLB Record For Catcher In Second Year Of Arbitration
The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players for the 2024 season, including Will Smith who received an $8.55 million salary.
While Smith's contract is a record for a second-time-eligible catcher, it falls short of the multi-year extension signed by Sean Murphy with the Atlanta Braves. [ more ]
Blue Jays Notes: Chapman, Manoah, Tiedemann, Rodriguez
Chapman signed a three-year, $54MM deal with the Giants, declining a previous offer from the Blue Jays worth $120MM over six years.
Blue Jays had earlier tried to retain Chapman, offering a significant six-year deal, but he opted for a shorter-term contract with the Giants. [ more ]
Don Sutton won 324 games over a 23-year MLB career.
Historical MLB events include Jackie Mitchell striking out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and implementing the batter's box rule and repercussions for betting. [ more ]
Juan Soto was instrumental in the Yankees' Opening Day victory with his performance on both offense and defense.
Juan Soto is looking for a long and lucrative contract to potentially finish his career with one team in MLB.
Gerrit Cole has been placed on the 60-day IL due to elbow inflammation, but fortunately, there is no structural damage, and he is expected to return in late-May. [ more ]