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The New York Yankees will have Aroldis Chapman back in 2020 closing games for them. Chapman had an option to opt-out of his contract with the Yankees and test the free-agent market but instead signed an extension that will keep him in pinstripes through the 2022 season, ESPN reported. Chapman will make a total of $30 million over the next two seasons and then make $18 million in the final year of his contract, according to ESPN. Continue to Article

November 04, 2019 10:23:am EST

Reliever Aroldis Chapman will attempt to secure a contract extension with the New York Yankees before Saturday or opt out of the final two years and $30 million remaining on his current deal with the club, MLB Network announced. If Chapman opts out, the Yankees are expected to present him with a $17.8 million qualifying offer for 2020, according to the report. Chapman, 31, had 37 saves in 42 attempts this past season, with a 2.21 ERA over 60 total appearances. Continue to Article

November 01, 2019 1:47:pm EST

Halfway to pulling off an epic World Series shocker, the Washington Nationals are defying the odds like few teams in baseball history in their bid to defeat the Houston Astros. The Nationals seized a 2-0 lead in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven final with two wins in Houston and only three teams have ever recovered from dropping the first two at home to win the title. Baseball lore has its legendary World Series upsets. Continue to Article

October 25, 2019 1:18:am EST

Dusty Baker had his second interview for the Philadelphia Phillies' managerial job, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Baker, 70, who interviewed with the Phillies on Wednesday, is considered one of the three finalists for the position along with Joe Girardi and Buck Showalter. The Phillies fired Gabe Kapler on Oct. 10 after he compiled a 161-163 record without a postseason appearance in two seasons. Continue to Article

October 17, 2019 11:10:pm EST

Outfielder Yasiel Puig hit 22 home runs and stole 14 bases before being traded to the Indians for Trevor Bauer at the deadline. What went Wrong Hitting has been the Reds' strength through good times and bad but the offense went south in 2019. Aging superstar Joey Votto saw his performance tank this year. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 1:56:am EST