The New York Times – Sports:
A blockbuster trade between Washington and San Diego is expected to send Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres. Eric Hosmer’s no-trade clause is holding things up.
Author: James Wagner
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Jacob deGrom Will Start for Mets on Tuesday
The New York Times – Sports:
After more than a year away because of injuries, deGrom is expected to start for the Mets on Tuesday.
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MLB and Union Scrap Plan for International Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and its players’ union could not agree on a plan to reform the acquisition of international amateurs. As a result, a compensation system for major league free agents will stay.
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MLB’s International Draft Would Affect Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Sports:
No country would be more affected by an international draft than the Dominican Republic. The players, coaches and trainers there remain divided as the issue comes to a head.
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Rob Manfred Rejects Idea That Minor Leaguers Aren’t Paid Living Wage
The New York Times – Sports:
The league recently agreed to settle a wage dispute, but Rob Manfred cited recent “strides” in compensation. A player advocacy group called Manfred’s statement “callous and false.”
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After Turning Down $440 Million, Juan Soto Just Wants to Play
The New York Times – Sports:
Juan Soto is 23 and is already one of the game’s best players. After extension talks broke down, he could be on his way out of town. Until then, he wants to concentrate on baseball.
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Anthony Volpe of Yankees is ‘Built for New York’
The New York Times – Sports:
Only 21, Anthony Volpe is so talented that the Yankees were willing to let the greatest free agent class of shortstops all land elsewhere.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.