Author: Ronald Blum
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Empower Field at Mile High one of 14 US stadiums proposed to host 2031 Women’s World Cup games
The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites, including Denver, among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA released the bid books Friday for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments. There is only one bidder for…
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Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract
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Yariel Rodríguez’s Toronto Blue Jays’ contract allows him to earn up to $47.5 million over 5 years
Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodríguez’s $32 million, five-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays contains options, escalators and performance bonuses that allow the 26-year-old right-hander to earn up to $47.5 million as a starter and $37.5 million as a reliever
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Kershaw can earn up to $37.5 million over 2 years under new Dodgers deal that guarantees $10 million
Clayton Kershaw can make up to $37.5 million over two seasons as part of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting the full amount depending on how many starts he makes following shoulder surgery
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Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he and other team employees fabricated injuries to create open roster spots
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José Altuve and Houston Astros agree to new contract adding $125 million for 2025-29
José Altuve and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29
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MLB talks gain momentum toward deal saving 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and its locked-out players gained momentum toward an agreement Thursday after the bickering sides agreed to negotiate on an international amateur draft and management made a new counteroffer. MLB told players if an agreement was reached by 3 p.m. Thursday and ratified later in the day, players could…
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MLB delays opening day by at least 2 weeks because of virus
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is delaying the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule. Opening day had been scheduled for March 26. MLB had continued to play into Thursday and the announcement came while some exhibitions…
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Bryce Harper, Phillies agree to largest deal in baseball history
NEW YORK — Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $330 million, 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement is subject to a successful physical. A 26-year-old…
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Former Rockies star Troy Tulowitzki, Yankees agree to deal
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have obtained a low-cost infield replacement, agreeing to a one-year contract with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for the major league minimum $555,000, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement, first reported by…