Lester, who won two titles with Boston, has been a leader for the Cubs since joining the club prior to the 2015 season.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Jacob deGrom, Mets agree to five-year, $137.5 million extension
Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million extension.
Players’ criticism in offseason spending validated by disparity in 2019 MLB payrolls
Three MLB teams will top $200 million in payroll while eight open the 2019 season with payrolls under $100 million.
Opinion: Josh Hader is MLB’s most valuable pitcher. The Brewers need him to be even better
Milwaukee’s 24-year-old lefty is coming off a historic 2018 and with injuries already hitting the bullpen, the Brewers will be asking even more.
Justin Verlander signs two-year, $66 million extension with Astros
Houston’s 35-year-old righty signed a two-year extension worth $66 million that will keep him with the Astros through 2022
Opinion: Signing $130 million extension with Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt is perfect fit in St. Louis
Yet to play in a regular-season game for his new team, Goldschmidt is set to sign a nine-figure extension with the Cardinals.
Phillies owner: Fans embraced Bryce Harper, ‘turned off’ by Manny Machado
Manny Machado and Bryce Harper both have generated excitement in their respective new city, but none more than Harper in Philadelphia.
Opinion: Angels celebrate Mike Trout’s extension, only the guest of honor was a no-show
Once word leaked that Mike Trout agreed to a 10-year, $360 million, he did not appear at Angels camp, leaving it to his teammates to do the talking.
Opinion: Mike Trout never wanted to leave Orange County, and now gets to retire as an Angel
Mike Trout never wanted to leave Los Angeles, and now he is finalizing a $426.5 million deal that would keep him there for the rest of his career.
Mike Trout finalizing record $426.5 million commitment over next 12 years with Angels
Mike Trout and the Angels agreed to a deal the will pay the two-time MVP $426.5 million over the next 12 years, a record commitment in North American sports history.