Cubs manager Joe Maddon wanted a contract extension, but it was denied, leaving him entering the final year of his contract. What’s next?
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
Harper, 26, with an MVP award already on his résuméis one of the most highly sought-after free agents in baseball history.
Paul Goldschmidt gives Cardinals face of franchise seven years after Albert Pujols left
All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt brings powerful bat, superb defense to position seven years after St. Louis said goodbye to Albert Pujols.
Phillies set to land All-Star shortstop Jean Segura in trade with Mariners
Segura was an All-Star in 2018, batting .304 with 20 steals for Seattle and the 28-year-old will fill a big hole for the Phillies at shortstop
MLB owners to vote next week on commissioner Rob Manfred’s future
Rob Manfred, who is MLB’s 10th commissioner, is expected to receive unanimous approval on contract extension.
Bryce Harper will sign with the Phillies. You can bank on it.
Agent Scott Boras wants a deal that will pay outfielder Bryce Harper more than $34.42 million in average annual salary. Why the Phillies will pay it.
Top 10 questions heading into MLB’s hot stove season
Who will spend? Who will rebuild? As MLB’s 30 general managers convene for their annual winter meetings, USA TODAY answers key queries.
David Price, one despised in Boston, now beloved after World Series performance in Game 2
The city that detested him, and tried to run him out of town, has officially fallen in love with David Price.
Red Sox formula: Offense marches on in Game 1 of World Series
The Red Sox, who have won eight of 10 games this postseason, have been punishing the opposition with their offense.
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel was tipping his pitches. Eric Gagne let Boston know.
Boston manager Alex Cora learned from an old friend that his closer was tipping pitches early in the postseason.