Tag: Athlete compensation
Astros’ Correa open to longer contract if deal done soon
HOUSTON — If the Houston Astros want to sign shortstop Carlos Correa to a long-term contract, he says they need to do it before...
Falcons looking to get creative as they face major overhaul
ATLANTA — Taking over a team that has endured three straight losing seasons, the Atlanta Falcons' new regime is understandably reluctant to warn of...
Seattle CEO’s words stoke fire, frustration for players, PA
As far as Anthony Rizzo is concerned, Kevin Mather simply said the quiet part out loud.
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Side-arming O’Day joins Yankees thriving on guile, not gas
Darren O’Day laughed when he thought about the gas station, a new pitching barn on the Yankees minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.
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AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starting linebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next month because of Buffalo's salary-cap constraints, a person with direct knowledge of...
Bauer-less Reds fall back on the familiar for rotation
The Cincinnati Reds will go into the 2021 season without two of last year’s most important pitchers — National League Cy Young Award winner...
Happ beats Cubs in arbitration; teams finish with 5-4 record
MESA, Ariz. — Outfielder Ian Happ defeated the Chicago Cubs in baseball's final salary arbitration case this year on Friday and will get a...
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team
Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell...
INF Donovan Solano goes to arbitration with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Infielder Donovan Solano went to salary arbitration with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, asking for a raise to $3.9 million...
Minor leagues switch to 6-game series, common off day
NEW YORK — Baseball’s minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in an effort that cuts scheduled travel...