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FILE - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Blum, File)

Former player, labor lawyer lead MLB into 9th work stoppage

Former player, labor lawyer lead MLB into 9th work stoppage
FILE - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Blum, File)
AP source: Tigers, Baez agree to $140 million, 6-year deal
FILE - New York Mets' Javier Baez celebrates his home run in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Washington. Javier Baez is nearing a $140 million, six-year contract with Detroit, giving the Tigers a dynamic bat for the middle of their order. Baez, who turns 29 on Wednesday, hit .265 with 31 homers and 87 RBIs in 138 games with the Cubs and Mets last season. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Nov. 30, on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Braves exercise 2024 option for manager Brian Snitker
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker celebrates the team's victory during a victory parade, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on Tuesday to win their first World Series baseball title in 26 years. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Scherzer, Seager get big-money deals ahead of CBA expiration
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks off the field after being relieved in the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 29, because the agreement was still being worked on and would be subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
AP source: Rangers land SS Seager on $325M, 10-year deal
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, left, tags out Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario on an attempted steal during the third inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $325 million, 10-year deal with Seager, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, because the deal was pending a physical and wasn't finalized. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Key people and background in MLB labor negotiations
FILE - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Blum, File)
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) returns to the bench after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks off the field after being relieved in the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 29, because the agreement was still being worked on and would be subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
FILE -San Francisco Giants stating pitcher Kevin Gausman works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press late Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP source: Marlins agree with Alcantara, Garcia on deals
AP source: Twins, Buxton agree on 7-year, $100M contract
FILE -Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton takes a lead at first base against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton have agreed to a seven-year, $100 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Sunday Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Mariners acquire All-Star 2B Adam Frazier from San Diego
FILE - San Diego Padres second baseman Adam Frazier field the ball during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, on Sept. 16, 2021. The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from the San Diego Padres in exchange for two minor leaguers on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AP source: Mets add CF Marte with $78 million, 4-year deal
FILE - Oakland Athletics' Starling Marte rounds third base on his way to scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 9, 2021. The New York Mets have bolstered their lineup with three free-agent deals, adding speedy center fielder Starling Marte to go along with Mark Canha and All-Star infielder Eduardo Escobar. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Franco signs $182-million, 11-year contract with Tampa Bay
FILE - Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco celebrates after scoring on a single by Yandy Diaz the first inning of Game 1 of the baseball team's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, on Oct. 7, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Franco and the Rays have finalized an $182 million, 11-year contract that includes a club option for the 2033 season, the team announced Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File_
Mets agree to deal with All-Star 3B Eduardo Escobar
FILE - Milwaukee Brewers' Eduardo Escobar watches his RBI double during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 19, 2021, in Milwaukee. The New York Mets and Escobar have agreed to a free agent contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night, Nov. 26, because the agreement was pending a physical and hadn't been announced. MLB Network reported the contract will pay Escobar $20 million over two years. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Former MLB outfielder, manager Bill Virdon dies at 90
FILE - Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and manager Bill Virdon is seen before a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Virdon, the steady centerfielder who won the 1955 National League Rookie of the Year for St. Louis as a player and then guided the Houston Astros to three straight playoff appearances as a manager, has died. He was 90. Both the Cardinals and Pirates confirmed Virdon's passing on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
DeSclafani, Giants reach agreement on $36M, 3-year contract
Former Indians All-Star reliever Doug Jones dead at 64
FILE - Cleveland Indians pitcher Doug Jones poses for a file photo in Cleveland, date not known. Jones, a five-time All-Star reliever who had his best success closing for the Indians, has died. He was 64. Jones spent seven seasons with the Indians and ranks third on the club's career saves list with 129. (AP Photo, File)
Ortiz, Howard, Lincecum, A-Rod new to Hall of Fame ballot
FILE - Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz walks on the field before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Boston. Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining 17 holdovers. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, FIle)
Red Sox pick up manager Alex Cora's option for 2 seasons
FILE - Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora speaks to reporters prior to a baseball practice at Fenway Park, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox have picked up Alex Cora's option for two more seasons, rewarding their manager for taking them to the AL Championship Series in his first year back after serving his one-year sign-stealing suspension. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Correa, Freeman, Scherzer among baseball's top free agents
Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman speaks during a celebration at Truist Park, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on Tuesday to win their first World Series MLB baseball title in 26 years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Name drop: Guardians' launch starts with store sign smashing
Workers from the Brilliant Electric Sign Company put out caution tape as pieces of the Cleveland Guardians team store sign lie on the ground in Cleveland, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. The sign was being installed and fell off the building. (AP Photo/Ken Blaze)
Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYC
FILE - Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler watches during spring training baseball practice on Feb. 17, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. The New York Mets were close to completing a deal Wednesday night, Nov. 17, 2021, to hire Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Eppler and the Mets were nearing a four-year contract, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not finalized. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Eppler gets 4-year deal to become Mets general manager
FILE - Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler watches during spring training baseball practice on Feb. 17, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. The New York Mets were close to completing a deal Wednesday night, Nov. 17, 2021, to hire Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Eppler and the Mets were nearing a four-year contract, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not finalized. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ohtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor
FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the dugout after he hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. On Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Most baseball minor leaguers to be provided their own beds
FILE - In this March 22, 2021, file photo, a construction worker measures a railing on the upper deck at Polar Park, Worcester Red Sox's Triple-A baseball stadium in Worcester, Mass., where preparations are ongoing for the club's opening day in May. Most minor league players will get their own beds provided in team housing under a new Major League Baseball policy. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been named the unanimous AL MVP

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