Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

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.

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.

Brodie Van Wangenen shocked the baseball world by becoming GM, and now has become the ultimate showman all while making the Mets relevant again.

Luis Severino is down, and while the Yankees hold their breath, they may start calling about suitable replacements.

Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz says MLB needs to make drastic changes. He proposes a split-season schedule, just as they do in the minor leagues.

It wasn’t long ago Miguel Cabrera was celebrated as one of baseball’s most feared hitters. Now at 35, he symbolizes the risk of long-term mega deals.

Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes, once the top prospect in baseball, makes his return, vowing to reclaim his status as one of the finest young pitchers.

Bryce Harper embraces the spotlight. But as his first workout with the Phillies shows, he’s going to be under the microscope for 13 expensive years.