Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Some Hall of Fame candidates will get a second look. The National Baseball Hall of Fame has released the nominees for the Classic Baseball Era Ballot, which includes eight candidates whose primary contributions occurred before 1980. The candidates include Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris, Tommy John, … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame announces Classic Baseball Era Ballot
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Royals Starter Signs Three-Year Extension with Option for 2028
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha will be returning to the team in 2025 on a three-year, $51 million deal with a club option for 2028. With this, the deal would max out at four years for $72 million. In 2024, Wacha recorded a 13-8 record with a 3.35 ERA with 145 strikeouts across 166 2/3 innings of work. The 33-year-old right-hander won the NLCS MVP in 2013 with the St. … [Read more...] about Royals Starter Signs Three-Year Extension with Option for 2028
Royals re-sign Michael Wacha to three-year, $51 million deal
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The Royals retain the veteran right-hander. The Royals have re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million deal, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. The deal comes with a club option for a fourth year. Wacha's new contract is three years, $51 million with a $14 million club option in 2028, … [Read more...] about Royals re-sign Michael Wacha to three-year, $51 million deal
Royals Sign Michael Wacha To Three-Year Deal
The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a three-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal guarantees Wacha $51MM and can max out at $72MM if the option is exercised, as Passan goes on to note that the 2028 option rises from $14MM to $18MM if Wacha reaches “easily reachable” incentives … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Michael Wacha To Three-Year Deal