#Cubs pick up .5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021

#Cubs pick up $16.5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021

“#Cubs pick up $16.5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021” CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs picked up their $16.5 million option for Anthony Rizzo on Saturday, bringing back the popular first baseman after he struggled during the pandemic-shortened season. The 31-year-old Rizzo hit just .222 this year for his lowest batting average since his…

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#Brewers decline  million 2021 option on Ryan Braun

#Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun

“#Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun” MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise’s career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing. Braun became a free agent and is due a $4 million buyout. The 37-year-old…

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#A.J. Hinch on verge of becoming Tigers manager

#A.J. Hinch on verge of becoming Tigers manager

“#A.J. Hinch on verge of becoming Tigers manager” A.J. Hinch is closing in a return to a major league dugout. The former Astros manager, who was suspended by MLB this season and fired by the team for his involvement in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal, is finalizing a deal to become the manager of the Detroit Tigers,…

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