While they may no longer be the very best at their positions, a long career in the Major Leagues has left these 12 free agents with a different superlative: most accomplished.
The Mets continued adding to their stockpile of pitching options, acquiring right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Brewers for pitching prospect Coleman Crow.
The Brewers checked an item off their offseason to-do list when they signed 31-year-old catcher Eric Haase to a one-year deal, positioning him to be the backup to starting backstop William Contreras.
Jake Peavy’s phone started “going crazy” after Billie Eilish wore his jersey on “Saturday Night Live.” Not only did Peavy think it was cool, so did his 15-year-old son Judd. “Huge street cred,” Peavy said.
Third baseman Nick Senzel and outfielder Lane Thomas, pals since age 7, no longer have to compete against each other. Two decades later, they’re teammates again on the Nationals.
Looking for a respite from the sameness of the seat and the banality of the berm? Then consider visiting these six Minor League ballparks. You can watch the game from a unique and memorable location at each one.