Jeff Passan

I have held out hope all along that the Major League Baseball season will in fact take place. I think the idea of a 4th of July without baseball is something no one wants. The players and the league both know that no baseball on America's birthday is a lose-lose situation. Could the latest proposal from the MLB owners be the one that sticks?

Former Toronto Blue Jay slugger Jose Bautista is set to play for the Dominican Republic team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The 39 year old had played for a few teams in the MLB but most will remember him for his power numbers and bat flips while in Toronto. ESPN's Jeff Passan is now reporting the former outfielder will attempt to play first base and pitch.

The New York Mets are nearing an extension with speedy outfielder Juan Lagares. Passan reports that the agreement will be official today after a physical. The first year calls for a $2.5 million salary, followed by years at $4.5 million, $6...