MLB trade news: Rockies take calculated risk in deal for Jonathan Lucroy

Colorado has gone seven seasons without a playoff berth. Now in an ideal position to end that drought, it adds an All-Star-caliber catcher who, on paper, represents an upgrade at a key position.

Colorado has gone seven seasons without a playoff berth. Now in an ideal position to end that drought, it adds an All-Star-caliber catcher who, on paper, represents an upgrade at a key position.

Hall of Fame induction ceremony caps celebration for — and of — Tim Raines

In many people’s minds, Tim Raines was deserving of Cooperstown long before 2017. That group includes a handful of fellow Hall of Famers who helped Rock celebrate his big weekend.

In many people’s minds, Tim Raines was deserving of Cooperstown long before 2017. That group includes a handful of fellow Hall of Famers who helped Rock celebrate his big weekend.

Hall of Famers Ivan Rodriguez, Tim Raines salute Adrian Beltre for 3,000th hit

Adrian Beltre all but guaranteed his spot in Cooperstown with hit No. 3,000, and he did so at the same time Ivan Rodriguez and Tim Raines were talking about entering the Hall of Fame.

Adrian Beltre all but guaranteed his spot in Cooperstown with hit No. 3,000, and he did so at the same time Ivan Rodriguez and Tim Raines were talking about entering the Hall of Fame.

Trade rumors: A’s Sonny Gray could help these playoff contenders

Sonny Gray is under club control through the 2019 season. He signed a deal for $3.575 million this season, avoiding arbitration, and he’s eligible for arbitration in 2018 and 2019, too.

Sonny Gray is under club control through the 2019 season. He signed a deal for $3.575 million this season, avoiding arbitration, and he’s eligible for arbitration in 2018 and 2019, too.