MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: March 22, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

NL East & Player Relations

The Philadelphia Phillies secured their ace starter long-term, agreeing to a new six-year contract extension with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, providing stability to their rotation as they vie for the division lead. Separately, international baseball tensions appeared to de-escalate as Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena formally issued an apology to Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh following the expletive-laced comments exchanged during the World Baseball Classic earlier this month.