Scott Boeck

It pays to be an ace of a starting rotation. Four of the 10 highest-paid players in the major leagues are starting pitchers. Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies leads the pack and is expected to be the second-highest-paid player in 2026. Right field... See more

Key Points - Four of MLB’s top 10 highest-paid players are starting pitchers. - Zack Wheeler is the second-highest paid player in MLB. - List of MLB's highest-paid starting pitchers in 2026. It pays to be an ace of a starting rotation. Four of the 10 high... See more

Jose Altuve is second to no one. The 2017 American League MVP signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Houston Astros in Feburary 2024, making him the highest-paid second baseman in the big leagues. Thanks to Altuve and Marcus Semien, the posit... See more

Key Points - Jose Altuve is the highest-paid second baseman in 2026. - Second basemen salaries have surged, with three earning over $20 million in 2026. - List of highest-paid second basemen in 2026. Jose Altuve is second to no one. The 2017 American Leag... See more

Anthony Rendon’s contract may be one of the worst in modern baseball history. Coming off a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019, Rendon tested free agency and signed a monster contract with the Los Angeles Angels that December. However... See more