NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding what the Marlins, Pirates and Rays each have spent on players in the past 21 seasons.

The Mets established a $333.3 million regular payroll record, according to figures finalized by Major League Baseball this week and obtained by The Associated Press. That topped the previous mark of $319.5 million set by the Mets in 2023, when they became the first team to exceed $300 million. New York totaled $430.4 million last year in payroll and luxury tax to set a cost record. The Mets paid $420 million the year before, including a $100.8 million tax.

RAIDERS EXTEND MAXX CROSBY

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby. They also made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Crosby received a three-year extension worth $106.5 million, with $91.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract said.

That deal keeps him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the financial details were not announced.

Crosby has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers with 59 1/2 sacks since being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft.

HUGHES IS DONE FOR THE SEASON

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season. The team said Hughes had surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday with the expectation that he will be ready for training camp.

Hughes missing the remainder of the regular season and potentially the playoffs is a blow to the Devils as they look to qualify after missing last year. Hughes was injured when he slammed into the boards after getting tangled up with Golden Knights center Jack Eichel late in New Jersey’s loss at Vegas on Sunday night.

EAGLES RETAIN LB ZACK BAUN

By The Associated Press

All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is staying with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl champions announced Wednesday they’ve agreed on a three-year deal with Baun through the 2027 season.

A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Baun’s contract is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the terms weren’t released. Baun, who mostly played on special teams for the New Orleans Saints, was a key part of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit last season in his first year in Philadelphia.