The number of Major League Baseball players that make at least $20 million per season is growing.
Of the 27 highest-paid players in 2014, 21 will make at least $20 million this year, up from 18 last year.
The Yankees lead the way with five players among the top 27, followed by the Dodgers (4) and the Phillies (3).
Using contract data from Spotrac.com and BaseballProspectus.com, we compiled the 27 players that will be paid the most this season in Major League Baseball.
#24t Brian McCann — $17 million
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Catcher
2013 WAR: 2.7
Contract: 5-years, $85 million (2014-18)
#24t Tim Lincecum — $17 million
Team: San Francisco Giants
Position: Pitcher
2013 WAR: 1.6
Contract: 2-years, $35 million
#24t Adrian Beltre — $17 million
Team: Texas Rangers
Position: Third Base
2013 WAR: 5.2
Contract: 5-years, $80 million (2011-15)
See the rest of the story at Business Insider