The Miami Marlins have acquired right-hander David Robertson in a trade with the New York Mets. This move immediately adds depth to their bullpen. The Marlins will also pick up the remaining $3.5 million still owed to Robertson this season. The Mets, who now appear to be selling, will receive prospects Ronald Hernandez and Marco […]
Read MoreReliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza — 7/24–7/30 Team Rankings We are almost through the 16th week of the season. The leader in our bullpen/reliever/relief corps rankings has remained the same but has widened its lead by a significant margin. In the rest of the rankings, there has been crazy movement, with some teams plummeting. Since […]
Read MoreAaron Judge set to Return Ahead of Critical Stretch The New York Yankees‘ biggest addition this week will not come via trade. On Wednesday Joel Sherman reported that Aaron Judge is set to return ahead of a critical stretch for the Yankees. Judge will be activated off the IL Friday night, ahead of a three-game […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a trade that sent starting pitcher, Noah Syndergaard to Cleveland. In exchange, the Dodgers received shortstop, Amed Rosario. Syndergaard, 30, will join the Guardians in Chicago to take on the White Sox for the start of a four-game series. According to Chris Antonetti, […]
Read MoreThe Cleveland Guardians have made a few moves to their starting rotation. The biggest move being Shane Bieber to the 60-day IL due to right elbow inflammation. The Guardians also purchased the minor league contract of Daniel Norris. To make room on both the 26 and 40-man rosters, Cleveland sent Tim Herrin to Triple-A Columbus. […]
Read MoreThe Texas Rangers have traded left-hander Taylor Hearn to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News first reported the transaction on Monday morning. The Rangers designated Hearn for assignment last week. This gives the Rangers a little financial cushion, which could be useful at the upcoming trade deadline on August 1. […]
Read MoreFred McGriff, Scott Rolen — Ordinary, Hardworking Guys — Inducted into Hall of Fame COOPERSTOWN, NY (Jul 23) — The Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, gave their speeches Sunday in the induction ceremony. Both were humble and from the heart, making the room get dusty at the end. McGriff, […]
Read MoreRangers 8, Dodgers 4 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Jul 23) — The Texas Rangers avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers by beating them 8–4 Sunday afternoon. RBI base hits by Jonah Heim, Marcus Semien, Nathaniel Lowe, and Josh Jung made all the difference in the series finale. This win ends the Rangers’ […]
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