The Race Amongst AL Cy Young Award Candidates Is Heating Up As MLB enters August, several pitchers across the American League have distanced themselves from the pack and made it clear that they are the best at their position. For this incredible display of talent, they are among the contenders for the Cy Young Award. […]
Read MoreThe Baltimore Orioles finished their day at the trade deadline adding outfield depth with one final deal with the Cincinnati Reds. They acquired outfielder Austin Slater and infielder Liván Soto for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Orioles Finish the Deadline with More Depth With the acquisition of Austin Slater, the team […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles acquired designated hitter Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox. In return, the team traded away minor-league pitcher Trey McGough. McGough was on Baltimore’s Double-A affiliate, the Bowie Baysox. McGough is currently not on any prospect rankings. But McGough has performed well this season, pitching to a combined 1.99 ERA […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies added another piece to the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. Left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks is heading to Philadelphia from the Chicago White Sox for infield prospect William Bergolla. Banks is 32 years old and has a 4.13 ERA in 48 innings pitched this season. He was drafted in the 18th round […]
Read MoreThe New York Mets are continuing to add to their pitching staff. Going righty for righty the Mets acquire starter Paul Blackburn from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Kade Morris who was down in Low-A St. Lucie. This comes in only two hours before the July 30th trade deadline. Blackburn with the A’s With […]
Read MoreThe San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Guardians struck a deal Tuesday afternoon. It sends 36-year-old right-hander Alex Cobb to Northeast Ohio for lefty Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later. After addressing lineup needs, the Guardians have added a veteran starter for depth in their rotation. Cobb was a National League All-Star for […]
Read MoreThe Texas Rangers are finalizing a trade with the Detroit Tigers to acquire lefty reliever Andrew Chafin. The particulars of the deal are in place, pending the results of physicals for everyone involved, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic adds. Pitching prospects Joseph Montalvo and Chase Lee are heading to the Tigers in the deal, reports Evan Grant of the […]
Read MoreJorge Soler makes his return back to the chophouse. The Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on a trade that will send slugger Soler to Atlanta. Soler, an All-Star in 2023 with the Miami Marlins, made his most significant impact in Atlanta in 2021. The power slugger moved to Atlanta in exchange […]
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