Mike Gianakos Articles - Page 42

Cleveland GuardiansGuardians add ex-Tigers strikeout machine to help pitching staff

The Cleveland Guardians have reached an agreement with starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boyd has yet to pitch this season as he’s been recovering from Tommy John surgery, which ended his 2023 campaign with the Detroit Tigers in June. Prior to the surgery, Boyd wasn’t exactly dominant, posting […]

Los Angeles AngelsEx-employee breaks silence from jail on Tyler Skaggs' death

As we near the fifth anniversary of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death resulting from consuming fentanyl-laced oxycodone, the man convicted of providing the deadly pills is speaking out from prison for the first time. Most baseball fans remember the tragedy of Skaggs’ untimely death on July 1, 2019. Most likely, far fewer […]

Chicago White SoxWhat a perfect White Sox trade deadline looks like

There’s no great mystery here. Mired in another miserable season, the Chicago White Sox will be sellers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline. And while the team is on pace to lose over 100 games for the second straight year, they could be baseball’s biggest winners come July 30. Nonetheless, it’s been rough on Chicago’s […]

San Francisco GiantsWhat a perfect Giants trade deadline looks like

Injury ravaged and depleted, the San Francisco Giants have done their best to weather the first half of the season. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, their own star players returning from injury could serve as vital reinforcements for a second half run. In that best case scenario for San Fran, quality under-the-radar additions would […]

New York YankeesYankees' Aaron Boone confident in DJ LeMahieu despite struggles

Despite struggling mightily at the plate this season, DJ LeMahieu still has the support of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, according to MLB insider Bryan Hoch. Boone’s support is particularly noteworthy considering just how badly LeMahieu’s season has gone so far, following a delayed debut due to injury. He’s currently slashing .185/.280/.185 (yes, even […]

Tampa Bay RaysRays make big decision on ex-Astros All-Star

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski has been designated for assignment as the team brings back fellow reliever Edwin Uceta from the minors in a corresponding move. Devenski, 33, appeared to be back to his All-Star form after a strong finish to the 2023 season with the Rays. Unfortunately, things fell apart for the […]

Tampa Bay RaysWhat a perfect Rays trade deadline looks like

It has been far from a dream season for the Tampa Bay Rays. But despite the team’s struggles through the first 78 games, the Rays should hold firm at the MLB trade deadline and retain their top talent. There’s little doubt the Rays find themselves in an unfamiliar situation in 2024. After all, they’ve been […]

Toronto Blue JaysWhat a perfect Blue Jays trade deadline looks like

It’s safe to say that the 2024 season has not gone to plan so far for the Toronto Blue Jays. Now the team must accept the harsh reality that they will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Yes, the trade deadline is still a month away and a slumping team can get hot. But […]

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