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The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down Mookie Betts recently for an undisclosed reason. It’s not entirely clear what was going on with the veteran shortstop, but he needed some time away from the club. On Friday, manager Dave Roberts revealed Betts’ expected return date. Roberts claims that the 32-year-old slugger is currently in Nashville, Tennessee, […]

Before the Reds and Rays even took the field at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona made sure to fire off a light-hearted jab at his old friend. In classic “Tito” fashion, the Reds had the scoreboard loop a clip of Rays manager Kevin Cash striking out—just a bit of pregame trolling to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Emmanuel Clase, a star closer for the Cleveland Guardians. Reports have suggested that the Guardians plan to keep Clase, but perhaps the right trade offer will entice Cleveland. LA could use the bullpen upgrade, but it remains to be seen whether Cleveland will […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Yankees need to make a couple of moves to stay competitive in the AL playoff scene. At the moment, the Yankees hold the top Wild Card spot. Yet, they would love to take first place back from the Toronto Blue Jays. The sooner, the better. […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals find themselves in a complicated position with All-Star starter Seth Lugo. Despite his name being frequently floated in trade rumors, Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear on Wednesday that Kansas City is in no rush to move on from its ace. […]

The New York Yankees addressed a glaring need at third base by acquiring Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Colorado Rockies Friday. The Yankees were expected to upgrade the hot corner before the trade deadline this season. The team has received very little production from the position in 2025 and manager Aaron Boone believes […]

The Miami Marlins are rumored to be in the market to trade starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara before the deadline on July 31. There is speculation that numerous teams have reached out to them about making a potential trade. One of them is the New York Mets; however, there is a catch with the buzz surrounding […]

When the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants earlier this season, the deal was billed as a retooling, instead of an outright sell to start a larger rebuild. While Devers is a big-named slugger with accolades headlined by three All-Star appearances, two Silver-Slugger awards, and a World Series ring, […]

Just as the Tampa Bay Rays were starting to get healthier, they’ve been hit with another tough blow. The team announced that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain, retroactive to July 22. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jonny DeLuca was reinstated from the 60-day IL, […]

Just when the San Francisco Giants were starting to lean on one of their breakout arms, the rotation has taken a hit. Right-hander Landen Roupp has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation retroactive to Wednesday. The news comes at a tough time for a Giants team still searching for rotation consistency […]

As crazy as it may have sounded at the start of the 2024 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t have won the World Series without Walker Buehler. Originally drafted by the team with the 24th overall selection of the 2015 MLB Draft, Buehler had season-ending Tommy John surgery in August of 2022 that cost […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to a different kind of boost — key reinforcements from the injured list. Two of the most significant updates involve left-handed pitcher Blake Snell and infielder Max Muncy, both of whom are trending in the right direction and could rejoin […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the fence at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. On one hand, young stars like Jac Caglianone have given Kansas City faith. On the other, the Royals have plenty of players the could trade, like Seth Lugo and Lucas Erceg. If they make a move at the MLB trade […]

Starting a new series against the visiting Miami Marlins, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to solidify their hold on the NL Central. A win on Friday would at least hold their lead at one game over the Chicago Cubs. If Cubs lose to their rivals, the Chicago White Sox, then the Brewers could potentially go […]

Amidst the heat of the summer trade talks, few targets pique the interest of contending clubs quite like Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Fresh off several seasons of consistent performance—including ERA marks in the mid-3.00s or lower despite lacking premium fastball velocity, Lugo finds himself at the center of a tantalizing trade proposal that […]

The New York Yankees may be starting to change their philosophy, at least gradually. Longtime general manager Brian Cashman resisted the temptation to go all in on Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez and instead filled the team’s third baseman needs by swinging a trade with the Colorado Rockies for Ryan McMahon. The 2024 All-Star is […]

The 2025 MLB Deadline is approaching fast, and there has yet to be any “serious” rumor that leads to the White Sox trading Luis Robert Jr. There has been a lot of talk about where he could go, but the Chicago White Sox are clearly not in any rush to send him away. Less than […]

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola is steadily making progress in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in mid-May. The right-hander, sidelined since May 16, has resumed light throwing and agility drills, showing optimism about his return timeline as he eyes a late-July or early-August comeback. “It’s going […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is in the middle of a historic season. However, Mickey Mantle is not the only New York Yankees legend he could stand next to in the history books. Raleigh’s power has been impressive this season, somewhat overshadowing his base-running. That combination has him on pace to match one of Major […]

The Seattle Mariners have been fringe contenders throughout the season. Cal Raleigh has set records with his performance at the plate while Julio Rodriguez has blossomed into the team’s leader. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, the Mariners made their move. Seattle traded two prospects for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor on […]

The Kansas City Royals made a noteworthy roster shakeup on Friday, designating veteran utility man Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to reinstate right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The decision to DFA Biggio raises eyebrows, especially given his recent […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Houston Astros are heavily involved in ongoing rumors. Many expect the club to make some sort of move, considering Houston is in first place in the AL West. With a potential trade incoming, here is how Jose Altuve impacts the club’s trade plans. Insider […]

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball and are 1.5 games back of having the best record. The Astros are winning games despite not having some of their best players available. After their latest injury move, the Astros now have a league-leading 18 players on the IL, more than the Los […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper hit his fourteenth home run of the season on Wednesday night. The bomb followed up Kyle Schwarber’s two-run shot, but was not enough to take down the Boston Red Sox. However, Rob Thomson’s star etched his name in the team’s history books with his 14 extra-base hits in his […]

The Boston Red Sox placed Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list. After suffering a right wrist sprain, he is ruled out for the weekend series against the champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Red Sox manager Alex Cora will replace Mayer with Abraham Toro in the lineup. With Alex Bregman nursing a right quad strain, Cora’s […]

The New York Yankees, as usual, have aspirations of winning a World Series. Last season, they were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic with their defense being the primary reason. They didn’t do much to improve defensively during the offseason. But on Friday, they finally traded with the Colorado Rockies for […]

As the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, the Minnesota Twins have made a roster move that could go under the radar but signals another chapter closed. Catcher Jair Camargo has officially been released, per MLB.com’s transaction log, just days after being designated for assignment when the club claimed backstop Jhonny Pereda off waivers from the […]

The New York Yankees are under as much pressure as any other Major League Baseball team at this year’s deadline. After the Seattle Mariners pulled the trigger and traded for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sprang into action. New York swung a deal that netted them Colorado third baseman […]

On Friday, the Colorado Rockies traded away third baseman Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees. It was only a matter of time until the Yankees acquired a third baseman, and they decided on going with the lefty from Denver. McMahon has been one of the Rockies’ best players over the last few seasons, but […]

The New York Mets are emerging as one of the most interested teams in Luis Robert Jr. as the MLB trade deadline approaches. With just a week to go before July 31, the Mets have joined a growing list of clubs exploring upgrades in center field, and the standout Chicago White Sox outfielder is firmly […]

The New York Mets (59-44) are already making moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, adding two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. They address their lack of left-handed pitching and better equip themselves for a potentially arduous National League gauntlet this postseason. However, is it possible […]

Once again, the Philadelphia Phillies are in the playoff hunt. At the moment, the team holds the second wild card spot in the NL and are just a half game back of the New York Mets in the NL East. There’s no doubt that with a couple of tweaks, the Phillies would be in an […]

The Boston Red Sox enter their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at less than full strength. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was already without Alex Bregman thanks to injury. Now, he turns to Abraham Toro to take Marcelo Mayer’s spot in the lineup. It is worth mentioning that Los Angeles will be without […]

The New York Yankees officially traded for Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to improve the third base position. It’s a move that’s drawn plenty of reactions around the league. However, one baseball analyst sees big things for McMahon now that he is in New York. During the latest episode of “Foul Territory,” host Erik […]

On Friday, the New York Yankees pulled the trigger to acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium and did not want to wait any longer to fill the much-needed void at the hot corner. The Yankees […]

The New York Yankees made an early trade deadline move Friday, picking up third baseman Ryan McMahon. But the Bombers have many more holes to fill, as they fall behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East race. With the third base question answered, where is Brian Cashman looking now? The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty […]

The New York Mets are in a battle with the Philadelphia Phillies for National League East supremacy. Entering play Friday, the Mets hold a 0.5 game lead over their division rivals. But whoever wins the division, both teams are likely to make the postseason. That makes the Gregory Soto trade highly prudent for the boys […]

The New York Yankees have made their first splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of their biggest needs is an infielder, as Oswald Peraza continues to struggle at the dish. But they needed to prioritize defense, as their infield defense has lost them multiple games already. So, the Yankees made a deal with […]

With the Detroit Tigers recording their 10th loss in the last 11 games, there could be fans wondering what the team plans to do at the trade deadline, though the answer might disappoint them. As there will be rumors around the Tigers ahead of the trade deadline next week, the strategy has been revealed by […]