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As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing tough decisions about their roster. But rather than making splashy additions, the team seems more focused on subtraction — a strategy now influenced by the health of two key left-handed bats: second baseman Nolan Gorman and outfielder Lars Nootbaar. According to Katie Woo […]

It’s the same story every trade deadline: the Dodgers are lurking. This time, it’s Cleveland Guardians flamethrower Emmanuel Clase who’s being linked to Los Angeles, and the fit is as obvious as it is tantalizing. According to former GM and MLB insider Jim Duquette, “You know who has Clase written all over them? Dodgers.” The […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]

The upcoming MLB trade deadline is definitely a sellers-driven market, as there are still too many teams on the fringes of playoff contention to properly sell. All it takes is one team getting hot and another cooling off, then the field gets changed once again. The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of those teams on the […]

There was no shortage of excitement in 2023 when top prospect Anthony Volpe made his big league debut with the New York Yankees. A shortstop, some Yankees fans felt that Volpe could end up being the next Derek Jeter. Through 1,696 plate appearances now, though, it has become apparent that Volpe probably isn’t going to […]

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia has received a significant injury update that could impact the team’s bullpen depth during the crucial stretch of the 2025 American League East race. Garcia, who has been sidelined since July 5 with a right ankle sprain, is now dealing with additional complications in his throwing elbow. “Yimi Garcia […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly throughout the league. Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is said to be a name to keep an eye on, as it sounds like the San Diego Padres are showing interest. Rumors are that the Padres are one of the several […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an extremely successful season so far. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a star has led the way in Chicago. The Cubs no longer lead the National League Central, but Ian Happ and Co. are one pitcher away from serious contention. Luckily for them, starters like Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo […]

Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, Eugenio Suárez is shaping up to be the biggest bat on the trade block — and insiders are circling the Milwaukee Brewers as one of the most aggressive suitors. With the July 31 trade deadline looming, the red-hot Brewers are reportedly exploring a major upgrade at third base, and […]

At the moment, the Detroit Tigers would be in the postseason if the season ended tomorrow. The team currently leads the AL Central by eight and a half games over the Cleveland Guardians. They would host the number six seed in the AL Wild Card round. So far, the next steps of the rebuild began […]

This year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline is picking up steam with one week to go. At this point, Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez is the top name on the market. Teams around the league are interested in swinging a deal for him, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. However, […]

Eugenio Suarez has been heavy in trade rumors over the past few weeks, and the buzz will only get louder the closer the deadline approaches. With the Arizona Diamondbacks losing in a three-game sweep against the Houston Astros, teams are calling to see if they would be looking to be sellers now, and the Chicago […]

With the New York Yankees in a lot of rumors ahead of the trade deadline, the one player that the team has been linked to is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. As some in the baseball world predict Suarez being dealt to the Yankees, there has been some insight into how the team can […]

The New York Yankees just lost another series to the Toronto Blue Jays to fall four games back in the AL East. They are in desperate need of reinforcements at the trade deadline, including an infielder and multiple pitchers. There are only so many sellers, so the Bombers might have to give up a big […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting pretty in the National League West. After Dave Roberts secured a dramatic win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, the Dodgers’ lead grew to almost five games. However, the front office faces a tough decision ahead of the 2025 trade deadline with Dustin May. Now that Shohei Ohtani and […]

The Athletics are in last place in the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline. That could lead them to shipping off some pieces before July 31 to improve their prospect pipeline. With their miserable pitching this year, they could use an infusion of youth on the mound. But Athletics DH and All-Star […]

Some players remain in MLB well into their 40s. Especially pitchers who don’t have to run around or take at-bats. However, on Thursday, a former relief pitcher of the Atlanta Braves is likely retiring after he opened up about his playing status right now. During a guest appearance on “Foul Territory,” Jesse Chavez, who is […]

Steven Kwan just added a new line to his resume — and it’s one that’s been a long time coming. The Guardians’ standout outfielder crushed two home runs on Wednesday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles, marking the first multi-homer game of his MLB career. Both blasts came off veteran righty Charlie Morton, including a no-doubter […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot. A hot week coming out of the All-Star Break could have changed a lot. But now, it seems like Eugenio Suarez, Merrill Kelly, and Zac Gallen could be on the move. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Diamondbacks will […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a three-game sweep against the Houston Astros, and it looks like they may be sellers as the trade deadline approaches, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. “The three-game sweep at the hands of the Astros pretty much solidifies Arizona as a seller. The team has several players on […]

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are set up for a weekend series at Fenway Park. Both teams are wobbling after the All-Star Break, but it could be a World Series preview if the Sox get hot. Walker Buehler was on the Dodgers’ World Series team, getting the last out in 2024, and […]

We received an exciting opportunity to speak with Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett about the thrilling return of the Backyard Sports Games. With the release of Backyard Baseball ’01 this month, and with more Backyard Sports titles on the way, it was the perfect time to learn about how this former teacher brought the series […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is crunch time for every team in the league. That is very much the case for the San Diego Padres, who are looking to buy/sell. At this point, the Padres are in discussions with all the other teams, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. He says that manager AJ […]

Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright just had his No. 5 jersey retired by the franchise, and one legendary skipper believes there could be an even greater honor coming down the road. During an appearance on Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre recently said that he thinks […]

Midsummer in MLB is synonymous with whispers of blockbuster deals and front offices plotting the perfect move to vault their club into October glory. The Philadelphia Phillies, entrenched as one of baseball’s top contenders, have made no secret of their desire to bolster the back end of their bullpen for the stretch run. Their appetite […]

Injuries have been a key culprit for why the Los Angeles Dodgers have performed slightly below their historic expectations so far this year. Los Angeles is still sitting pretty with a 60-43 record after a recent win over the Minnesota Twins, but they haven’t been quite as dominant as expected after their impressive offseason following […]

The New York Yankees had a tough week in Toronto, losing two games to the Blue Jays. While the pro team is floundering on defense, one of their top prospects has been raking. Yankees No. 2 prospect Spencer Jones hit three homers in Thursday’s game with AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton as the trade deadline approaches. SPENCER […]

Barry Bonds is one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. Although marred by his use of steroids, Bonds remains a beloved figure in San Francisco, where many of his greatest moments took place. Recently, Bonds weighed in on the state of baseball analytics. During an appearance on the Up in Smoke podcast, he […]

Currently in second place in the AL East, the New York Yankees are looking to make up ground. With the MLB trade deadline coming up in about a week’s time, the market has moved along slowly. Can Yankees general manager Brian Cashman take advantage of the inactivity and strike a deal for Arizona Diamondbacks third […]

While the Detroit Tigers have been linked to Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks, there are a ton of other teams in MLB that are gunning for the coveted slugger. With the rumors continuing to swirl around the Tigers, the latest report gives insight into where the team will focus if they don’t land Suarez. […]

The Chicago Cubs have positioned themselves for a big MLB trade deadline push. The Cubs set their sights firmly on Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Chicago is “one of the teams most actively monitoring” Clase. That pursuit has quietly simmered since last offseason, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Emmanuel Clase is no ordinary reliever. […]

Two-time Gold Glove winner Nick Ahmed announced his retirement Thursday. Ahmed, who is primarily known for his 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, made the announcement on Sports Spectrum’s Get in the Game podcast. Two-time Gold Glove MLB shortstop Nick Ahmed @NickAhmed13 just announced his retirement from baseball on our"Get in the Game" podcast with […]

The 2015 National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets had a little bit of everything, including one controversial moment that cemented an already fierce rivalry. Former Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley recently spoke about his slide involving Ruben Tejada on Pardon My Take. “I’ve always gone in hard, and […]

As rumors surround the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline, the latest idea from ESPN theorizes an interesting trade to say the least when it comes to Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan. While the Dodgers look into who’s a fit with the trade deadline incoming, Kwan could be the piece that catapults the […]

In the heat of the 2025 trade deadline, the New York Yankees are poised to make a major statement. With October ambitions running high and the bullpen at the heart of contention conversations, the Bombers are focused on one name: Minnesota Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran. As rumors build and contenders circle, it’s the Yankees who […]

Things might still be painful for the Chicago White Sox, as 2025 has been almost as rough as 2024. GM Chris Getz is in the second year of the team’s rebuild, while Will Venable is in the midst of his first season as manager. One of the key parts of making this rebuild work is […]

The San Diego Padres are 55-47 and in second place in the NL West, which means they’re in the position to be buyers before the trade deadline. There are a few players who they could have their eyes on, and in ESPN’s latest trade exercise, they weren’t able to land a player who would be […]

The Baltimore Orioles, in the midst of heavy MLB trade deadline chatter, made a surprising roster move. The Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder discomfort. In a corresponding decision, the team recalled right-handed reliever Kade Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk to help reinforce the bullpen for the stretch run. Bautista, […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and one of the more intriguing trade targets across the league is Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox. Despite the Sox being in the thick of the American League Wild Card race and openly saying they want to be buyers at the deadline, Duran has continued to see […]