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The New York Mets’ roster past the trade deadline looked so much different from its form on Opening Day. Gone are big names like Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. Also sent away are Mark Canha and David Robertson. But for Mets owner Steve Cohen, the future still looks bright for the franchise because of the […]

The Chicago Cubs aren’t just lighting up the scoreboard since the All-Star break: they have also rewritten the franchise record books. Behind their hot bats, the Cubs walloped the Cincinnati Reds 16-6 on Wednesday. Their offensive output over the last two games had interesting implications on Cubs franchise history, per ESPN Stats & Info. The […]

The Detroit Tigers have fielded tons of calls from interested teams surrounding their best pitchers recently. Ace Eduardo Rodriguez was one of them, and almost ended up playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers before he shot down a trade. The Tigers pitcher also sent a heartfelt message to Dodgers star Mookie Betts about his decision […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not get Eduardo Rodriguez at the trade deadline, as the lefty pitcher decided to stay with the Detroit Tigers by using the no-trade clause on his contract that included the LA on the list of 10 clubs he did not want to get sent to. Rodriguez would have been a […]

Now that the 2023 MLB trade deadline has concluded, team’s will now be in the hunt for October, hoping they’ve made the necessary moves to bolster their roster for a lengthy postseason run. The Chicago Cubs, who have recently been on a surge, could very well be one of those teams in the thick of […]

The MLB trade deadline happened on Tuesday evening, and it is always a day jam-packed with news around the baseball world. One of the most notable storylines involved Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and the trade that didn’t happen with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right before the trade deadline, the Dodgers and Tigers seemed to […]

If you told New York Yankees fans at the beginning of the season that they would be in last place in the AL East in August, they would’ve called you crazy. However, after a season filled with brutal injuries and disappointment, that’s exactly where the Yankees are last place. Things didn’t get any better Wednesday […]

Joey Votto has reached another milestone in his storied career with the Cincinnati Reds. When he hit a monster home run in the second inning of Wednesday night’s game off of Chicago Cubs starter Drew Smyly, he became just the third player in franchise history to have at least 50 homers against a single team, […]

Steve Cohen has spoken on the future of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Cohen made his thoughts known on Alonso’s future on Wednesday, per SNY. Steve Cohen was asked about Pete Alonso's future as a Met: "We love Pete as a Met. He's an integral part of the Mets. He's still with us […]

The Chicago White Sox found themselves at a crossroads during the 2023 MLB trade deadline, facing the difficult decision of whether to trade their once star shortstop, Tim Anderson. Ultimately, they decided against that notion, keeping him for what will at least be the remainder of the season. But what will the White Sox future […]

Texas Rangers All-Star Corey Seager is ahead of schedule when it comes to his injury recovery. In fact he’s so ahead that he’s now returning to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. The Rangers initially didn’t have Seager in the lineup for the contest, but in a surprising move, they decided […]

Chicago White Sox star reliever Liam Hendriks reportedly underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, per White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen. Hendriks isn’t expected to return until 2025, per Bob Nightengale. The entire MLB world is rooting for Hendriks, who defeated cancer earlier this season and returned to pitch for Chicago. He has become one […]

As the dust settles after the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, the New York Mets are left with some explaining to do. For one, if anyone would have told you that the Mets would be sellers at the deadline after spending $330 million in the offseason, you’d be shaking your head in confusion. But here the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. joined elite company when he hit a home run in the San Diego Padres’ 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s home run marked the 100th of his career. The Padres’ outfielder is the fourth-fastest player in MLB history to reach 100 career home runs, in terms of […]

The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Domingo German will be placed on the restricted list so he can submit to inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced on Wednesday. “Domingo German has agreed today to voluntarily submit to inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse,” The Yankees said in their statement. “He will be […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made his weekly appearance on the Talkin’ Yankees podcast, and he was asked about the Yankees’ decision to stand pat at the deadline, despite a team like the New York Mets selling at the deadline. “The Mets are in a slightly different situation,” Aaron Boone said, via Talkin’ Yanks. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. looks to be a shoo-in for the NL MVP amid the historic season he has delivered for the Atlanta Braves, and he just accomplished another rare feat that hasn’t been done in 16 years. Acuña is the first player since Hanley Ramirez on the 2007 Miami Marlins to grab 50 stolen bases […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the hottest teams in baseball as of late and have played themselves back into the playoff discussion in the National League. After winning eight of their last 10 and pulling within four games of first place in the NL Central, the Cubs are feeling good. However, not everything […]

Matt Olson and Austin Riley made history when they hit back-to-back home runs in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Matt Olson and Austin Riley have hit back-to-back homers during a game in April, May, June, July and August. The Braves’ stars are the first pair of teammates in […]

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez used his no-trade clause to turn down a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and he opened up about why he made that decision on Wednesday. “I love the guys here, and I feel like they love me too,” Eduardo Rodriguez said, via […]

Bo Bichette’s injury is a little more serious than the Toronto Blue Jays would’ve hoped. One day after the Blue Jays said that Bo Bichette avoided any significant structural damage when hurting his knee, the shortstop has been placed on the IL with right patellar tendinitis. The announcement comes one day after Toronto completed a […]

This obviously isn’t what the Los Angeles Angels had in mind when they traded for Lucas Giolito. The Atlanta Braves pounded Lucas Giolito for nine runs on Wednesday afternoon in a 12-5 victory over the Angels. The appearance against the Braves was Giolito’s second start since the Chicago White Sox traded him to the Angels. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants will once again go toe-for-toe on the diamond in another NL West battle! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Diamondbacks-Giants prediction and pick will be revealed. On Tuesday, the D-Backs were bested by the Giants in slim fashion as they went down in defeat 4-3. […]

The MLB had an eventful trade deadline Tuesday, highlighted by the New York Mets’ huge blockbuster trade which sent pitcher Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. Verlander returns to the Astros after playing for them from 2017-2022. He opted to sign with the Mets in the offseason for the 2023 season, coming to terms to […]

The San Diego Padres were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, making multiple trades for the stretch run in an effort to reach the postseason once again. The Padres filled arguably their biggest need in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, acquiring star reliever Scott Barlow in exchange for prospects Henry Williams and Jesus […]

To the surprise of many, the Miami Marlins entered the 2023 MLB trade deadline as clear buyers. Amongst their many trades was landing Josh Bell from the Cleveland Guardians. In acquiring Bell, the Marlins are attempting to address their seemingly constant need for offense. Miami ranks 27th in runs scored (439) and 28th in home […]

As the dust settles on the 2023 MLB trade deadline, it may not be evident at this moment but the Los Angeles Angels’ decision not to trade Shohei Ohtani may come back to haunt them when all is said and done. While Angels owner Arte Moreno has been less criticized as of late after announcing […]

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off on the diamond for the second time in as many nights! Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Athletics-Dodgers prediction and pick will be revealed. As expected, the Athletics were no match for the Dodgers on Tuesday as they went down in defeat […]

The New York Mets underwent a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline after a failed 2023 season so far. The Mets ended up holding onto slugger Pete Alonso, but rumors around the MLB are indicating that they could ‘entertain’ trading him after the season, reports national MLB reporter Michael Marino. “Sources: Multiple rival clubs […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were in unfamiliar territory this trade deadline, as they were sellers for the first time in recent memory and Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak opened up regarding what it will take to make the team successful in the long-term, specifically in the starting rotation. “We already know we’re going […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upgraded their rotation at the 2023 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. The Phillies sent minor-league prospect Hao-Yu Lee to the Tigers. Far from the biggest move on the day of the deadline, the Michael Lorenzen trade was a notable deal. The Phillies’ trade deadline included a […]

The San Diego Padres were busy at the MLB trade deadline. On Wednesday, they added their deadline acquisitions (RP Scott Barlow, 1B Garrett Cooper, 1B Ji-Man Choi) to the active roster, per Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. LHP Ray Kerr was also added to the active roster while LHP Tim Hill was placed on the […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone and we saw a plethora of impactful moves. Although there was no Juan Soto-like trade, a number of stars got moved. With players like Justin Verlander re-joining the Houston Astros and Max Scherzer heading to the Texas Rangers, the MLB landscape looks different heading into August. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sent Jack Flaherty to the Baltimore Orioles just before the 2023 MLB trade deadline arrived. It’s a move that made sense for the Cardinals and Orioles, given their place in the standings and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency. That doesn’t necessarily mean it was a “good” trade for both teams. The […]

After their blistering start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have crashed back down to earth and now appear out of the playoff race. But as the Pirates still look to finish the year on a high note, Pittsburgh has gotten some good and some bad news in their latest injury update. Oneil Cruz is […]

The New York Mets take on the Kansas City Royals for the second game of a three game set Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mets-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Royals won game one of […]

Lance Lynn’s debut with Los Angeles Dodgers was a bit of a mixed bag. Just a few days after he was traded to his new team, the former Chicago White Sox righty made his first start against the Oakland Athletics. In the end, LA came away with the win. After the game, Lynn and Dodgers […]

We’re back with a prediction and pick for today’s MLB slate as we head over to the National League Central for this matchup between two teams in the hunt. The Cincinnati Reds (59-50) will take on the Chicago Cubs (54-53) for the third meeting of this four-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for […]

The Minnesota Twins are in the middle of a tight playoff race with the Cleveland Guardians, leading them by just two games with two months left of games. But that’s not how USA TODAY Sports reporter Bob Nightengale sees it. The Twins did nothing at the 2023 MLB trade deadline besides swapping relievers with the […]