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The 2023 World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching but due to the timing of the tournament, many MLB ballclubs aren’t letting their star players participate. The latest team to do so is the Seattle Mariners, with president Jerry Dipoto announcing Wednesday that ace Luis Castillo will be with the M’s in Spring Training. Via Mike […]

Friday was exactly why the Seattle Mariners gave up three of their top prospects at the trade deadline to get Luis Castillo. The hard-throwing righty rolled into the Rogers Centre and absolutely carved up an electric Toronto Blue Jays lineup, tossing 7.1 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just six hits while striking out five. In […]

The Kansas City Royals, to put it bluntly, have had a terrible season. Since committing to a full-scale rebuild in 2018, the Royals have not won more than 45 percent of their games in a season, having peaked last year during the past five season-stretch with 74 wins. Instead of improving in a more expected, […]

The Seattle Mariners and starting pitcher Luis Castillo agreed on a 5-year, $108 million dollar extension, per Jeff Passan. Passan adds that a 6th-year vesting option can make the contract worth up to $133 million dollars. Castillo was a trade deadline acquisition who has played a pivotal role in the Mariners 2022 second-half playoff push. Luis […]

The talk around baseball ahead of this season’s MLB trade deadline much centered on now-former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Multiple teams pushed to acquire the two-time All-Star, but in the end, the Reds decided to send him to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for four prospects. The Yankees were among the teams that […]

Ex-Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners ahead of the deadline. However, Castillo, the top starter available, had many suitors. One such team, the New York Yankees, were very much in on the All-Star hurler. Shortly after the deal to the Mariners, it was reported that the Yankees’ talks with the […]

The Seattle Mariners are looking to snap their 20-plus year playoff drought. It is the longest drought in the sport and Seattle is praying for a playoff appearance. However, one has to wonder if they can do more than just sneak into the playoffs. The Mariners upgraded ahead of the MLB trade deadline and appear […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were quieter than expected at the MLB Trade Deadline. While they did acquire a few relievers to strengthen the bullpen, the organization really needed another starter to add to the rotation. Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman have been great all year, but Yusei Kikuchi and Jose Berrios are struggling. Ross Stripling […]

The Seattle Mariners are welcoming new addition Luis Castillo to the team with a monster performance. On the road against Gerrit Cole, they are outclassing the New York Yankees. They posted six runs in the first inning thanks to three home runs. Cole allowed a single to Adam Frazier and a walk to Jesse Winker […]

The Cincinnati Reds traded one of the biggest names of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, pitcher Luis Castillo, to the Seattle Mariners. The New York Yankees were one of the many teams interested in trading for the All-Star but couldn’t bring him in. The main reason why Castillo isn’t bound for The Bronx is that […]

Luis Castillo seemed destined to be traded to the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. Almost every rumor indicated that one of the big market teams would get a deal done for the Cincinnati Reds ace. Instead, the Seattle Mariners swooped in and landed Castillo. But was it a good trade for Seattle? Let’s […]

We’ve now had one of our first big splashes ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Seattle Mariners are acquiring two-time All-Star and Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Per Jeff Passan: BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) […]

The New York Yankees already made a move to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But New York isn’t done making high-profile moves. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009 and have championship aspirations this season. So they are going to do whatever it takes to upgrade their roster. The […]

The New York Yankees already made a splash on Wednesday night, acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But, they’re not done yet. The organization is still seeking a high-end starter ahead of the August 2nd trade deadline, with SNY’s Andy Martino reporting the Yankees are looking at three arms in particular: […]

The New York Yankees added an All-Star outfielder ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. In the midst of a mad dash for Juan Soto, they struck a trade for Kansas City Royals star Andrew Benintendi. Although Benintendi’s stellar hitting abilities will be helpful to the Yankees, they don’t seem like a destination for Soto […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching and rumors are running rampant. Juan Soto is dominating the majority of headlines, but Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo is another big name on the trade block. Castillo, a veteran right-hander, is an All-Star pitcher who has already drawn plenty of interest from potential suitors. The Reds […]

All eyes will be on the Cincinnati Reds as the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaches. They have two of the biggest names that could be sent to new teams: starting pitchers Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle. Castillo, a 2022 All-Star, has a 2.77 ERA, 3.04 FIP and 82 strikeouts in 78.0 innings. Mahle has a […]

The Luis Castillo sweepstakes appear to be heating up and the New York Yankees want in. MLB Network is reporting that the Yankees are sending some of their scouts to Cincinnati Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the Reds ace. That is, of course, if Castillo is not dealt before then. #Yankees are sending scouts […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals and current New York Yankees first baseman Matt Carpenter is pretty familiar with Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Having faced Castillo often in his career when he was a member of the National League Central, Carpenter knew just how talented the Reds righty was. However, even the Yankees first baseman was […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo is one of the names that has most frequently been floated ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With the deadline less than a month away, his market is beginning to materialize. It should come as no surprise that the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly among the teams at […]

No, this is not a Baltimore Orioles seller article. We aren’t going to be talking about the trade value of Cedric Mullins or Trey Mancini. Today, we are discussing the top trade targets for the Orioles ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Baltimore currently sits in last place in the AL East. However, they […]

Among the players who are slated to be regulars in the rumor mill ahead of this season’s MLB trade deadline is Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. He reportedly already has a trio of teams interested in soon acquiring him. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the New York Mets, San Diego Padres […]

The Cincinnati Reds are selling ahead of the trade deadline. They are one of the worst teams in baseball and have stated their rebuilding intentions. One player who might be the most coveted trade candidate ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline is Luis Castillo. Castillo is a veteran starting pitcher who has emerged as […]

The Cincinnati Reds expected to be a an underwhelming team in 2022. The team had a fire-sale over the offseason that saw them trade players such as Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray. The Reds never had any intentions of competing in 2022. And they are expected to be sellers at the 2022 MLB […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a quality 2022 season. However, they also happen to be in MLB’s deepest division. They sit in third place as of this story’s publication as a result. They are only one half of a game behind the Red Sox, but they trail the Yankees by 14 games.  So can […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a quality brand of baseball despite dealing with various injuries and underperformance from key players. The Dodgers are still one of the World Series favorites, but they would benefit from making a move or two ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, what exactly does this Dodgers team […]

The New York Yankees have the best record in all of Major League Baseball, but they are far from satisfied. Even with a loaded offense and a fantastic pitching staff, the Yankees are still looking to improve their roster before August’s 2022 MLB trade deadline. According to Peter Gammons of The Athletic, the Yankees are […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the worst team in baseball right now, and it looks likely that they’re destined for a roster overhaul at the MLB trade deadline. Heading into the season, the Reds were adamant that they’d be holding onto Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle this season, but after coming out the gates 5-22 on […]

Ahead of a three-game series against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers, the Cincinnati Reds received a huge update on ace starting pitcher Luis Castillo, who began the year on the injured list due to shoulder soreness. The Reds- and fantasy baseball managers- will benefit from the huge decision made by the club on Monday, as […]

Many fantasy baseball managers likely selected and stashed Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo with the hopes of getting him back relatively early in the season. Castillo, whose start to the season was delayed by shoulder soreness, has begun his rehab assignment and remains on track for a return to the rotation soon. Reds manager […]

The Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo is moving in the right direction, and appears on track to make his MLB season debut later this month. Castillo recently threw a couple of bullpen sessions, but on Friday, he will be throwing to live hitters for the first time since being placed on the IL list prior […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo endured a tough season in 2021. Castillo struggled to find his ace-like form for much of last year’s MLB season. Entering the 2022 campaign, there’s optimism for the Reds’ right-hander to return to form, though the bounce-back journey has hit a couple of Spring Training hitches. First, Castillo was […]

The MLB lockout has stalled any offseason talks and action for all teams. However, the work stoppage hasn’t prevented news from swirling about the actions of teams before the lockout. According to the latest Blue Jays rumors, Toronto showed interest in these All-Star pitchers before the MLB lockout, via MLB Trade Rumors, Ben Nicholson-Smith and […]

The Los Angeles Angels have spent the last few months looking to improve their pitching situation. They spent every draft pick they had in the 2021 draft on pitchers and added two pitchers in free agency, nabbing starter Noah Syndergaard and reliever Aaron Loup. The Angels now have their sights set on Luis Castillo of […]

After signing former New York Mets star Noah Syndergaard earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Angels may not be done just yet in revamping their starting pitching depth. As noted by CBS Sports’ Jim Bowden, the Angels are still looking to add at least one more pitcher in the coming weeks. As it stands, […]

The MLB offseason is here which means there are certainly some blockbuster deals that are going to happen in the coming months. One of the names that is reportedly garnering a lot of trade interest in Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo, according to Jon Morosi: Trade market news: #Reds RHP Luis Castillo, who had a […]

Ever since Derek Jeter was a part of the group that purchased the Miami Marlins from then-owner Jeffrey Loria in 2017, the team has absolutely tanked and gone downhill, much to the dismay of Marlins fans (if there are any). Being installed as the team CEO was an interesting way to push his way into […]