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The Baltimore Orioles, a team with one of baseball’s most dynamic young rosters, find themselves entangled in trade speculation involving Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. However, given the current state of both Alcantara and the Marlins, any blockbuster deal appears far more likely this winter than at this season’s trade deadline. Sandy Alcantara’s Tumultuous Comeback […]

Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is having a rocky season. Alcantara returned to the mound this year after suffering a devastating injury in 2023. Alcantara has struggled to find his footing again, and the team may no longer be able to move him ahead of the trade deadline. Miami originally planned to deal Alcantara at […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a fantastic season. Despite leading the National League Central with a 57-39 record, it’s possible the Cubs trade for a player that helps them address a major weakness. There is a fatal flaw that could be the end of them if Chicago does not address it at the MLB trade […]

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market. They made the deal for Kyle Tucker this offseason, making this an all-in year for Craig Counsell’s club. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the […]

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of baseball’s hottest teams. The Marlins had won a season-high five straight games and six of the last seven contests. Miami felt confident in its chances of making it six in a row with ace Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for the team […]

The Cleveland Guardians made the American League Championship Series just last season. They were hoping to do the same this year, but they are currently on the outside looking in. As it stands, Cleveland is one game over .500 heading into Wednesday, and they sit 9.5 games back in the American League Central. The good […]

As MLB teams are still trying to make improvements to their roster with trades, there are certain players who stick out more than others. In this case, it’s Sandy Alcantara, who seems to be on the trading block for the Miami Marlins. That means several teams could be looking to add him to their team, […]

The Miami Marlins are not a playoff a team. They do, however, have plenty of talent. Still, the Marlins sit 13 games under .500, and 15.0 games back in the National League East division. With that, the Wild Card race is extremely competitive, and Miami is 9.5 games back. Needless to say, when the MLB […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers expect a pitching return from Shohei Ohtani shortly, there could be another avenue where they can get help in the rotation. With the Dodgers preparing ahead of the trade deadline next month, the one pitcher that is a unique storyline in the trade market is Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. […]

With Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara amid trade rumors, those could be put to a stop soon due to the latest reporting from an MLB insider. As the Marlins’ pitcher in Alcantara has a high ERA, the disappointing start to the season could repel some teams. Looking at Alcantara’s statistics this season, coming off of […]

The New York Yankees are 40-25 after defeating the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Led by Aaron Judge at the plate and Max Fried on the mound, the Yankees are well on their way back to the World Series. However, fans expect Aaron Boone’s team to dominate during the regular season. With the trade […]

A number of big-name players will be moved ahead of MLB’s July 31 trade deadline. Selling teams will look to move their veterans for prospects who can contribute in the future, whereas trade deadline buyers will add major league talent that can help in a World Series push this season. Fans have already heard rumors, […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is on July 31 at 6 p.m. EDT, but teams are already trending in one direction or the other when it comes to the trade market. Usually, teams will either be sellers or buyers at the trade deadline. However, most teams end up standing pat when they are unable to […]

June is here, meaning trade season is ramping up in baseball. The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already running rampant about which stars will be on the trading block. The landscape is shifting, though, as teams like the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles have started to win games after disastrous […]

The Chicago Cubs are 38-22. They have the best record in the National League, but they can’t afford to stand pat, especially knowing that their ace is out for the season. Justin Steele will be sidelined for the year while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and other Cubs’ pitchers, such as Shota Imanaga, have spent […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for some pitching ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. One MLB insider thinks the team should be moving to bring in Miami Marlins hurler Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is on the mend from injury and carrying a 8.47 ERA this season. “With two more years of club control […]

There’s no doubt that the most disappointing aspect of the Miami Marlins’ season has been Sandy Alcantara and his performance this season, even though he is coming off Tommy John surgery. While trade rumors have surrounded the Marlins’ ace, and fans don’t see Alcantara getting better, manager Clayton McCullough disagrees wholeheartedly. Speaking on MLB Network […]

The Miami Marlins are reportedly designating infielders Ronny Simon and Matt Mervis for assignment, Craig Mish of SportsGrid reports. “My understanding is the Marlins have several roster moves ahead of this weekend’s home series against the Giants. Those will include both Infielders Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon being designated for assignment,” Mish wrote on X, […]

The Houston Astros sit in second place in the American League West before Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite injuries to their starting pitchers, including Luis Garcia, the Astros continue to play well. However, the team has shown an ability to work around obstacles and remain competitive. They aren’t the same team as […]

Sandy Alcantara underwent Tommy John surgery that kept him out for the entirety of the 2024 season. Now that he is back on the mound, the former Cy Young winner continues to search for a way back to his former glory. The Miami Marlins’ ace is one of the biggest names that could be moved […]

As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in a rare and enviable position: perched atop the NL Central, powered by a revamped roster and the star power of Kyle Tucker. Yet, beneath the surface of their success, cracks have begun to show, particularly in the pitching staff, […]

Miami Marlins ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara is hoping to take his talent to the World Baseball Classic. Alcantara is hoping to pitch in the 2026 event for the Dominican Republic, per Fish on First. “I’m here. So if they want to call me, I’m ready,” Alcantara said. The hurler is reportedly hoping to return to […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the bigger moves of the offseason, signing Kyle Tucker. The former Houston Astro leads one of Major League Baseball’s best offenses more than a month into the season. His team leads the National League Central division, putting them on the inside track for their first playoff berth since 2020. […]

As Miami Marlins star Sandy Alcantara has been in trade rumors for the longest time, there might be some in the baseball world wondering if there is still any interest after a frustrating start to the season. With top teams in the MLB connected to the Marlins ace, there is still interest in the former […]

The St. Louis Cardinals just wrapped up a roller coaster of a first month of the 2025 regular season. Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado are leading the team’s offense, which is finally back on track after a bumpy start. However, their inconsistency has them near the bottom of the National League Central division. Luckily for […]

The Atlanta Braves are once again in the thick of the National league playoff race, boasting one of baseball’s deepest rosters and a front office unafraid to act when the moment demands it. But with starting pitcher injuries mounting and postseason aspirations high as ever, Atlanta may need to act sooner than usual. The MLB […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in tough spot after a rough start to their 2025 season. After winning at least 90 games in the past two seasons, the team faces an uphill climb to make it three straight. They went from the top of the American League East to the bottom. However, the team is still […]

The New York Yankees are off to a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. With an 18-12 record, they are atop the American League East thanks to Aaron Judge’s ridiculous start. They’ve gotten great performances from offseason acquisitions Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt as well, along the way. With the MLB trade deadline still […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start in 2025. After a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Chicago is 17-10 with a 3.5 game lead over the second-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. But the Cubs missed out on an opportunity to bolster their rotation this offseason by adding Jesús Luzardo […]

It may only be April, but there are still plenty of Sandy Alcantara trade rumors swirling around the MLB world. According to David Schoenfield of ESPN, there are four “most likely” suitors for the Miami Marlins star. The Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers were the teams mentioned by Schoenfield. […]

At this point, it seems to be a question of when Sandy Alcantara will be traded as opposed to if the Miami Marlins star will be moved. Could the Marlins shock the MLB world and trade him within the next month or two? Or will Miami follow the traditional route and wait until July to […]

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara returned to the mound this season after a 16-month absence following Tommy John surgery in 2023. The Marlins are hoping for a vintage Alcantara campaign in 2025. But so far it’s been a mixed bag. Alcantara made his fourth start of the season on Friday and the former Cy Young […]

The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals Wednesday as Cody Bellinger made an incredible defensive play to wrap up the series. The Yankees are off to a strong start this season despite suffering a string of devastating injuries to the starting rotation this spring. Although New York is in […]

The Chicago Cubs lost Justin Steele to a season-ending elbow injury. Steele was the ace of the staff, so his absence will be a huge loss for Chicago. The team still has postseason ambitions, though, so they could scoure the trade market for another front-end starting pitcher. One option is the Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara. […]

There may not be a more obvious trade candidate in all of Major League Baseball than Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara. The 29-year-old has two years left on his deal, is by far the highest-paid player on the roster and is pitching for a team that isn’t expected to contend for a playoff spot. That […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs sit at the top of the NL Central. They hold a game and a half lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds and are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers to decide the winner of their three-game series. However, despite this excellent start, the Cubs now face […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently agreed to a $500 million contract extension. The move signals that Toronto is intent on trying to win now as opposed to starting a rebuild. With the ball club looking to build a contending roster around Guerrero, could the Blue Jays trade for Miami Marlins ace […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been reinstated from the paternity list ahead of the series against the Washington Nationals, the team announced on Thursday. Additionally, the Marlins optioned right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo to Triple-A. The Marlins need Alcantara to pitch at a high level this season. The 2022 National League Cy Young Award […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene knows a thing or two about throwing heat. Greene is now on a very special list, due to that ability. Greene is the third Major League Baseball pitcher to throw a 100 miles per hour pitch in the ninth inning of a game he started, per MLB.com. The only two […]