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The New York Yankees already traded for outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo, but will New York add a star pitcher? MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are interested in a reunion with free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Additionally, Heyman wrote that it is not certain at the moment […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers get flooded with praise and crowned offseason winners of the decade, it is important to take a closer look at the franchises who have so far lost out on the superstar sweepstakes. Desperation must be setting in for them, including the Boston Red Sox. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto no longer a […]

The Texas Rangers have been relatively quiet so far this offseason after winning the franchise’s first World Series. That could change soon after the news that Max Scherzer had surgery on a herniated disc that will keep him out until at least June. There has already been reported mutual interest between the Rangers and Jordan […]

Even though they are one of the teams that are comfortable spending big, the Texas Rangers have some limits to how much they want to shell out. The defending champions’ limitations could lead to Jordan Montgomery leaving Arlington after just a half of a season. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports writes that the Rangers […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and things are expected to heat up in the coming weeks. There has been already been a lot of free agency news, but some of the biggest names still don’t have a home. One team that is expected to make some moves this offseason is the Texas Rangers. […]

The Texas Rangers have started adding to their roster. The Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Kirby Yates, adding to a bullpen that was an issue at times for the World Series champions, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 36-year-old Yates made 61 appearances last season out of the […]

There are still plenty of big names available in MLB free agency as the offseason hits the one-month mark on the first day of December. One intriguing name to watch that is perhaps flying under the starting pitcher’s radar is former Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery. As Jeff Passan reports, Montgomery could be one of […]

The New York Mets are reportedly in the hunt for Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto – but in the meantime, the team is ranking other pitchers available on the free agency marketplace. Among other free agent starters, the Mets reportedly value Jordan Montgomery ahead of Blake Snell and Eduardo Rodriguez, according to Andy Martino of SNY: […]

For the first time since 2016, the New York Yankees missed out on the playoffs. While they have Gerrit Cole atop their rotation, the Yankees are still looking to add some firepower to their pitching staff. New York is the favorite to sign Jordan Montgomery (+200), via betonline.ag. The St. Louis Cardinals (+300) and Boston […]

The MLB season is over after the Texas Rangers’ thrilling World Series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the whole point of this endeavor: to win the World Series. The games are at the forefront and the utmost priority, but that doesn’t mean that rumors, trades, free-agent signings, etc don’t matter. Just ask the Rangers, […]

As the Boston Red Sox enter the offseason, adding to their pitching staff will be a priority. A recent World Series champion has already been added to the Red Sox radar. Boston officials have spoken to the agent of Jordan Montgomery, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While it’s still the GM Meetings, the […]

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will go to battle in a World Series that no one could’ve predicted before the 2023 season began. With Zac Gallen and Nathan Eovaldi going toe to toe in Game 1 on Friday in Arlington, skipper Bruce Bochy has announced who will get the start for him in Game […]

Texas Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy officially announced the ALCS Game 5 starter against the Houston Astros. None other than Jordan Montgomery will take the hill on Friday. This is no surprise, as Montgomery has been a godsend for the Rangers since they acquired him at the trade deadline in August. He hasn’t pitched since Sunday, […]

The Texas Rangers kept it rolling in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday against the Houston Astros, blanking their state rivals 2-0 behind an absolute gem from Jordan Montgomery. He limited the defending champions to just five hits in 6.1 innings of work and most importantly, kept slugger Yordan Alvarez at bay. After hitting […]

As if missing the playoffs wasn’t bad enough for their fans to endure, the New York Yankees were again reminded of one that got away after Game 1 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery tossed 6.1 shutout innings in a series-opening win, stifling the Astros offense […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Montgomery had his best stuff with him Sunday night, as he played a big role in stymying the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2023 American League Championship Series. Montgomery was so good on the mound in the series opener that he managed to author a feat no player before […]

There were a lot of disappointing teams across the MLB in the 2023 campaign, but the St. Louis Cardinals will surely come in towards the top of that group. The Cardinals, who won the National League Central in 2022, were expected to win their division again this season, but instead, ended up finishing in last […]

The Texas Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Jordan Montgomery led the charge for Texas, spinning seven tremendous innings of shutout baseball against a talented Rays offense. However, the real story of the game for the Rangers was the performance of their bullpen. Aroldis Chapman […]

The Texas Rangers’ past few weeks went from bad to worse when they lost Max Scherzer to a season-ending shoulder injury — a crucial blow for a team hanging on for their dear lives in the playoff race. Beyond the obvious impact Scherzer’s loss will have on the Rangers’ pitching staff, his inability to contribute […]

New York Mets fans finally thought a new day had finally dawned in Queens going into the 2023 MLB season. In the later years of the Jeff Wilpon Era, a morning cup of coffee was usually sipped while learning of the latest outrageous mishap to plague the franchise. Work was an escape from the obligatory […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are rumored to pursue their former starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery after dealing him to the Texas Rangers last month at the trade deadline. Montgomery enjoyed his brief tenure in St. Louis, and the Cardinals have been aggressively pursuing left-handed pitching in recent seasons, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. He will […]

The Texas Rangers are shifting veteran lefty Martin Perez to the bullpen in the wake of their two big trade deadline acquisitions. General manager Chris Young got aggressive in the midst of the Rangers’ strong season, pulling the trigger on trades for future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer and LHP Jordan Montgomery. With about seven […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is officially less than two days away, and teams are beginning to make some big moves. After contemplating whether or not they wanted to sell as they continue to wade through a lost 2023 campaign, the St. Louis Cardinals finally decide to start blowing things up on Sunday afternoon, sending […]

The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery and right-handed relief pitcher Chris Stratton from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for infielder Thomas Saggese, right-handed pitcher Tekoah Rody and left-handed pitcher John King, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal bolsters the Rangers’ starting rotation even more after they landed Max […]

The New York Yankees are going to be one of the busiest teams before the 2023 MLB trade deadline. They have officially signaled to the league that they will be buyers before August 1, so the Yankees front office did the brilliant move of pushing all the chips to table for a franchise led by […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are heading into the 2023 MLB trade deadline as sellers. With a 45-56 record, it’s the most sensible path forward. Stars like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt may not be up for grabs, though not for a lack of interest. The redbirds are seemingly taking this year to reload and try […]

In the midst of a disappointing season, the St. Louis Cardinals enter the MLB trade deadline as clear sellers. The Cardinals already have two players who are clearly available for trade. Both Jordan Montgomery and Jack Flaherty are, ‘good as gone,’ via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros have shown […]

The season has been a disaster for the St. Louis Cardinals from the start. The signature franchise of the National League expected to have a winning record and contend for the National League Central title once again. However, the 2023 version of the team started losing in April, and the team has not been able […]

Before the season began, there were plenty of people who believed the Baltimore Orioles would build off their 2022 success (83-79) and take the next step in 2023. Though, the thing that held skeptics back from buying the O’s as a legitimate contender was their willingness to spend money on pitching. They did not exactly […]

The 2023 MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, with some teams looking to be buyers, while others will be sellers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one who should be looking to bolster their roster, specifically when it comes to their pitching staff. The Jays currently sit in an American League Wild Card spot at the […]

Jordan Montgomery has been one of the few positives during a disastrous St. Louis Cardinals season. So, of course, Jordan Montgomery suffered an injury just two days before the Cardinals’ final game before the MLB All-Star break. It’s just the way things go for St. Louis in a year that can’t end fast enough. Montgomery […]

There’s no feeling quite like breaking out of a terrible slump. When things aren’t going your way, that first success feels absolutely heavenly. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery experienced this first-hand against the Cincinnati Reds. After struggling to earn a single win since April, the recently extended lefty finally broke through with that much-needed […]

The clock is ticking on the Los Angeles Angels. Dual threat extraordinaire Shohei Ohtani is in the last year of team control, which means that the Angels will have greater urgency to bolster the roster ahead of the August 1 trade deadline so they could make Ohtani’s potential last season in Orange County as fruitful […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed to a $10 million deal for 2023 to avoid arbitration in MLB free agency, MLB.com Executive Reporter Mark Feinsand wrote in a Friday tweet. The 30-year-old pitcher went 6-3 in 32 starts for the Cardinals last season, according to Baseball Reference. He earned a […]

Much has been said about how the New York Yankees received the short end of the stick in their trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, which saw starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery go the other way in exchange for outfielder Harrison Bader just before the 2022 trade deadline. However, it seems as if Bader is making […]

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been outstanding since being acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the New York Yankees. Montgomery has thrived in St. Louis after spending the first six years of his career in the Bronx. During a recent appearance on the “R2C2 Podcast” with Ryan Ruocco and CC […]

Ever since he was traded from the New York Yankees to the St. Louis Cardinals, Jordan Montgomery has been one of the best starting pitchers in the MLB. Montgomery’s solid outings every time out are a big reason why the Cardinals are running away with the National League Central title. Given how good Montgomery has […]

Jordan Montgomery was involved in one of the more surprising trades of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Montgomery found himself going from the New York Yankees, a team that could have used another starting pitcher, to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals dealt from their excess of outfielders, giving New York Harrison Bader in return, […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman pulled off quite a surprise ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline, as he elected to send starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Harrison Bader. The move brought many to speculate that Cashman was planning to then complete a late deal for a […]