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Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly declined SP Lance Lynn’s $18 million club option for the 2024 season, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The decision comes immediately after LA agreed to a two-year contract with infielder Max Muncy. Lynn didn’t have a good season by any means in 2023. He was traded from the Chicago […]

Lance Lynn did not have a great 2023 season. He displayed improvement after getting traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the deadline, but it was still a forgettable campaign for the veteran. In fact, Lynn surrendered an alarming 44 home runs (28 with White Sox, 16 with Dodgers). […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept out of the NLDS by the Arizona Diamondbacks after entering the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the World Series, and there were a number of disappointing performances from players who were expected to contribute heavily. This is the second year in a row that the Dodgers […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Brian Roberts named Lance Lynn the team’s Game 3 starter in the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Dodgers fell down in the series 1-0 with an 11-2 loss in Game 1 of the series, and are trying to tie the series with a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed SP Lance Lynn on the bereavement list and recalled RP Victor Gonzalez, the team announced. Lynn has been placed on the bereavement list due to a death in his family, Bob Nightengale of the Orange County Register reports. Lynn will have plenty of time to be away from the team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will lean on Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller to lead the 2023 MLB playoffs starting rotation. Lance Lynn is expected to play a role as well. Lynn has dealt with ups and downs since being traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Dodgers prior to the deadline. So can Lynn […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already clinched the National League West and are all but guaranteed a first-round bye in the MLB playoffs. As usual, confidence is high at the end of the regular season. However, there are glaring concerns in the starting pitching rotation that could lead to another disappointing October for fans. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing another National League West victory. That said, LA’s rotation features question marks. Clayton Kershaw, a future Hall-of-Famer, will be apart of the Dodgers’ playoff rotation. Nevertheless, he isn’t willing to guarantee himself a spot amid his recent struggles. In fact, Kershaw said only one pitcher on the Dodgers is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made acquiring some starting pitching reinforcements a priority prior to the trade deadline. In the end, despite reportedly showing interest in the likes of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, the Dodgers settled for Lance Lynn, the veteran starter who had struggled to that point for the Chicago White Sox. Lynn’s surface-level […]

Lance Lynn was once thought of as the future of pitching. He had made an MLB All-Star team with the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, Lynn got three straight Cy Young award nods as he finished in the top six all the way to the 2021 season. But, things are looking to take a bitter turn […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Lance Lynn has turned out to be one of the most impactful deals from the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It’s not something that many would’ve predicted when the Chicago White Sox agreed to trade Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers in a five-player deal. Whether or not […]

Regional play in the Little League Baseball World Series is underway, with official bracket play starting on Wednesday, August 16th. In regional games, we have already seen some incredible plays, and some young baseball stars shine at the highest level for their ages. The Little League World Series is the biggest stage for youth baseball […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB trade deadline. The move ended up being LA’s primary trade prior to the deadline. They acquired some other key players, but Lynn was the most notable name LA added. Despite previously struggling with the […]

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Keynan Middleton recently made headlines by calling out the White Sox culture as a team. Los Angeles Dodgers SP Lance Lynn, who was dealt to LA from Chicago ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, defended Middleton’s comments, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “I was there a […]

Lance Lynn is as subtle as a freight train speeding through a crossing. The new pitching acquisition of the Los Angeles Dodgers does not try to fool many hitters he faces. Instead, he tries to blow by them with his hard and heavy fastball. “It’s what I’ve done my whole life,” Lynn said. For the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off the MLB trade deadline by making a flurry of acquisitions. They acquired utility man Kiké Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox and later traded for SS Amed Rosario from the Cleveland Guardians. After bolstering their infield/outfield depth with those moves, LA acquired SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly […]

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 […]

It is MLB rumor season with the trade deadline approaching. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team entrenched in plenty of trade buzz, especially with them towards the top of the American League East. However, they haven’t landed a deal just yet. As it turns out, the Rays were interested in acquiring Lance Lynn and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their pitching staff last week when they acquired starting pitcher Lance Lynn  and reliever Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox. While both of those moves should help the Dodgers’ struggling pitching staff, it seems quite likely that the team will be looking for more mound help before the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just recently acquired Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Sunday that Lynn will make his debut with the club on Tuesday against the lowly Oakland Athletics, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Lynn will be followed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox in a trade on Friday. The move was questionable in a sense, but the Dodgers needed pitching depth. Lynn, 36, has pitched to the tune of a miserable 6.47 ERA in 2023. The Dodgers were reportedly interested in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade on Friday. LA received SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly in return for prospects SP Nick Nastrini and RP Jordan Leasure, as well as OF Trayce Thompson, per Jeff Passan. The move highlights an already busy trade deadline for Los Angeles. They […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox are reportedly finalizing a deal that will send SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly to LA, per Ken Rosenthal. Chicago’s return has yet to be revealed. Jeff Passan later revealed the full trade. Full trade, per ESPN sources: Los Angeles Dodgers receive: RH starter Lance Lynn and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be seated on their familiar perch atop the NL West, but the margins remain razor-thin in that division. Thus, with the MLB trade deadline less than a week away from passing, it’s no surprise that the Dodgers are among the teams looking for reinforcements in preparation for the stretch run, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly still interested in trading for Chicago White Sox pitchers Lucas Giolito and/or Lance Lynn, per Bob Nightengale. This update comes after a report that stated the White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are in discussions about Lynn. Giolito is in the midst of a fine season and is expected […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays are searching for any potential acquisition that could aid a deep postseason run. The Rays’ search has led them to the Chicago White Sox, who on the other side of the coin, could be entering a fire sale. As the White Sox look to sell, […]

The Chicago White Sox are going to be sellers at this seasons’ MLB Trade Deadline, and although starting pitcher Lance Lynn has a no-trade list, he would likely be willing to waive his protection for certain contenders, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Lance Lynn can block a trade to the Seattle Mariners, San […]

The MLB trade deadline could get very hectic over the next couple of weeks. With all eyes focused on guys like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, there are plenty of other names. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team that could get involved in a number of different ways, and Bob Nightengale of USA Today […]

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 Cleveland Guardians have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With a losing record after the All-Star break, there’s an argument to be made that the Guardians should be sellers. Cleveland’s place in the standings, however, suggests that the team should strongly consider making additions to the big-league roster. […]

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 […]

The 2023 season hasn’t been a particularly good one for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn, but the 36-year-old is still a popular commodity on the trade market ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. One team that is showing serious interest in Lynn is the Texas Rangers, who enter the All-Star break with a […]

After showcasing his exceptional skills with a remarkable 16-strikeout performance against the Seattle Mariners in his last outing, Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn has once again emerged as a desirable trade target. With the White Sox likely to be sellers after what has been a less than stellar season, the right-handed pitcher is will […]

Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn unarguably turned in one of his most impressive performances this 2023 season against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. In fact, what he did has never been seen in the MLB in 100 years. Lynn played for over seven innings and threw 114 pitches, giving up three earned runs on […]

The Chicago White Sox should be the biggest sellers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With plenty of brand names that could offer help to contenders, the White Sox have a chance to reload their farm system and start the rebuilding process. It would be prudent for the White Sox to decide well before the […]

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn had another tough outing when he faced the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, giving up five runs, four of them earned in five innings, and Lynn spoke about what he has to do to turn things around. “All and all, my stuff feels pretty good,” Lance Lynn said, […]

The New York Mets’ 2023 season has been underwhelming to say the least. New York spent a lot of money in free agency but have yet to receive the return on investment they believed they would. The Mets’ pitching has struggled mightily, while the offense has been inconsistent. New York’s lineup was recently dealt a […]

Just a few seasons ago, the Chicago White Sox looked to be the next great, up-and-coming team in the league. They had what seemed like a cupboard of young, exciting talent just waiting to bust out. Even last year, after winning the AL Central, they looked primed to make another promising run in 2023, winning […]