As the trade deadline approached, Brian Cashman, the general manager of the New York Yankees, left no stone unturned in his quest to bolster his team’s roster. He looked for both right-handed and left-handed relievers, infielders, outfielders, and starting pitchers. Among the players that caught his eye was Jack Flaherty, a talented starting pitcher from
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The Atlanta Braves made a significant move late Monday, acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This transaction marked a reunion with two key players from the Braves’ World Series-winning 2021 team. In return, the Giants received left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league third baseman Sabin Ceballos.
In a recent move that surprised many fans and analysts alike, the White Sox, Cardinals, and Dodgers agreed to a three-team, eight-player trade. This trade involved significant players moving between teams, with potential implications for the remainder of the MLB season. One of the key players in this trade is starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who
Amidst a surplus of outfielders on the New York Yankees roster, Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was recently acquired from the Miami Marlins, has expressed his willingness to play third base for the team. Despite primarily playing second base for the Marlins, Chisholm moved to center field last season, showcasing his versatility on the field. Yankees
The Miami Marlins have seen a recent surge in players hitting for the cycle, with the most recent being Xavier Edwards. Edwards became only the second player in Marlins history to hit for the cycle, accomplishing this feat during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This achievement is quite remarkable as the Marlins had never
Jazz Chisholm Jr. recently made his debut with the New York Yankees following his acquisition from the Miami Marlins. He expressed his excitement about wearing the iconic pinstripes and playing for one of the most renowned teams in baseball history. Chisholm highlighted the significance of donning the same uniform that legends like Derek Jeter once
The San Diego Padres made a significant move by acquiring right-handed reliever Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays. This trade came at the cost of their top pitching prospect, Dylan Lesko, along with two other minor league players – center fielder Homer Bush Jr. and catcher J.D. Gonzalez. The Padres were looking to fortify
The recent acquisition of right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays by the Baltimore Orioles has sparked numerous discussions within the baseball community. The trade addressed a pressing need for the Orioles and significantly strengthened their starting rotation. The move comes at a crucial point in the regular season, with both teams involved in
The Seattle Mariners, who have been struggling offensively and are in dire need of a boost, have made a significant move by acquiring All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays. The trade was announced on Thursday night, with two minor leaguers, outfielder Aidan Smith and right-hander Brody Hopkins, heading to the Rays, along
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a significant move by acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins. This trade marks the first major transaction of a deadline season that has been relatively quiet so far, with few teams actively unloading players. Puk, who is 29 years old, began the season in the Marlins’ rotation
The 2024 New York Yankees have had a rollercoaster of a season. Prior to June 15, they seemed unstoppable, boasting the best record in the majors. However, since that date, they have spiraled downwards, landing themselves with the second-worst record in baseball. This stark contrast has left fans and analysts scratching their heads, wondering what
In the recent matchup between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees, the Mets employed a clever pitching strategy to counter the sizzling slugger, Aaron Judge. The Mets decided to pitch around Judge, intentionally walking him four times in the game. This tactic proved to be effective as they were able to keep
The rivalry between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets is always a heated one, and it seems like former Yankee Luis Severino is adding fuel to the fire. In a recent interview, Severino made some comments about the Yankees’ hitting lineup, stating that they “only have two good hitters.” This has caused
The recent decision by the Seattle Mariners to place first baseman Ty France on outright waivers comes amidst a teamwide offensive slump. This slump has resulted in the Mariners squandering a double-digit-game lead in the American League West. France, a former All-Star, has struggled since his return from the injured list, hitting a paltry .159/.275/.227
Adrian Beltre, a former Texas Rangers great, took center stage on Sunday during the annual induction ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. After a remarkable 21-year career that resulted in 3,166 hits and five Gold Gloves at the third base, Beltre was enshrined alongside other baseball legends. Beltre’s induction, along with
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, one of the prominent starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is facing an uncertain future as he remains sidelined due to a strained rotator cuff. Despite being five weeks removed from getting shut down, he is yet to throw his first bullpen session. Yamamoto expressed his desire to return before the end
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto made a comeback on Saturday after being on the 10-day injured list. This three-time All-Star underwent meniscectomy surgery on his right knee on June 12 after being placed on the IL retroactive to June 10. Despite the injury setback, Realmuto returned to the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he
Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees slugger, is on track to return to game action late next week after straining his left hamstring on June 22. This injury led him to be placed on the injured list for the eighth time in the past six years. Stanton expressed his goal of putting together a few more good