New York Yankees could face more rotation trouble as Carlos Rodon exits with injury
The Yankees' pitching rotation could have more struggles ahead after Carlos Rodon exited Sunday afternoon's game with an apparent injury.The New York Yankees pitching rotation is in flux. Although Nestor Cortes returned from the 60-day IL and had a solid outing, the rotation has had mo...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: What would a Tigers-Eduardo Rodriguez contract extension look like?
After he wanted "contract enhancements" to waive his no-trade clause, what might a contract extension for Eduardo Rodriguez from the Tigers look like?Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez made a trade deadline headline when he blocked a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, even if the ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Alex Cora sounds absolutely enraged at Alex Verdugo after benching him
Alex Verdugo was made unavailable for Saturday's loss due to a "manager's decision." It sounds like it was disciplinary.The Boston Red Sox lost 5-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, a game in which Alex Verdugo was a healthy scratch from the lineup.The loss was incred...
1970-01-01 08:00
Mets rumors: 3 players who weren't traded at the deadline, but will be this offseason
The Mets sold at the deadline, but there will be more selling to do this offseason. Here are players that are almost certain to get moved as the strategy changes.The New York Mets aren't just shifting gears, they are moving their locomotive to a new track entirely. Team owner Steve Cohen ha...
1970-01-01 08:00
Anthony Rizzo explains how scary head injury went months undiagnosed
Anthony Rizzo was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome months after he suffered a related injury. Here's why it went so long undiagnosed.A not-so-funny running joke about the New York Yankees is their injury luck and a perceived lack of competence of its medical department.While thos...
1970-01-01 08:00
Aaron Boone gaslighting Yankees fans again over embarrassing Giancarlo Stanton play
New York Yankees fans were not pleased with manager Aaron Boone over his explanation of Giancarlo Stanton's embarrassing run at home on Saturday against the Houston Astros.The New York Yankees have found their winning ways as of late after a rough return from the All-Star break. On Saturday...
1970-01-01 08:00
WATCH: Trea Turner gets triumphant curtain call after city rallies behind him to motivate night before
The city of Philadelphia and its baseball fans might have cheered Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner right out of a massive slump.On Friday night, Philadelphia Phillies fans stood up and cheered for Trea Turner in the midst of a miserable batting slump. If you believed the stereotypes of Phi...
1970-01-01 08:00
Austin Riley home run pace: Can hot bat catch Andruw Jones?
Austin Riley is well ahead of pace to surpass Andruw Jones in the Atlanta Braves' record books, alongside bash brother teammate Matt Olson.What Austin Riley has done at the plate since the All-Star Break for the Atlanta Braves is absolutely mind-boggling.In Atlanta's 8-0 shutout vi...
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Cubs who weren't traded at the deadline, but will be gone this offseason
The Cubs decided to position themselves as late sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Still, these players are coming up on their final days.The Chicago Cubs at one point looked like one of the most obvious sellers in regards to the MLB trade deadline. After all, Chicago had players on contracts se...
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves' best addition had nothing to do with trade deadline
The best move the Atlanta Braves made at the trade deadline was not messing around with the rotation at all.All Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos needed to do at the trade deadline was to trust his gut, be patient and let things sort themselves out.While addressing some minor b...
1970-01-01 08:00
Yankees appear open to new plan for Luis Severino after latest bad start
Pitcher Luis Severino had yet another bad start, this time against the Houston Astros. Now, it appears the New York Yankees are open to a new plan for their starter.The New York Yankees, despite being in the news for all the wrong reasons this week, won back-to-back games against the Tampa Bay R...
1970-01-01 08:00
Phillies fans show support to Trea Turner with standing ovation
The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase showed their support for shortstop Trea Turner during his rough season by giving him a standing ovation on Friday night.The Philadelphia Phillies were looking to load up their roster to make another run to the World Series. Their big move was signing shortstop T...
1970-01-01 08:00