Reds fans lose their minds over Christian Encarnacio-Strand’s first HR, driving in other young stars
The future looks bright in Cincinnati, as Reds rookie Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a clutch, pinch-hit, go-ahead bomb for his first career home run on Tuesday night.The Cincinnati Reds have a very bright future ahead of them, considering the prospects they have called up have made immediate ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves take possible trade chip off the table with surprise extension
With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Atlanta Braves have taken one of their biggest potential chips off of the table with an extension.Though there was a possiblity that the Atlanta Braves, boasting the best record in baseball, would stand pat at the MLB Trade Deadline, that is looking ...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Guardians trade deadline hand could be forced by injuries
The Cleveland Guardians' plans to potentially get a return for one of their top pitchers have officially blown up for this reason.The Cleveland Guardians may be in a competition for the AL Central title, but it has been far from a great season. Entering Tuesday night, the Guardians are 46-4...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Cardinals dance partner, Mets star off limits, Ohtani asking price
MLB Rumors: Mets active trade deadline won't involve off-limits Pete AlonsoIt's not necessarily a foregone conclusion that the New York Mets are going to be surprise sellers -- at least a surprise in relation to preseason expectations -- at the trade deadline. However, with each passing ...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB rumors: Why Yankees fans will be keeping an eye on Rockies this weekend
DENVER — With the New York Yankees rumored to be looking at a Colorado Rockies outfielder as a potential trade deadline acquisition, the eyes of the Bronx could be on south Florida this weekend as MLB rumors swirl.As we reported earlier in the week, the Yankees and Rockies have been linked...
1970-01-01 08:00
Yankees: Frankie Montas trade has gotten even worse in the past week
The New York Yankees' trade acquisition of starting pitcher Frankie Montas hasn't panned out. Their latest update won't exactly instill optimism from the fanbase.The New York Yankees are in free-fall mode, as they are in sole possession of last place in the AL East division. While...
1970-01-01 08:00
Atlanta Braves Rumors: Shohei Ohtani link, outfield help coming, Max Fried update
Braves Rumors: When is Max Fried coming back?Yes, Atlanta fans were promised Max Fried's triumphant return sometime after the All-Star Break. I can assure you it is coming, as Fried is rehabbing well in the Braves minor-league system the last week or so.House That Hank Built offered up a ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Aaron Boone doubles down on decision not to walk Shohei Ohtani
Yankees manager Aaron Boone proves he's getting more delusional by the week with his latest comments on Shohei Ohtani.If New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone played by baseball's rules, then he's already got three strikes. He's got way more than three, really. He should be ou...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Blake Snell trade fit, Braves superstar trade, Cubs-Astros deal
MLB Rumors: Cubs stars Stroman, Bellinger connected to Astros tradeThough they've done an admirable job trying to fight it, all signs point to the Chicago Cubs ultimately selling at the trade deadline, even if it's with some reluctance from Jed Hoyer. And there are obviously no bigger as...
1970-01-01 08:00
NY Mets: Billy Eppler already has eyes on top Japanese free agent
The NY Mets have their eyes on a top Japanese free agent, and no, it's not Shohei Ohtani.In two weeks, the New York Mets will be prepared to make some moves at the trade deadline, with recent indications suggesting the club will sell rather than buy.Past August, however, the Mets are lo...
1970-01-01 08:00
Time to panic: 3 Cubs trades Jed Hoyer has to make, even if he doesn't want to
In an ideal world, the Chicago Cubs would've made a significant step forward in 2023. Selling at the deadline is the right decision moving forward.Give Jed Hoyer, David Ross and Co. some credit, they have said all the right things leading up to the MLB trade deadline. In fact, the Cubs are ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Cardinals: 4 pitchers St. Louis should target for 2024 reset
The St. Louis Cardinals will look to reset their roster with their focus on the 2024 season. Which pitchers should they target at the trade deadline?John Mozeliak, Cardinals president of baseball operations, let it be known that players will be traded. While "household names" may not b...
1970-01-01 08:00