
MLB trade grades: Phillies add Tigers All-Star to starting rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies are making a push for the postseason, and they solidified it by adding Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. Let's grade the trade.The Philadelphia Phillies managed to sneak into the postseason last year and made a run to the World Series, where they fell just ...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: Braves making last-ditch effort to improve starting pitching
The Atlanta Braves aren't done at the trade deadline as they are in on two big names to improve their starting pitching.No, the Atlanta Braves aren't the ones dealing for Justin Verlander at the MLB trade deadline. But they are in the starting pitching market.According to MLB Netwo...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: Astros used a wild card to convince Justin Verlander of Houston return
Justin Verlander is reunited with the Houston Astros -- and one factor in particular helped get the deal across the finish line.The Houston Astros were under tremendous pressure to make a move after the Texas Rangers' trades for Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery. Well, mission accomplished...
1970-01-01 08:00

Yankees trade deadline watch: Is late scratch signal outfielder will be traded today?
Harrison Bader is not in the Yankees lineup today, and here's the latest on what that means for a potential trade.On MLB trade deadline day, a player not showing up in a team's lineup will always trigger some sort of speculation from the world. Could it mean the player is part of a dea...
1970-01-01 08:00

Justin Verlander contract, explained: Wrinkle puts Astros in a tough spot
Justin Verlander has a wrinkle in the form of a vesting year that could come back to haunt the Houston Astros if his performance decline is precipitous. Justin Verlander is now back on the Houston Astros after a tiny little stint that almost none of us will remember with the New York Mets after ...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB trade grades: Cardinals mercifully end Paul DeJong era in trade with Blue Jays
Paul DeJong has been struggling for a couple of seasons now with the Cardinals and will get a fresh start with the Toronto Blue Jays.Shortstop Paul DeJong was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays just before Tuesday's MLB Trade Deadline. The St. Louis Cardinals received Matt Svanson, an AA-level...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: What an Astros-Mets trade for Justin Verlander 'favorites' would look like
Per Mark Feinsand, the Houston Astros are favorites to land New York Mets ace Justin Verlander. What would it cost to land him?A Justin Verlander return to Houston may very well be in the cards. Just a few weeks ago, this did not seem possible, as the New York Mets want to contend in 2024 and JV...
1970-01-01 08:00

Tom Verducci and Jon Heyman Play TBL Bingo
TBL Bingo, featuring Jon Heyman and Tom Verducci.
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB trade grades: Pirates sell hard, send Rich Hill and more to Padres
It's a known fact that the Pittsburgh Pirates would sell at the MLB trade deadline. They sent Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to the Padres.The San Diego Padres and A.J. Preller don't know how to sell at the MLB trade deadline. Hence, they made a deal with the Pirates to add some pitching, a...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB trade grades: Braves land bullpen help they seek in deal with Rockies
For the second time in recent days, the Atlanta Braves have plucked a veteran reliever from the Colorado Rockies.On Tuesday, the Braves landed Brad Hand in a deal with the Rockies, boosting their bullpen. The 33-year-old southpaw was in the World Series last season as a member of the Philadelphi...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: NL West pitching war, Braves in on JV, Cards aren't done
MLB Rumors: Padres and Dodgers both in on Justin Verlander and Eduardo RodriguezThe rivalry between the Padres and Dodgers runs deep. These two franchises have seen their fair share of bench clearing brawls, extra-inning games and batters thrown at. But this rivalry runs even deeper than it appear...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: NY Mets shock Pete Alonso with trade deadline chatter
Justin Verlanderisn't the only New York Mets star up for grabs ahead of the 6 PMMLB trade deadline.The New York Mets kicked the MLB trade deadline into high gear with the Max Scherzer trade. Now, all eyes remain fixated on New York as Justin Verlander rumors build to a crescendo in advance ...
1970-01-01 08:00