This season has been a complete disaster for the Atlanta Braves—far worse than even their harshest critics could have predicted. Plagued by injuries and underwhelming performances, they find themselves in fourth place in the NL East at the All-Star break, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by 12.5 games with a 42–53 record. They’re also nowhere near … Read more
Veteran pitcher Aaron Wilkerson has decided to opt out of his minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, as reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Wilkerson, 36, posted a 4.17 ERA across 18 starts for Triple-A Louisville, recording 78 strikeouts and a 1.06 WHIP over 95 innings. Source: Veteran RHP starter Aaron Wilkerson has opted … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly eyeing All-Star catcher Sean Murphy of the Atlanta Braves as a potential trade deadline acquisition. Despite having Elias Díaz and Martin Maldonado on the roster, the Padres are looking to upgrade their catching corps with a more impactful offensive player. Murphy fits that profile, and his name has also … Read more
Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson made a significant impact with several teams throughout his MLB career, including the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He was a transformative figure in Seattle, helping elevate the Mariners’ profile, and he played a crucial role in the Diamondbacks’ … Read more
With the July 31 trade deadline fast approaching, the Seattle Mariners appear to be finding their rhythm at just the right moment. While overtaking the Houston Astros—who hold a 6.5-game lead in the AL West—might be unrealistic, the Mariners remain firmly in the hunt for a Wild Card spot. The series against the New York … Read more
The New York Yankees have several areas they’ll likely look to address ahead of this year’s trade deadline. With Clarke Schmidt recently landing on the injured list and DJ LeMahieu struggling, bolstering the starting rotation and infield may become priorities. An outfielder doesn’t appear to be on their radar for now. With Aaron Judge, Trent … Read more
Right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene is currently in his fourth MLB season with the Cincinnati Reds. Drafted second overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, he made his major league debut in 2022. Hunter Greene’s rehab start Tuesday has been pushed back. Reds starter said he felt continued discomfort in injued groin area. Got another MRI. — … Read more
After being one of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest weaknesses in 2024, the bullpen has emerged as a major strength this season. Since the beginning of May, Pirates relievers have posted a 3.53 ERA, 3.47 FIP, and 1.18 WHIP. While their strikeout rate sits at just 21.4%, they’ve limited walks to 8.9% and lead the majors … Read more
With their pitching staff decimated by injuries, the New York Mets are actively exploring trade possibilities across the league, and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Mitch Keller has emerged as a possible target in what could be a major midseason move. The Mets’ rotation has been hit hard, with Griffin Canning (60-day IL, Achilles rupture), Kodai … Read more
Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently surveyed several MLB executives to get a sense of what could unfold as the trade deadline approaches. According to those polled, the Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to shop left-hander Andrew Heaney in the coming weeks. Bowden noted that the 34-year-old southpaw owns a 4.16 ERA over 17 starts and … Read more
