The Chicago Cubs are performing well this season, but they still need to make roster improvements if they hope to seriously contend for the National League pennant and a World Series title. One of the most pressing needs is in the bullpen, and the team is expected to explore trade options to address it. According … Read more
Major League Baseball has handed Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana a four-game suspension and an undisclosed fine after he attempted to strike a fan during a tense moment in Thursday night’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. The 29-year-old pitcher declined to go into detail when speaking with reporters postgame but said the fan “crossed the … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates need to make meaningful moves at the MLB Trade Deadline if they want to position themselves as contenders by 2026. Fans understand that free agency likely won’t solve the team’s core issues, so this deadline could be critical in acquiring the long-term assets they’ve been missing. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Pirates … Read more
The New York Mets new center fielder at the trade deadline, and Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox has emerged as a particularly compelling option. The key question is whether Boston would actually move Duran. While it may not be the most likely outcome, the Red Sox’s recent blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers shows … Read more
A familiar name from recent Boston Red Sox history could soon find himself on a fifth team in just six years. In a report published Friday, The Athletic’s Will Sammon examined the likelihood that the Chicago White Sox might trade outfielder Andrew Benintendi ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Sammon drew a notable comparison … Read more
Life as a minor league pitcher can be unpredictable and challenging. One day you’re playing on one side of the country, and the next, you’re removed from the roster due to a blockbuster trade and shipped across the nation. That’s what happened to left-handed reliever Zach Penrod, who was traded by the Boston Red Sox … Read more
A Turning Point for the Padres With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a critical juncture. Despite enduring a turbulent season, the franchise appears ready to double down on its ambitions by investing further in its roster. Pursuits of high-impact players such as Michael King and Dylan Cease … Read more
Former SportsCenter anchor Keith Olbermann took to X (formerly Twitter) following Thursday’s heated clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, calling for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to be suspended for a month due to his role in escalating tensions. Dave Roberts should be suspended for a month. What a childish, amateurish, unprofessional … Read more
When news broke Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Pirates had promoted red-hot prospect Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis, fans on social media erupted with excitement — though perhaps not for the right reasons. You guys do remember that an outfielder left in the second inning yesterday to go on paternity leave, right? — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) … Read more
Before the San Francisco Giants pulled off a major trade to acquire Rafael Devers, they were reportedly considering other options. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Giants and Seattle Mariners had been monitoring two Arizona Diamondbacks hitters: Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez. Giants shift focus after landing Devers The addition of Devers likely … Read more
