The New York Yankees were lucky to have a dominant closer this season, though not the one they originally planned on. When Devin Williams struggled early in the year, Luke Weaver stepped into the closer role and thrived, posting a 1.05 ERA and recording eight saves over 25 2/3 innings. However, Weaver has now landed … Read more
The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to Dom Smith, having faced him numerous times in the past. Now that the veteran outfielder has opted out of his contract with the Yankees and hit free agency, the Braves might consider bringing in a familiar face to bolster their outfield depth. With Mets fans already lobbying for … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies are shifting veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker to the bullpen in an effort to spark the team amid a four-game losing streak that threatens to derail their season. The decision follows a rough outing by fellow starter Jesús Luzardo, who allowed 12 runs to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, prompting a series of … Read more
Will the St. Louis Cardinals Trade a Franchise Cornerstone This Season? That question continues to surface, regardless of how the team is performing. Whether the Cardinals are winning — as they currently are — or struggling, trade rumors have remained a central storyline. Or more accurately, the lack of actual trades. Nolan Arenado stayed put … Read more
MLB icon Albert Pujols and his wife, Nicole, recently celebrated a touching family moment as Nicole’s daughter, Sophia, attended her high school prom. The couple proudly shared photos on social media of Sophia in her elegant gown, drawing warm wishes from fans who were moved by the special occasion. Albert, a future Hall of Famer … Read more
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the veteran infielder opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Sunday. Smith had been playing for their Triple-A team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where he appeared in 45 games, hitting .255 with eight homers and 28 RBI — with seven of those home runs coming in … Read more
In Sunday’s rubber match between the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves, Garrett Crochet turned in a dominant performance, giving up just one earned run over seven innings to lead Boston to a 3-1 victory and improve their record to 29-32. Despite the team’s sub-.500 mark, Crochet has been a standout, overpowering the Braves with … Read more
After a series of failed pursuits, the Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a notable free agent, signing Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract. While he wasn’t a superstar like Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto, Santander was a reliable power hitter expected to give the Jays’ offense a much-needed lift. At least, that … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays have made another roster move, bringing back rookie left-hander from Triple-A Buffalo while designating veteran right-hander José Ureña for assignment. Lucas, who began the season with the big-league club and delivered two scoreless outings in a row, will be active for Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. With Erik Swanson … Read more
Reliever Nick Anderson has signed a minor league deal with the Rockies, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The Gaeta Sports Management client had been with the Cardinals on a minor league contract but exercised an opt-out clause and quickly found a new team. Anderson had been pitching for Triple-A Memphis, making 17 appearances … Read more
