Austin Riley home run pace: Can hot bat catch Andruw Jones?
Austin Riley is well ahead of pace to surpass Andruw Jones in the Atlanta Braves' record books, alongside bash brother teammate Matt Olson.What Austin Riley has done at the plate since the All-Star Break for the Atlanta Braves is absolutely mind-boggling.In Atlanta's 8-0 shutout vi...
2023-08-06 02:47
3 Cubs who weren't traded at the deadline, but will be gone this offseason
The Cubs decided to position themselves as late sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Still, these players are coming up on their final days.The Chicago Cubs at one point looked like one of the most obvious sellers in regards to the MLB trade deadline. After all, Chicago had players on contracts se...
2023-08-06 01:21
Braves' best addition had nothing to do with trade deadline
The best move the Atlanta Braves made at the trade deadline was not messing around with the rotation at all.All Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos needed to do at the trade deadline was to trust his gut, be patient and let things sort themselves out.While addressing some minor b...
2023-08-05 22:16
Yankees appear open to new plan for Luis Severino after latest bad start
Pitcher Luis Severino had yet another bad start, this time against the Houston Astros. Now, it appears the New York Yankees are open to a new plan for their starter.The New York Yankees, despite being in the news for all the wrong reasons this week, won back-to-back games against the Tampa Bay R...
2023-08-05 11:49
Phillies fans show support to Trea Turner with standing ovation
The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase showed their support for shortstop Trea Turner during his rough season by giving him a standing ovation on Friday night.The Philadelphia Phillies were looking to load up their roster to make another run to the World Series. Their big move was signing shortstop T...
2023-08-05 08:57
MLB Rumors: Cardinals should act on reunion with former draft pick gone wrong
Could the St. Louis Cardinals finally reunite with a former slugger for the remainder of the season?The St. Louis Cardinals made the tough choice to sell at the MLB trade deadline with a postseason berth out of the question. They traded Jack Flaherty, Jordan Montgomery, and Jordan Hicks at the t...
2023-08-05 06:25
Pack it up, MLB: Max Fried is back and Braves World Series push is stronger than ever
Max Fried made his first start for the Atlanta Braves in three months on Friday. The rest of baseball might as well pack up and go home now.Mowing down major-league batters and looking like one of the best pitchers in baseball is just like riding a bike -- or it might be if you ask Atlanta Brave...
2023-08-05 05:27
Shohei Ohtani Power rankings: Where Mets, Dodgers, Angels stand after trade deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline had a direct impact on Shohei Ohtani's historic free agency. Here's the details.After the Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani at the August 1 deadline, it had a direct impact on the 2023 season -- and also his free agency.H...
2023-08-05 04:28
Cancer sucks: Phillies fans find something they hate more than struggling Trea Turner
Phillies fans are turning their frustration with Trea Turner into something productive by funneling donations towards a cancer charity in his honor.What do baseball slumps and cancer have in common? They both suck.But one particular baseball slump is also now helping in the fight against can...
2023-08-05 03:51
Anthony Rizzo concussion timeline: Everything to know about Yankees injury
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was recently placed on the injured list. Here's what to know about his concussion timeline.On Thursday, the New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion syndrome. The following is a brief description ...
2023-08-05 03:28
Money talks: Are the Angels putting Shohei Ohtani's health at risk?
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has put the team on his back the last few weeks, but it hasn't helped their postseason hopes. Now, Ohtani is injured.Shohei Ohtani left Thursday's start against the Seattle Mariners -- in which he became the first player in MLB history to h...
2023-08-05 02:55
4 players Braves missed on at the deadline, but can sign this offseason
The Atlanta Braves weren't active at the trade deadline but they can sign some of the players they missed on trading for in free agency this offseason.As the dust settled on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, the Atlanta Braves didn't make much noise. It's been made clear that Alex Anth...
2023-08-05 02:47