Aaron Boone doubles down on decision not to walk Shohei Ohtani
Yankees manager Aaron Boone proves he's getting more delusional by the week with his latest comments on Shohei Ohtani.If New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone played by baseball's rules, then he's already got three strikes. He's got way more than three, really. He should be ou...
2023-07-19 00:54
MLB Rumors: Blake Snell trade fit, Braves superstar trade, Cubs-Astros deal
MLB Rumors: Cubs stars Stroman, Bellinger connected to Astros tradeThough they've done an admirable job trying to fight it, all signs point to the Chicago Cubs ultimately selling at the trade deadline, even if it's with some reluctance from Jed Hoyer. And there are obviously no bigger as...
2023-07-18 23:57
NY Mets: Billy Eppler already has eyes on top Japanese free agent
The NY Mets have their eyes on a top Japanese free agent, and no, it's not Shohei Ohtani.In two weeks, the New York Mets will be prepared to make some moves at the trade deadline, with recent indications suggesting the club will sell rather than buy.Past August, however, the Mets are lo...
2023-07-18 23:19
Time to panic: 3 Cubs trades Jed Hoyer has to make, even if he doesn't want to
In an ideal world, the Chicago Cubs would've made a significant step forward in 2023. Selling at the deadline is the right decision moving forward.Give Jed Hoyer, David Ross and Co. some credit, they have said all the right things leading up to the MLB trade deadline. In fact, the Cubs are ...
2023-07-18 22:50
Cardinals: 4 pitchers St. Louis should target for 2024 reset
The St. Louis Cardinals will look to reset their roster with their focus on the 2024 season. Which pitchers should they target at the trade deadline?John Mozeliak, Cardinals president of baseball operations, let it be known that players will be traded. While "household names" may not b...
2023-07-18 08:21
Cardinals rumors: John Mozeliak makes trade deadline targets crystal clear
The Cardinals are prepared to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline with one clear area they're looking to improve above all else.They certainly didn't expect it to be this way this season, but the Cardinals are not in a position to win right now. So the focus has to turn to the future....
2023-07-18 07:55
MLB Rumors: 3 Shohei Ohtani trade fits and what each team can offer the Angels
While a Shohei Ohtani trade feels very unlikely, it isn't impossible. Here are three potential trade fits in case the Angels do move him.With the Los Angeles Angels at 46-48, and nine games back in the American League West, there is a strong argument to be made that the team should trade Sh...
2023-07-18 07:26
3 players the Dodgers should trade for not named Shohei Ohtani
The Angels don't plan on trading Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers, per Jon Heyman. With that in mind, they have other, more pressing targets.The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be the frontrunner for Shohei Ohtani's services this offseason. It's much of the reason they declined to...
2023-07-18 05:55
Blue Jays: 3 players Toronto should trade for not named Marcus Stroman
The Toronto Blue Jays have been connected to Marcus Stroman since the weekend, but it would be unwise to trade for him now.The Blue Jays should avoid Marcus Stroman for several reasons. First, he insulted general manager Ross Atkins on his way out the door. Second, his value is far too high righ...
2023-07-18 04:58
Cardinals Rumors: Nolan Arenado's future, top prospect buzz, surprising DFA
Cardinals Rumors: Nolan Arenado is safe in St. LouisBy most accounts, including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are unlikely to be moved at the MLB Trade Deadline. Arenado in particular opted into his contract last offseason, meaning he's likel...
2023-07-18 03:48
Don't panic: Matt Olson has perfect message for Braves fans
Matt Olson said the right things Atlanta Braves fans needed to hear after a dreadful series.For the first time in months, the Atlanta Braves have actually lost a series.I know, it stinks, but these things do happen all the time, even to the best teams in baseball. After dominating in Game 1 ...
2023-07-17 22:52
Was ESPN unprofessional to ask Phil Nevin about Shohei Ohtani rumors?
ESPN asked Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin about the rampant Shohei Ohtani speculation... in the middle of a game.The MLB trade deadline is only two weeks away. Naturally, the name dominating the conversation has been Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar in the final yea...
2023-07-17 22:19