Braves get great update on Max Fried after All-Star Break
The Braves got some pretty sweet news after a pretty sweet All-Star game: ace Max Fried is recovering well and on track to return to the majors this season.Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried took the first step in his recovery from his forearm injury last week, making his first rehab start with th...
2023-07-14 00:27
Cardinals: John Mozeliak's take on Oli Marmol will infuriate the fanbase
The St. Louis Cardinals are selling at the trade deadline, that much is certain. Yet, John Mozeliak refuses to blame Oli Marmol at all.Finally, John Mozeliak is done preaching patience. With St. Louis 11 games out of their easiest postseason path, and 14 games under .500 at the All-Star Break, t...
2023-07-13 23:55
MLB Rumors: Red Sox reunion, D'Backs hesitate, Reds trade link
MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks not going to be 'reckless' at trade deadlineAmong the many surprises of the 2023 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as playoff heavyweights. Their roster pales in comparison to other star-studded ones, yet they have still somehow managed to stay atop t...
2023-07-13 23:18
Yankees new jersey ads can pay for less than half a Shohei Ohtani
The New York Yankees are the latest MLB team to add a jersey patch to their noted pinstripes courtesy of Starr Insurance, though it won't help them afford Shohei Ohtani.There's something about advertisements on jerseys that bothers the old heads like myself (okay, I'm only 30), es...
2023-07-13 22:59
MLB Rumors: All-Star could waive trade veto for move to contender
Royals star Salvador Perez may think it's time to leave Kansas this season -- that is, if he wants to chase another ring.Two things are certain about Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez's career: he isn't getting any younger, and he isn't going to win anything in Kansas in...
2023-07-13 12:26
Braves: Alex Anthopoulos is stunting on baseball with collection of All-Stars
There's a big brain behind the Braves' moves of the past half decade, and his name is Alex Anthopoulos. Long live his reign.The Atlanta Braves' general manager is better than your team's general manager in 2023. He might be the best GM in baseball right now.Alex Anthopoul...
2023-07-13 10:29
MLB Rumors: Phillies court Juan Soto with tampering-adjacent gesture
Juan Soto trade rumors are starting to swirl, and the Phillies flirted with some tampering rules with a potential look to court him.As the San Diego Padres entered the All-Star break four games under .500 and in fourth place in the NL West, what the club full of stars is going to do at the MLB T...
2023-07-13 09:49
MLB Rumors: Cardinals best trades, Braves-Red Sox trade, Dodgers target
MLB Rumors: Dodgers connected to Lucas Giolito tradeIt's no secret that the top MLB Trade Deadline priority for the Los Angeles Dodgers figures to be pitching. Whether it's a starter, a reliever, or both, the Dodgers desperately need to combat a series of unfortunate injuries in addition...
2023-07-13 08:45
Shohei Ohtani gave Mariners fans all kinds of hope praising Seattle
Shohei Ohtani showed the city of Seattle some love at the MLB All-Star game, and Mariners fans' hearts skipped a beat. Is this true love?This is the beginning of an extremely one-sided relationship, maybe.Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani is set to become a free agent at the end of...
2023-07-12 11:25
Aaron Boone hates fun, isn’t buying the chicken parm narrative
Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently countered the viral chicken parm story going around, adding his own cranky flair to the narrative.The New York Yankees thought they solved a complex problem with a simple, often microwaveable TV dinner: chicken parm.A week ago, Yankees rookie shortstop An...
2023-07-12 10:47
MLB Rumors, All-Star Game edition: Shohei Ohtani, Marcus Stroman, Michael Lorenzen trade fits
MLB Rumors: Best Michael Lorenzen trade fit - Cincinnati RedsThough he's far from a superstar, it's hard to not be impressed with the work that Detroit Tigers starter Michael Lorenzen has put forth this season in order to earn an All-Star Game selection. In 15 starts, the veteran right-h...
2023-07-12 09:56
No Ragrets: Cardinals All-Star Weekend couldn't go much worse
The St. Louis Cardinals MLB All-Star weekend has been...not great. Nolan Arenado is their only representative, and their former players are excelling.The MLB Home Run Derby consisted of two former St. Louis Cardinals -- Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena -- battling against one another in the fir...
2023-07-12 09:51