Pedro Martinez on young Red Sox pitcher: ‘I see this kid and I see myself’
Boston Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez had high praise for one of the team's brightest young players.Last night, the Boston Red Sox ran roughshod over the Seattle Mariners in a 12-3 victory. One of the night's stars was young starting pitcher Brayan Bello; he pitched five innings, giving...
2023-05-18 22:29
MLB rumors: Cashman trash is now treasure, Red Sox pitcher demoted, walk-offs are everything
Today's MLB rumors roundup looks at a former Yankees star hitting the trade block, a Red Sox pitcher getting a role change, and more.The MLB season is long and grueling, but there is always drama to be had. Usually, it's sprinkled into a game here and there throughout each week, but th...
2023-05-18 22:23
Braves continue to look genius for not staying tied to Vaughn Grissom
The Atlanta Braves' confidence in shortstop Orlando Arcia has paid off, as he hit a game-winning home run on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers.The Atlanta Braves have been pretty steadfast in their belief in certain players. We have seen the trust they had in designated hitter Marcell Ozu...
2023-05-18 11:58
Nolan Arenado all but puts himself in Cooperstown with latest feat
Cardinals third-baseman Nolan Arenado notched his 1000th career RBI on Wednesday night, all but confirming he'll eventually head to Cooperstown.It was just a week ago as the St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up a three-game set against the Cubs that star third baseman Nolan Arenado looked like an...
2023-05-18 11:20
Zac Gallen paid homage to Randy Johnson in the 1 way you don’t want to
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen did something that only Randy Johnson has done, albeit unintentionally.Zac Gallen has been everything the Arizona Diamondbacks could have hoped for. The team is exceeding expectations early on this season, sitting near the top of the NL West stand...
2023-05-18 06:57
Braves rumors: 3 rental pitchers Atlanta should trade for at the deadline
The Atlanta Braves are expected to be without Max Fried and Kyle Wright until late July at the earliest. Who could they trade for?Alex Anthopoulos is a smart general manager. He's unlikely to overpay for a rental option, especially at pitcher. Hurlers are unpredictable, for the most part. L...
2023-05-18 04:46
Mets No. 1 prospect leaves Scott Boras for a hip-hop artist
Mets top prospect Francisco Alvarez will be singing "A Summer Without You" to Scott Boras all season long.New York Mets top-ranked prospect Francisco Alvarez is changing his representation and changing the vibes: he's dropping Scott Boras in favor of a less distinguished but more ...
2023-05-18 03:23
Chicago Cubs rumors: 3 players who won't be on the roster by June 1
The Chicago Cubs are sure to undergo some surprising roster changes by June 1, even though it's just a few weeks away.Sitting four games under .500 in a crowded NL Central division, the Chicago Cubs need to make some changes. Despite a hot start to the season after acquiring shortstop Dansb...
2023-05-18 01:49
Why Mark Vientos' call-up is too little, too late for Mets
Top prospect Mark Vientos has been mashing down in AAA; but did the New York Mets ultimately wait too long to call him up?At 20-23, inexplicably in fourth place in the National League East, Steve Cohen's handsomely-paid Mets are one of the laughingstocks of MLB right now.The low-payroll...
2023-05-18 00:45
Cardinals rumors: Rotation shuffle, playoff odds, Nolan Arenado's streak
As the St. Louis Cardinals continue to look for ways to climb up the rankings in the National League Central, a change in the rotation is coming.Matthew Liberatore is expected to make his 2023 MLB debut on Wednesday night as the St. Louis Cardinals wrap up a series with the division-leading Milw...
2023-05-17 22:53
NY Mets Rumors: Long-awaited promotion, Justin Verlander, MLB vet call out team
NY Mets rumors: Finally call up Mark VientosThe Mets made a long-awaited promotion on Wednesday, calling up infielder Mark Vientos to the big leagues. Given New York's disappointing start to the season, perhaps Vientos can give them the jolt they need.The Mets are a team full of veterans,...
2023-05-17 22:25
Was Jared Shuster's start enough to earn his spot in Braves' rotation?
The Braves called up one of their top prospects, Jared Shuster, for a pseudo-audition for a spot in the rotation. Was his outing enough to earn the job?Injuries to Max Fried, Kyle Wright and Ian Anderson have left the Atlanta Braves, despite being comfortably at the top of the NL East early in t...
2023-05-17 10:55