Justin Verlander contract, explained: Wrinkle puts Astros in a tough spot
Justin Verlander has a wrinkle in the form of a vesting year that could come back to haunt the Houston Astros if his performance decline is precipitous. Justin Verlander is now back on the Houston Astros after a tiny little stint that almost none of us will remember with the New York Mets after ...
2023-08-02 03:50
MLB trade grades: Cardinals mercifully end Paul DeJong era in trade with Blue Jays
Paul DeJong has been struggling for a couple of seasons now with the Cardinals and will get a fresh start with the Toronto Blue Jays.Shortstop Paul DeJong was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays just before Tuesday's MLB Trade Deadline. The St. Louis Cardinals received Matt Svanson, an AA-level...
2023-08-02 03:29
MLB trade grades: Pirates sell hard, send Rich Hill and more to Padres
It's a known fact that the Pittsburgh Pirates would sell at the MLB trade deadline. They sent Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to the Padres.The San Diego Padres and A.J. Preller don't know how to sell at the MLB trade deadline. Hence, they made a deal with the Pirates to add some pitching, a...
2023-08-02 01:58
MLB Rumors: NL West pitching war, Braves in on JV, Cards aren't done
MLB Rumors: Padres and Dodgers both in on Justin Verlander and Eduardo RodriguezThe rivalry between the Padres and Dodgers runs deep. These two franchises have seen their fair share of bench clearing brawls, extra-inning games and batters thrown at. But this rivalry runs even deeper than it appear...
2023-08-02 01:25
MLB Rumors: NY Mets shock Pete Alonso with trade deadline chatter
Justin Verlanderisn't the only New York Mets star up for grabs ahead of the 6 PMMLB trade deadline.The New York Mets kicked the MLB trade deadline into high gear with the Max Scherzer trade. Now, all eyes remain fixated on New York as Justin Verlander rumors build to a crescendo in advance ...
2023-08-02 00:54
Mets rumors: 3 players New York can still sell at the deadline
The New York Mets have already been active at the trade deadline by dealing away a few key players. Which three players could be next?The Mets have taken the deadline by storm, trading away multiple starters. These moves include Max Scherzer and David Robertson, both of which held tremendous val...
2023-08-02 00:21
MLB Rumors: Insider reveals Justin Verlander mystery team
Justin Verlander is the hottest name in the MLB rumors sphere ahead of the 6 PM trade deadline. One new mystery suitor has emerged.The New York Mets opened the MLB trade deadline floodgates with the decision to ship No. 1 ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. A three-time Cy Young winner, Scher...
2023-08-02 00:19
MLB rumors: 7 players to expect to see discussed final trade day
With the trade deadline coming down to the wire, the following players are swirling around the MLB rumors mill.The MLB trade deadline expires at 6 PM E.T., so teams across the league are hammering the phone lines in hopes of improving their team before the final buzzer sounds.For teams in th...
2023-08-01 23:56
MLB rumors: Surprise AL East team eyeing Justin Verlander for World Series all-out push
One AL East team is eyeing Justin Verlander in a trade with the Mets on MLB trade deadline day. It would make them a World Series force.MLB trade deadline day is here, and the rumors are flying with full force after multiple deals went down on Monday. Before the deadline hits at 6 p.m. today, ex...
2023-08-01 21:59
MLB Rumors: Aggressive Astros, Orioles buzz, Yankees selling
MLB Rumors: Houston Astros could land reunion with Justin Verlander if they get aggressiveJustin Verlander has been on a roller coaster ride through the last few weeks before the 2023 MLB trade deadline. One day, he's certainly a goner as the Mets struggle. The next day, he's a lock to s...
2023-08-01 13:15
MLB Trade Grades: Reds acquire much-needed left handed reliever
The Oakland Athletics traded their expiring southpaw reliever, Sam Moll, to the Reds for Top 30 prospect Joe Boyle. Who won the trade?For the better part of the season, Reds fans and media have been calling for Cincinnati to add another lefty to their bullpen.That wish has finally come true ...
2023-08-01 11:47
MLB Rumors: Phillies in on OF, Red Sox spurn calls, Padres avoiding trade
MLB Rumors: Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants competing for Teoscar HernándezThe Mariners were busy on Monday, trading Paul Sewald to the Diamondbacks and AJ Pollock to the Giants. It does not sound like the front office is going to get a break going into the final hours of the MLB trade deadline...
2023-08-01 11:25