MLB trade grades: Phillies add Tigers All-Star to starting rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies are making a push for the postseason, and they solidified it by adding Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. Let's grade the trade.The Philadelphia Phillies managed to sneak into the postseason last year and made a run to the World Series, where they fell just ...
2023-08-02 04:18
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 trade grades: Braves land bullpen help they seek in deal with Rockies
For the second time in recent days, the Atlanta Braves have plucked a veteran reliever from the Colorado Rockies.On Tuesday, the Braves landed Brad Hand in a deal with the Rockies, boosting their bullpen. The 33-year-old southpaw was in the World Series last season as a member of the Philadelphi...
2023-08-02 01:26
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
Did Marcus Stroman tank his trade value to force a stay in Chicago?
Marcus Stroman was once a leading player thought to be available at the MLB trade deadline. His last few starts have left lots to be desired.Plenty thought Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman's first several starts in 2023 were a fluke, and that he'd quickly slow down througho...
2023-08-01 23:24
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