The Yankees need to get healthy if they’re going to contend for a World Series title in 2019, but trading for one of these five players would also help. Loads of Yankees stars are still missing time on the Injured List, but that doesn’t mean that general manager Brian Cashman is going to sit around
Month: May 2019
The Minnesota Twins have had a promising start to the season, with the inside track to win the AL Central. These five players should be on their trade radar. Spurred by a new, aggressive, homer-happy approach offensively, and starting pitching that has mostly been top-notch, the Minnesota Twins have one of the best records in
Dee Gordon hasn’t been quite the same since being hit on the wrist, and now he’s going on the IL to take away a speed threat for his fantasy owners. Since being hit on the right wrist by a pitch on May 9 then subbing into a couple games, Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon
Robinson Cano had a couple incidents of not running out ground balls this past weekend against the Miami Marlins. Let’s face it, that’s the least of the Mets’ concerns. The New York Mets are fading fast in the NL East and things are not looking good for their playoff chances. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen
NBA Draft 2019: 5 targets for the New Orleans Pelicans by Ian Levy NBA Playoffs 2019: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Game 4 live stream: Watch online by Ian Levy The latest injury to Yoennis Cespedes could lead to an unprecedented shakeup in the New York sports scene. Yoennis Cespedes suffered ankle fractures after a
For the struggling Washington Nationals, the temptation to trade Anthony Rendon before the third baseman leaves in free agency may be too strong Anthony Rendon‘s days with the Washington Nationals may be numbered. The 28-year-old is on the final year of his contract, and with the Nationals rapidly falling out of the playoff race the
The New York Mets had a disastrous series in Miami on the weekend and fans let the club know it on social media The New York Mets came limping back home on Monday after a weekend they would rather forget. The Mets were swept by the last-place Miami Marlins over the weekend and have now
The Cleveland Indians have won the American League Central division the past three years. Who are the five players the club needs to trade for in order to keep that streak alive? *Stats as of May 17, 2019. Under manager Terry Francona, the Cleveland Indians have been a dominant force in the AL Central. Francona
If Joe Girardi wants to manage again, he should have plenty of options looking toward 2020. In search of a fresh voice, the New York Yankees let Joe Girardi go after a 91-win season and and ALCS appearance in 2017. He surfaced as a candidate for the managerial openings of the Cincinnati Reds and Texas
When Robinson Cano left the Yankees he was one of the best players in the game. He’s returned to New York as an absolute disaster for the Mets. When the Mets front office designed to swing a deal to bring Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the Big Apple this offseason they knew Cano was
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 03: Pitcher James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees throws in an MLB baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on May 3, 2019 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 6-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) Preakness Stakes 2019: Start time, TV channel,
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – MARCH 19: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (74) celebrates after scoring in the third inning of a Major League Baseball spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, FL on March 19. (Photo by Mary Holt/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Highly-touted prospects are being called up on virtually a daily basis now, and the Colorado Rockies have promoted Brendan Rodgers. Now that service time concerns are in the rearview mirror, top prospects are being promoted to the big leagues across baseball. The Colorado Rockies are joining the party, with Thomas Harding of MLB.com reporting Brendan Rodgers will
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 26: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base as he hits a double for his first career MLB hit in the ninth inning during MLB game action against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre on April 26, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 11: New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (41) at bat during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays on May 11, 2019 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Chatri Sityotdong teases huge 100th show for
In search of a face of the franchise, at least in theory, is Josh Bell now that for the Pittsburgh Pirates? In baseball’s financial pecking order, the Pittsburgh Pirates have come in on the low end ever since Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonilla departed in free agency. A resurgence to contention a few years ago
Losing Miguel Andujar is a significant blow to the Yankees, but the team can still make the World Series in 2019 due to their organizational depth. Most Yankees fans saw it coming a mile away, but Wednesday’s revelation that Miguel Andujar will miss the rest of the 2019 season due to his torn labrum still
The Mets pitcher may be struggling on the surface, but his “struggles” may be overblown. The New York Mets are currently still in the hunt for a division title in the NL East. However long that hunt actually lasts is up to them. Their pitching staff is one of the most talented in all of
Don’t you dare blame the MLB Postseason format for allowing the A’s into October, it’s a blessing we should all cherish. Most of the time, you know how and why a team is in the playoffs. And then every so often there’s a team like the Oakland Athletics, where everyone else at the party is
The Toronto Blue Jays are clearly in sell mode. They need to set their sights on these five players if they decide to deal one of their veterans The Toronto Blue Jays’ play so far in May is what a rebuild looks like. In 11 games this month the Blue Jays have won just twice
OAKLAND, CA – MARCH 13: Howard Terminal and the Oakland Estuary are seen from this drone view in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The site is being considered for the Oakland Athletics new ballpark and for housing on the northern side near Schnitzer Steel. (Photo by Jane Tyska/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 18: Miguel Andújar of the New York Yankees watches the game from the dugout during an MLB baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 18, 2019 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Royals won 6-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) Game of Thrones:
MILWAUKEE, WI – JUNE 21: Keston Hiura, the Milwaukee Brewers 2017 first round draft pick, participates in batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park on June 21, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) NBA Playoffs 2019: Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 1 live stream:
As we approach the midway point in May, American League teams are continuing to struggle while the National League teams are cruising. We are halfway through the month of May and it’s evident that a lot of the teams in the American League are struggling, and look like they’re going to continue to struggle. The
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 18: Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 18, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) NBA rumors: Knicks would use No. 1 pick for Anthony Davis trade by Cody Williams After a
The Chicago Cubs and Addison Russell just can’t stop dropping the ball when it comes to his domestic abuse suspension. For about as long as the franchise has existed, the Chicago Cubs have been one of Major League Baseball’s most lovable teams. Lovable Losers, some might say. The Cubs were always the fun team that
Eight teams need Madison Bumgarner’s consent before dealing for him this season, but some franchises need the ace southpaw more than others. As the San Francisco Giants fall further and further out of the race in the NL West, it becomes more and more likely that Madison Bumgarner is going to be dealt. It’s very
The Giants ace may be on the decline statistically, but his strategic move might land him a massive new contract with a contender. MadBum is a MadGenius looking for MadCash. That’s one way of looking at one of the great power plays in MLB trade history. Last week, San Francisco Giants ace pitcher Madison Bumgarner
2019 didn’t begin the way the reigning World Series champion Boston Red Sox would have liked. Who are the five players the team needs to trade for? Dreadful, concerning and surprising are three words that perfectly describe the early season play of the Boston Red Sox. Led by Alex Cora, the club has been trying
Baseball is a funny game, filled with rituals and superstitions. In this piece, we look at one for each of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball. When it comes to the sport of baseball, there are not many things more synonymous with the game than its rich tradition of rituals and superstition. In this