These young prospects could all be on the move if the New York Yankees decide to get busy at the trade deadline. Stop me if you’ve heard this before — it’s the end of July and the New York Yankees are about to get busy on the trade market. With less than two weeks to
Month: July 2019
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 18: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues with home plate umpire Brennan Miller #55 during the second inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo
The end of July is always a busy time for Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs, and these five trade targets could provide a boost to their World Series chances. For Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein and his front office, the end of July has been time to shine since the team began its run
Nick Castellanos vented some frustration about Comerica Park on Sunday, and thus basically asked the Detroit Tigers to trade him. As part of his 3-for-5 day, Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off home run on Sunday to give the Detroit Tigers a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers are still just 13-34 at home
Pete Alonso was a revelation during the first half, capped by winning the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game. So what has happened since? Heading into spring training, Pete Alonso was considered a potential difference-maker for the New York Mets. He has delivered, with a .265/.360/.610 slash-line, 33 home runs (third in the National
With the Colorado Rockies apparently at least listening to offers on outfielder Charlie Blackmon, should other teams tread lightly? Losers of six of their last seven and with a 3-12 record in July, the Colorado Rockies have faded to five games back of the second Wild Card in the National League. A shift to sell-mode
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 20: Starting pitcher Zack Greinke #21 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on July 20, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Marvel’s 5 most exciting reveals at Comic-Con 2019 by Brandon Crespo The Philadelphia
Mike Minor would certainly be an upgrade for the Yankees rotation, but a deep dive into his 2019 statistics show that he isn’t anything close to an ace. The Yankees are one of several contenders shopping for high-end starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. The Rangers are willing to deal Mike Minor for the
The Nationals are locked in a tense battle for a postseason berth. They won’t make the playoffs without a healthy Max Scherzer leading their rotation. If the postseason started today the Nationals would make the field via one of the National League’s Wild Card berths. If fans in Washington want to see a playoff run
The New York Mets should sell at the trade deadline, and these are their five best trade chips waiting to be cashed in. For the second year in a row, a strong start to the season has gone completely up in smoke for the New York Mets. After keeping themselves a shade over .500 for
It’s common knowledge that the Yankees would like to add an ace pitcher before the Trade Deadline, but Aaron Boone’s team needs more than one extra arm. The Yankees deserve a lot of credit for building a big lead in the AL East despite a rash of injuries to big-name stars. GM Brian Cashman can’t
Over his 16-year career, Roy Halladay won 203 games and two Cy Young Awards. But what mattered most is what he meant to Toronto and Philadelphia. The date was Sept. 27, 1998, the opponent the Detroit Tigers. And the pitcher on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays was an unheralded 21-year-old rookie in just
This week’s MLB Power Rankings also break down each team’s approach before the July 31 trade deadline. Who could be on the rise, and on the move? 30. Detroit Tigers, 29-64, last in the AL Central (ranked 30th last week) It’s trading season folks and the Tigers are reportedly open for business, with starter Matthew
The Arizona Diamondbacks are firmly in playoff contention, but the notion of trading Zack Greinke is an indicator they’ll be a trade deadline seller. After an offseason move toward rebuild mode, the Arizona Diamondbacks certainly had low expectations for 2019. But here there are above .500 (50-48) entering Saturday’s action, one game back of the
It’s been a modest drought since the Angels reached the playoffs, and this could be their time to aggressively add starting pitching for a push towards October. With the trade deadline approaching, the Angels find themselves with a 50-49 record and 6.5 games back behind the second Wild Card spot. They are among six teams
The MLB’s annual Trade Deadline is fast approaching, here’s everything you need to know before the craziness ensues later this month. The Trade Deadline is almost always on July 31 at 4 pm ET, and new this year, the MLB has ended the waiver Trade Deadline so teams will have to make all their moves
After back-to-back trips to the World Series, do the Los Angeles Dodgers need to make a blockbuster move at the deadline? The Los Angeles Dodgers may have gone to the World Series two years in a row and have played in four of the past six National League Championship Series, but the franchise is still
The Chicago White Sox have a promising future, and they see Rick Renteria as the manager to see their rebuild through. Since sitting one game below .500 (41-42) at the conclusion of play on July 3, the Chicago White Sox have lost nine of their last 10 games (0-7 since the All-Star break. A third
The Philadelphia Phillies are leaving no stone unturned in search of a starting pitcher, but Marcus Stroman belongs at the top of their list. Since leading the NL East in early June, the Philadelphia Phillies have fallen to 50-47, 7.5 games back in the division and a half-game of a Wild Card spot. Rumors have
TORONTO, ON – MAY 23: Toronto Blue Jays Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) reacts during the MLB regular season game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox on May 23, 2019, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Road to All Out episode 1
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 09: First baseman Jake Bauers #10 of the Cleveland Indians catches Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees in a run down during the third inning at Progressive Field on June 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Phillies should easily hone in on acquiring Marcus Stroman
The Cleveland Indians could trade Trevor Bauer independent of their status as a contender, and these five teams should be ready to make a deal for him. Since June 2, the Cleveland Indians have trimmed 7.5 games off their deficit in the AL Central and trail the Minnesota Twins by just four games entering Thursday.
Almost every team in the National League is in the conversation for a Wild Card, but which teams should actually be looking to upgrade at the trade deadline? The addition of the second Wild Card continues to do exactly what Major League Baseball hoped it would — add drama to the long and drawn-out regular
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 13: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 13, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) IT Chapter Two’s final trailer spoils the fun by Kareem Gantt The San Francisco Giants have
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 15: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Travis d’Arnaud #37 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Patricio Pitbull, Darrion
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 22: Former pitcher Frank Viola of the Minnesota Twins speaks during a ceremony honoring the 30th anniversary of the 1987 World Series Championship before the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers on July 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Tigers 6-5. (Photo
With other contenders sure to look other ways, the Tampa Bay Rays seem to be ramping up their interest in Zack Wheeler. It seems the New York Mets can’t even get being a trade deadline seller quite right, with starting pitcher and top target for contenders Zack Wheeler landing on the IL Monday due to
San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith will be on the move soon, and these five teams should start working up trade proposals now. There aren’t many more obvious trade candidates as July 31 approaches than San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith. The 30-year-old All-Star is a free agent at the end of the season and
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman will be one of the premier arms on the trade block at the deadline, and these five teams need to be after him. In obvious rebuilding mode, the Toronto Blue Jays have been quietly making 28-year-old right-hander Marcus Stroman available, with multiple contenders already hot in pursuit. After making
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees warms up on the field prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) College football 2019 season preview: Ranking the Top 100 players