It is almost a guarantee at this point that Michael Soroka will make his long-awaited season debut for the Atlanta Braves this week vs. the Oakland Atheltics. With Michael Soroka being a healthy scratch ahead of his Sunday start for the Gwinnett Stripers, it almost certainly signifies that he will be making his triumphant return
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. MLB Rumors, Carlos Correa, Braves, Marcus Stroman (Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) MLB Rumors: Carlos Correa’s contract drama back in play Carlos Correa signed with three teams this offseason, only to have two of those deals reneged thanks to suspicious medicals. Correa’s ankle appeared to be the holdup for both the
Atlanta Braves, Dylan Dodd. (Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images) Braves Rumors: Dylan Dodd getting his last shot? The bullpen games were clearly not a viable option for the Atlanta Braves moving forward after the two most recent iterations ended up in losses for the club. It was something that manager Brian Snitker clearly wanted to
Tyler O’Neill, St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals are fighting back into contention, but that won’t keep these players on the roster through the trade deadline for various reasons. Don’t look now, but the St. Louis Cardinals are starting to look like the baseball team we thought they’d be
The Shohei Ohtani trade market could be the wildest MLB has ever seen, but another pundit has linked him to a surprise landing spot. The writing has seemed to be on the wall that, if the Los Angeles Angels drop out of contention this season, that a Shohei Ohtani trade could be on the table.
Ken Rosenthal recently walked through the most and least secure managers in the MLB. Here are the most surprising ones, as well as some other tidbits. With just under a third of the MLB season complete, the reviews are coming in for teams based on how well they’re holding up to the expectations placed on
Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) When can we stop asking Freddie Freeman about the Braves? Alright, it’s been fun. I have thrived on the Atlanta Braves-Freddie Freeman content perhaps more than anyone else in sports media, but it’s been over a year since he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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 this week gave
John Mozeliak, St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) STL Cardinals Rumors: John Mozeliak contradicts himself about 2023 offseason One of the big questions about the St. Louis Cardinals offseason was the lack of addressing starting pitching. It seemed to be an obvious need for the club, yet they made no move of consequence
Atlanta Braves, Matt Olson. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Braves Rumors: Matt Olson disgusted with himself over strikeouts It’s hard to complain too much about what Matt Olson has done for the Braves this season. After all, the prized trade acquisition from last offseason tied for the Atlanta lead in home runs (11) and has
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been aggressive in contract extension talks. Now, they’re talking to right-hander Mitch Keller, but a deal is not close. In the last 15 months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes and outfielder Bryan Reynolds to the two richest contracts in franchise history. And they shouldn’t stop there. Right-hander
Mike Clevinger, Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) MLB trade season is getting almost two months away, and here are trade fits for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. With the regular season over one-quarter over already, it’s time to start looking ahead toward the MLB trade deadline. There
DENVER, CO – MAY 14: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before batting in the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. MLB Rumors (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Should Bryce Harper expect punishment? Despite missing a month
The baseball season is cruising along, and MLB teams are starting to regret the moves they have made in the offseason. On Saturday, the Cardinals took Willson Contreras out of the starting catcher role after they committed to him for several years and $87.5 million to backfill Yadier Molina. Oli Marmol may not be long
Brent Rooker, Oakland A’s. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves are going to be surefire buyers on the trade market, but who are the perfect trade targets from the biggest possible sellers? Particularly after erasing a small skid with a blowout victory over the Rangers on May 15, Atlanta Braves fans can go
Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 06, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Orioles GM issues a giant nothing statement on Adley Rutschman extension Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias is arguably the best front office
Dereck Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Braves Rumors: Kyle Wright moves to 60-day IL, Atlanta claims Dereck Rodriguez off waivers The Braves made the long-expected move to place starting pitcher Kyle Wright on the IL, unfortunately on the 60-day variety, on Monday. Given that he’s not only expected to be out for
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 30: Zach Jackson #61 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at RingCentral Coliseum on April 30, 2023 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Reds 5-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: NY Mets should trade for Zach Jackson or Matt Duffy The
ALLENTOWN, PA – AUGUST 02: Mark Vientos #13 of the Syracuse Mets in action during a game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park on August 2, 2022 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. MLB Rumors (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: When will Mets call up Mark Vientos? The New York Mets called up Brett
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 24: Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. MLB Rumors, Royals, Tigers (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: White Sox will trade Lucas Giolito eventually In
In this week’s edition of Inside the Clubhouse, we delve into an unnoticed Giants-Padres trade, Willson Contreras and the White Sox as sellers. On Tuesday afternoon, I received a text from a source that said: “Have you heard anything about a trade between the Giants and Padres? Start digging.” I sent texts out to people
Boston Red Sox, James Paxton. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) The Red Sox could be in on an elite trade target, will finally get to see a debut they’ve waited over a year for, and the secret to Jarren Duran’s breakout. A majority of the offseason for Boston Red Sox fans, perhaps outside
Jack Flaherty (22) reacts after getting a strikeout with he bases loaded to end the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Cardinals Rumors Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Cardinals Rumors: Should fans be concerned about Jack Flaherty? Jack Flaherty’s fastball velocity is low — that’s no secret. He’s thrown 21 fastballs
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves brought in Chad Pinder. Considering their success with former A’s, the signing could pay off in a big way. After the Washington Nationals released Chad Pinder, the utilityman fielded significant interest from the Atlanta Braves and a team in the American League East. Ultimately, with Pinder choosing between minor-league
Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves will surely be buying on the trade market to boost their World Series contention, but some Braves trade targets aren’t worth it. What do you do in MLB when you’re already rich? Particularly when it comes to the trade deadline, you look
Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers returns to the dugout after his eleventh strikeout to end the inning during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field on April 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Jacob deGrom’s return timetable is unclear The Texas Rangers have
Willson Contreras, St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals have a Willson Contreras problem. Now, they are tasked with figuring out if he’s their long-term answer at catcher. The St. Louis Cardinals‘ decision to remove Willson Contreras as the team’s catcher only 32 games after signing him to a five-year,
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, MLB Rumors, Matt Mervis. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) MLB Rumors: What would it take for the Yankees to fire Aaron Boone? For the New York Yankees to actually fire Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman is going to need to see more than some April struggles. Yes, New York is 17-15,
Miles Mikolas, St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) This MLB offseason was among the most wild in recent history. Here are three moves that teams would already like to have back. The MLB offseason provided some major twists and turns, perhaps none bigger than the Carlos Correa sweepstakes. He agreed to a $350
Scott Barlow, Kansas City Royals (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves are well on their way to contending again but the roster isn’t perfect. Which trade targets should the Braves already have an eye on? Everything that we thought could work for the Atlanta Braves to make the club a World Series contender