The Toronto Blue Jays could have acquired Rookie of the Year candidate Jack Flaherty from St. Louis for Josh Donaldson in the offseason, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. If Toronto Blue Jays fans are upset they didn’t get more for Josh Donaldson, they aren’t going to like what the team turned down. The Blue
With the expected move to dismiss John Gibbons, here are some candidates to be the next Toronto Blue Jays manager. Rumors have pointed that direction for a while, but on Wednesday the Toronto Blue Jays will reportedly officially announce that manager John Gibbons will not be back next season. After making the playoffs in 2015
We will rank and discuss each team Manny Machado has been rumored with. Which team will prevail? The bidding appears to be down to three teams for the services of premier free agent infielder Manny Machado. We’ll look at the three apparent finalists to look at which organization is the best fit for the slugger,
The San Diego Padres have the prospects necessary to make the Toronto Blue Jays consider moving their ace Marcus Stroman. If the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in moving on from Marcus Stroman, the San Diego Padres are an ideal trade partner. The Blue Jays and Padres are discussing a deal that would send the
Daniel Murphy is set to sign with the Colorado Rockies, and his fantasy baseball value is set to rise accordingly. During the 2015 postseason, Daniel Murphy became an unlikely star with half as many home runs (seven) as he had during that entire regular season. He carried that into the following two seasons with the
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 18: Zach Britton #53 of the New York Yankees reacts after a ninth inning game ending double play against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 18, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) NBA Rookie Rankings: 5 players with the
What the Yasiel Puig trade means for Reds and Dodgers. It looks like the National League Central just got a whole lot more interesting. In a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers have sent LHP Alex Wood, UTIL/C Kyle Farmer, OFs Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, plus $7M to the Cincinnati Reds for RHPs Homer
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been constantly on the Bryce Harper back burner, but they don’t feel like spending over $300 million. Phenom Bryce Harper isn’t signing anytime soon. With several teams in on him, one of significance is the Dodgers. They are one of the clubs that continue to come up in the conversation
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 100th error of the season cost them a game against Washington on Monday as fielding miscues continue to haunt the team. The Philadelphia Phillies literally threw away a game against Washington on Monday night, and it exposed a major flaw that continues to haunt the team as they push towards the playoffs.
Having now traded for Jean Segura, Bryce Harper appears a better fit than Manny Machado for the Phillies as they pursue big free agents this offseason. The Phillies entered this offseason with the 20th highest payroll in baseball, with the expectation being that they would use all of that extra money they have lying around
The Phillies continue to be one of MLB’s most active teams this winter. Adding Jean Segura will give Philadelphia a big boost, but did they overpay Seattle? Manny Machado may still be a target for the Phillies, but they no longer need the superstar free agent to play shortstop. Philadelphia now has Jean Segura to
Major League Baseball has a clear focus on today’s game- home runs. Big, huge, eye-popping home runs. They make poster-boys out of players like Joey Gallo in hopes of creating an illusion that the game is more exciting, at a time in which league-wide batting average is at a record low. More interestingly, players have
The Yankees got their shot to recruit Manny Machado on Wednesday, but was one 90 minute meeting enough to secure the superstar free agent? Any Yankee fan that wants to see Manny Machado wearing pinstripes in 2019 needs to hope Brian Cashman is a very succinct orator. The team’s front office certainly didn’t spend too
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23: Miguel Andujar #41 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 23, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Orioles defeated the Yankees 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) NFL Week 16 picks against the spread by Nick
After a disappointing season, Paul Molitor is out as Minnesota Twins manager. So who could replace him? After four seasons as Minnesota Twins manager, multiple reports surfaced early Tuesday afternoon that Paul Molitor has been fired with a press conference announcing the move to come. Molitor succeeded Ron Gardenhire, and had 305-343 record over the last
Miguel Sano has offered far more distraction and untapped promise than production lately, so the Minnesota Twins may have to make a tough decision. A bad moment in Minnesota Twins history came when they decided to release an injury-prone slugger named David Ortiz in December of 2002. Miguel Sano may not become a playoff hero
GM Brodie Van Wagenen, hired by the New York Mets in October, thinks they’re now the favorites in the NL East after an already busy offseason. The New York Mets, favorites in the NL East? New GM Brodie Van Wagenen certainly thinks so. Van Wagenen, hired by the Mets in October, didn’t take long to
The Angels aren’t going to make the playoffs this season, so they want to clarify their future. That requires an honest conversation with Mike Trout. There’s no question the Los Angeles Angels want to continue to build their team around Mike Trout for years to come. That isn’t a massive gamble considering he’s the best
Recent history suggests it’s not a good idea, but Albert Pujols wants to play first base every day next year. Over the last few years, as could be expected as he goes through his mid and late 30’s, Albert Pujols has primarily become a designated hitter for the Angels. That shifted this year, with Shohei
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 05: Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians reacts after allowing a solo home run to Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros in the fourth inning during Game One of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 5, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Brock Holt #12, Eduardo Nunez #36, Mitch Moreland #18, and Andrew Benintendi #16of the Boston Red Sox celebrate with champagne in the clubhouse after clinching the American League Championship Series in game five against the Houston Astros on October 18, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by
Filling out the bullpen might not be Brian Cashman’s top priority, but it’s something the Yankees must do effectively to contend in 2019. The chase to sign Manny Machado is understandably the Yankees top priority this week. That doesn’t mean it’s the organization’s only priority. It’s safe to expect Brian Cashman to move quickly on
The Baltimore Orioles have been atrocious this season, and the pitching side of things has led them to almost 100 losses. The Orioles made a necessary move when they dealt superstar Manny Machado before the trade deadline. Furthermore, the team’s farm system was bleak as well until the trade. Now, the club has acquired a
The Los Angeles Angels are running out of time with Mike Trout, but they are making an effort in free agency. It appears the Los Angeles Angels are making an effort to be competitive during the last years of Mike Trout’s contract. The question is, will pursuing Yasmani Grandal be a big enough splash? Many fans
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out during the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Aquaman review: DC’s latest
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As they try to stay in the playoff race, the Arizona Diamondbacks have addressed a significant need with a trade for Eduardo Escobar. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the playoff race, 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and a half-game back of the second NL Wild Card
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 08: Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley (23) hits a sacrifice fly to drive in a run during the third inning of the American League Divisional Series Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians on October 8, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Houston defeated Cleveland 11-3 to
As the Seattle Mariners try to stay in the playoff race, Felix Hernandez can’t stay in the starting rotation. After a couple clean innings to start the game, things quickly went astray for Felix Hernandez against the Texas Rangers Tuesday night. When it was all said and done, he allowed a career-worst 11 runs (seven
Chris Archer makes his debut Thursday night for the surprising Pittsburgh Pirates after being acquired at the trade deadline Chris Archer realizes Thursday marks the beginning of a new chapter in his baseball career. The 29-year-old Archer takes the mound tonight for his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates