NESN.com 7 hours ago
Manny Machado Trade Is Just About Best-Case Scenario For Red Sox
Perhaps the true best-case scenario for the Boston Red Sox would have been to acquire superstar infielder Manny Machado from... Read More »
Baltimore Sun 5 hours ago
With Machado trade completed, Orioles turn attention to Britton, other veterans
In laying out the steps that the Orioles will need to take to return to competitiveness after last night's trade of All-Star shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers, executive vice president Dan Duquette said the first would be to try and swap out the rest of their veteran players who...
BaltimoreBaseball.com 5 hours ago
It’s too soon to evaluate Machado trade, but not to evaluate Machado
Everyone wants to know if the Orioles received excellent value in their deal for Manny Machado. Much to their disappointment, the answer is—ask again in 2020 or 2021. It’s possible that none of the five players the Orioles got from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Machado—outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielders...
Tampa Bay Times 7 hours ago
Dodgers land All-Star shortstop Manny Machado from Orioles
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Manny Machado sweepstakes, getting the prized All-Star shortstop from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade Wednesday night. The Orioles received five prospects: outfielder Yusniel Diaz, right-handers Dean Kremer and Zach Pop, and third basemen Rylan Bannon and
BaltimoreBaseball.com 10 hours ago
Duquette admits it’s time for Orioles to rebuild
Early in Wednesday night’s conference call to discuss the Orioles’ biggest trade in his seven years as the team’s top baseball decisionmaker, Dan Duquette signaled that dealing Manny Machado was just the beginning of a sea change in Baltimore. “Today is the start of the rebuilding process,”...
Federal Baseball 1 hour ago
Column: Nationals Park MLB All-Star Game showed Washington, D.C. shining in national spotlight
D.C. sports fans should be proud. A cold chill ran through my body when I entered the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday. It was the same feeling I had when my parents took me to Disney World. I remember being a little kid, watching the All-Star Game every year with the hope of attending the Midsummer classic during my lifetime. As I walked around the stadium and brushed past baseball fans from all over the country, the little kid inside me was unleashed. It was like a dream. Mike Trout and Aaron Judge taking batting practice. Max Scherzer...
Federal Baseball 7 hours ago
Wire Taps: Harper calls Trout MLB’s best; MASN dispute may end in fall
Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news and hold on for another day without baseball. It’s back tomorrow... Today in Wire Taps: two pieces about the Supreme Court. Happy All-Star Break: Lerner on All-Star Game week: "It worked out beautifully" (MASN)Mark Lerner thought that everything worked...
Call to the Pen 11 hours ago
Tampa Bay Rays should look to extend Wilson Ramos
The Tampa Bay Rays appeared to have an excellent trade chip in Wilson Ramos. With his injury, this gives them another possible option. It appeared to be a matter of time until Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos was traded. Ramos was in the midst of a stellar season, his .297/.346/.488 batting line with 14 […] Tampa Bay Rays should look to extend Wilson Ramos - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 1 hour ago
Ramos for Capps, Part II? Cleveland deals catching prospect for relievers
If you want to make Minnesota sports fans instantly angry, you … well … you have a lot of options. But one thing you can definitely do is mention the 2010 midyear trade that brought relief pitcher Matt Capps to the Twins for catching prospect Wilson Ramos. Capps was a PROVEN CLOSER and All-Star that...
NorthJersey.com 46 mins ago
Noah Syndergaard focused on Yankees and Subway Series, not trade rumors
Noah Syndergaard isn’t too focused on what the Mets do come trade deadline time. He has to pitch to a potent Yankees lineup Friday night.
NorthJersey.com 8 hours ago
Mets have some strong pieces, but will they cash in before the trade deadline?
The Mets are expected to be busy leading into the trade deadline. Which players may stay and which may go?
KC Kingdom 2 hours ago
Royals Rumors: Looking at a potential Mike Moustakas trade
The Dodgers acquisition of Manny Machado by the Dodgers opens the door for the Royals rumors to begin on Mike Moustakas. Could the Royals and Phillies workout a trade? Did the Kansas City Royals do the right thing by holding off on trading away their ‘pieces’ last season? Perhaps, we will never know and quite […] Royals Rumors: Looking at a potential Mike Moustakas trade - KC Kingdom - KC Kingdom - Royals, Chiefs, Jayhawks, Kansas State, Mizzou & More
Plain Dealer 5 hours ago
Cleveland Indians reportedly acquire closer Brad Hand from San Diego
Tribe reportedly adds left-handed closer Brad Hand from San Diego
The Crawfish Boxes 1 hour ago
Crawfish Boxes is hiring writers
This is your shot to join our team and cover the Astros! The All Star Break has passed, and Crawfish Boxes is gearing up to cover the Astros down the stretch. That means it’s time to add some people to our team. The Crawfish Boxes is looking for new contributors! If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’re passionate about the Astros and the community we’ve built here at Crawfish Boxes. Keep reading to find out if one of these opportunities is a good fit for you. What skills and qualifications should you have? We’re looking for writers who: Are passionate about the...
SportsDay 38 mins ago
Five projects the Rangers need to take on in the second half of the season - or even by the trade deadline
As the Rangers prepare for the second half of the season and kick their organizational overhaul into first gear, they approach it with 2020 vision.Or 2021. Possibly 2022.What’s clear is the rebuild won’t be completed by the trade deadline or by the coming offseason. This is a long-term project. And though it’s been clear since the first month of the season that this was the direction the team was headed, only now can it take the first big steps towards actually implementing changes.The trade deadline may allow the Rangers to restructure the roster. It may allow for more experimentation...
Bless You Boys 1 hour ago
Victor Reyes is finally getting a chance to impress
An injury to Leonys Martín left a big hole, but Victor Reyes is doing a decent job filling it. Let’s be honest. Nobody really wanted Victor Reyes. He didn’t make sense with the roster. There were seemingly better options on the table, as the Tigers drafted first in the Rule 5 draft. He simply didn’t impress in any single aspect of his game other than his size and speed combo. The front office was either unwilling or unable to trade for his rights and send him to Toledo, and so Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire seemed set to use him as Victor Martinez’ personal pinch runner. The whole...
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Rox Pile 7 mins ago
Colorado Rockies: What the path back to Rocktober looks like
The All-Star break came at the worst time for the Colorado Rockies. After winning five straight games and 13 out of the last 16, the Rockies were forced to take a break from their hot play and sit for four days as the unofficial midpoint of the season festivities took place in Washington, D.C. They now have […] Colorado Rockies: What the path back to Rocktober looks like - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Lookout Landing 8 mins ago
Threat Assessment: The Oakland Athletics
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Pinstripe Alley 8 mins ago
Justus Sheffield lone Yankees prospect on Keith Law’s midseason top 50
The left-hander takes the number 12 spot, but there are some notable absences. Earlier today, Keith Law released his midseason top 50 prospects list. Curiously enough, only one member of the Yankees’ farm system cracked the list. Justus Sheffield, the club’s top pitching project, ranked number 12. Law talks up Sheffield’s velocity and plus slider, as demonstrated at last weekend’s Futures Game. He’s skeptical of the southpaw’s changeup usage and offered remarks on his generally poor command. Still, he gives the Yankees’ top minor league arm a positive outlook. “He’s very...
South Side Sox 14 mins ago
Super Stats Pack: Minors
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Reviewing the Brew 18 mins ago
Milwaukee Brewers: Choosing Between Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar
The Milwaukee Brewers have been connected to both Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar of the Minnesota Twins lately. But which one is the better fit with the Crew? Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Milwaukee Brewers will target Brian Dozier among other players and pitching upgrades are expected as well. Whether Rosenthal heard the Brewers’ interest […] Milwaukee Brewers: Choosing Between Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
