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Today’s Reflections Plenty has been written below about Matthew Boyd’s stellar performance Tuesday night. Not much was made about the team effort from the offense in the 5-2 game. Not a lot of glitz, but it needs to be mentioned. Alex Bregman, PCA, Dansby Swanson and Miguel Amaya each had two hits in the game. […]
It didn’t quite come with the new prospect smell of Boston Smith winning the White Sox’s minor league Player of the Month for June, but enough had changed under the hood with Pitcher of the Month Jairo Iriarte that his Zoom call served partially as a reintroduction to Chicago media members. Iriarte talked about his… The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 8, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Jimmy Crooks has terrible timing. In more ways than one. In most organizations, he would be in a pretty great spot right now. Sure, he’s struggled pretty mightily in his second try at the major leagues. But he’s a catcher and considered a good defender at that. Teams will wait multiple years for your bat […]
Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants welcome the Colorado Rockies to Oracle Park tonight to begin a four-game series. Because that’s what everyone wanted after a weekend series at Coors Field last week. Four more games! I am, of course, kidding. Literally no one wants this, probably not even the players on either […]
The first thing people learn about Willi Castro the baseball player is usually that he can play practically anywhere on the field. When asked back in April how many different gloves he has Castro said, “I have plenty with me. I think I probably have, like, 10 of them right now, and I’ve got way […]
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets 9, Norfolk Tides 3 – Game 1/F7 Cade Povich got roughed up in Norfolk’s first game of the day. He struggled with control, walking four across 3.1 innings, which (in part) led to the seven runs he allowed on six hits and two strikeouts. Cameron Weston came on to record the final […]
Yesterday, Royals 1st baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone announced he will partake in the Home Run Derby next week. One of the best young sluggers in the game is taking his powerful left-handed swing to Citizen Bank Park next week. Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, […]
Pacers sign Larry Nance! Colts hardest to replace players are…! Fever allow 106 in loss! Cubs win!
With the 2026 MLB draft set to begin, Carlos Collazo looks back on some of this year's fastest risers expected to go in the top five rounds. The post MLB Draft Prospects: Biggest Risers In The 2026 Cycle appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
In dynasty fantasy football startups, reliable running backs are scarce, and committees make dependable options difficult to secure. Elite rookies like Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love offer early volume, but managers often overpay for youth or wait multiple seasons for ... read more »
Cardinals History By The Numbers In 2025 the Louisville Defense didn’t just carry the water, they carried the entire tanker. Defensively the Cards stood out in multiple categories, making a mark not only in conference play but also on the national stage. Their 59% allowed completion percentage was tied for first in the ACC, as […]
Each week during the fantasy baseball season, I take a look at the relief pitcher landscape to aid in waiver wire and trade decisions. There have been a lot of injuries over the past week, shaking up the top 40. Fantasy Baseball ... read more »
The 2026 fantasy baseball season has seen plenty of significant movement with some of Major League Baseball’s top prospects. Injuries, poor performance and team context have led to significant movement in minor league systems. Some of baseball’s biggest prospects have ... read more »
With less than one month until the trade deadline, the silly season of rumors are starting to swirl and while some of those “extrapolations” are purely for the views, this report by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic hypothesizes that if the Boston Red Sox decide to sell, starting pitcher Sonny Gray would […]
Milwaukee Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff’s difficult year has taken another turn as the right-hander remains on the injured list because of a labrum issue. After making just nine starts this season, Woodruff is now facing another setback, with reports revealing a separate injury concern. “Brandon Woodruff returned to Milwaukee for a MRI and imaging revealed [...]
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated trade value chart for Week 15 of the 2026 MLB season. This column will bring you our updated trade rankings with several top buy-low and sell-high options, including Freddy Peralta, Bryan Woo, and more. With the All-Star break just days away, managers should take the time to assess their […]
Rangers are said to be eyeing another 20-year-old midfielder as they look to wrap up the signing of Vanja Dragojevic.
“The Cubs are good enough defensively. They don’t need an extra outfielder,” the commentator remarked during the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday. While the former put up a good fight, hitting 4 homers in response to the Cubs’ 5, the ‘extra outfielder’ grabbed the spotlight more than the scoreline. The Baltimore Orioles […] The post Fan Invades Field, Dances in Strange Scenes During Orioles’ Loss to Cubs appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Real Madrid are never far away from the biggest names in football, and their long-term search for another superstar striker continues to create headlines. Even with a squad already packed with attacking quality, the Spanish giants always plan several years ahead, especially when a generational goalscorer becomes part of the conversation. From Manchester City’s point […] The post Just in: Erling Haaland transfer dream is alive despite huge contract at Man City appeared first on CaughtOffside .
The Orioles are reportedly heavily reliant on their model
Former Minnesota Twins hitting coach David Popkins may need his own version of a Rally Sausage to save the struggling Toronto Blue Jays.
Is it just me, or is it taking much longer than usual for all of the Home Run Derby participants to be announced? The contest is four days away and we still don’t know all eight players that will take the field Monday night. Maybe it’s because MLB is awaiting word from a pair of […]
What events are coming to Citizens Bank Park with the All-Star Game in Philadelphia?
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (38-37/7-7) GAME ONE: SYRACUSE 9, NORFOLK 3 / 7 (BOX) Game one of their doubleheader was a drubbing, as the Mets went up in the top of the first and held the lead throughout. Christian Arroyo and Cristian Pache drove in those runs in the first, on an RBI double and single […]
In part one of this five-part trade deadline primer, I looked at the Brewers’ roster and determined what their primary needs are. While things could certainly shift over the next 25 days (look no further than yesterday’s Brandon Woodruff news, or the injury to David Hamilton, which put the Brewers’ infield in a bit of […]
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