The Chicago Cubs are in a terrible slump. They dropped from a great 27-12 record down to a shaky 32-30. Just three weeks ago, they were the best team in the National League Central. But since May 9, they have won only five games and lost 18. Now, manager Craig Counsell has offered perhaps the […]
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Adjectives that come to mind about Dave Roberts in the media are measured, reasoned, and thoughtful. Maybe a bit verbose or circular, especially when it comes to injury updates. The point is that it’s rare when Roberts calls out a player, and it’s usually a doozy when it happens. The anger of the quiet person […]
The Reds have successfully sent right-hander Lyon Richardson and left-hander Brandon Leibrandt through waivers unclaimed, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Both pitchers were designated for assignment earlier this week. Leibrandt has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Louisville while Richardson has elected free agency. Richardson, 26, becomes a free agent for the first time. The Reds […]
While there’s no guarantee that the Tigers will trade ace Tarik Skubal, they would be wise to entertain offers for him heading into the trade deadline. Set to become a free agent in 2027 with a potential lockout on the horizon, Skubal is a tantalizing trade chip — despite an injury* — thanks to Detroit […]
The New York Mets have been struggling as of late, recently losing two out of three games in their road series against the Seattle Mariners. The Mets currently sit at 27-35 on the 2026 MLB season, well below the playoff line in the NL East. The Mets have played the majority of this season without […]
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The D-backs sit three game over .500, leaving them seven and a half games behind the division-leading Dodgers but just a half game back in the NL Wild Card hunt. There’s plenty of time for their outlook to change with the trade deadline two months down the road, but as things stand, Arizona seems likely […]
Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello has struggled mightily throughout the 2026 campaign. However, he has seen some success when working behind an opener. On Thursday though, interim manager Chad Tracy had Bello start from first pitch. That ended in disaster, as he allowed eight earned runs over five innings pitched. Six of those runs […]
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San Diego Padres star Manny Machado delivered a pivotal swing Thursday afternoon, hitting a 435-foot two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to bring the Padres back into the game. Wheeler had dominated through six hitless innings before Bryce Johnson broke up the no-hit bid with a leadoff single in the seventh. Machado […]
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Yesterday voting opened for the All-Star game. It is insane that we are already this far into the season, but here we are. The Nationals have two players who deserve to start in Philly next month. Through the first two months and change, CJ Abrams and James Wood have done enough to earn a starting […]
The St. Louis Cardinals have upset expectations so far during the 2026 season. They are also expected to receive a boost, as outfielder Lars Nootbaar will return from injury soon. Nootbaar has one year of team control remaining on his contract. However, he could reportedly be a trade candidate. Jeff Passan of ESPN recently published […]
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While Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts seems to think his team’s success is enhanced by others’ inefficiencies, it won’t stop the team from pursuing big-name help in trade talks. And here is the Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Aroldis Chapman. At 38 years old, Chapman is having yet another standout year. He totaled 32 […]
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1:58pm: Wade’s deal contains a $1MM base salary, Rome adds. 12:57pm: The Astros are signing veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major league contract, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Wade, a Covenant Sports Group client, opted out of a minor league contract with the White Sox last week. Houston’s 40-man roster is […]
The San Francisco Giants needed an immediate spark Thursday, and Casey Schmitt supplied it before the Milwaukee Brewers could record an out. The Giants infielder opened the finale of a four-game set at American Family Field by turning the first pitch into a leadoff home run. Schmitt jumped on Coleman Crow’s opening pitch and drove […]
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The Houston Astros have been in limbo this season, and this is part of the year that may be hard to find the talent they need to improve, unless it’s a trade available. Instead, they went out and signed someone on the open market, outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. “The Astros are signing outfielder LaMonte Wade […]
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The New York Giants have decided to wrap up their OTAs early and will not be back on the field until their mandatory minicamp begins early next week, according to Giants beat writer Art Stapleton. Instead, the club will be going about New York City as part of a community bonding initiative, which includes a […]
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The rookie ball teams were off on Wednesday, but the San Francisco Giants quartet of A-ball teams were all in action. So let’s dive into the Minor League baseball results! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game. News […]
After a difficult 2025-26 season, Liverpool decided to move in a new direction. Last weekend, the Reds parted ways with head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge for the Dutch trainer and quickly moved to bring in Andoni Iraola after three successful seasons with Bournemouth for the Basque manager. After a week of […]
It's officially MLB trade deadline season. Whether it be a new Tarik Skubal suitor in the Braves, or the Red Sox overvaluing Jarren Duran, the MLB rumors are just beginning.
With the MLB season one-third over, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain contenders to win the World Series for the third consecutive season. They currently have the best odds to win the World Series, according to DraftKings. Despite this, they are always trying to get better. There are several trade targets on their radar who could […]
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The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago. The Snakes will also place right-hander Taylor Clarke on the bereavement/family medical emergency […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many around the MLB world with their 33-29 record. Now, they look poised to enter the MLB trade deadline as buyers. Pittsburgh won’t go and sell the farm system. They are still being realistic about where they stand. Still, the Pirates have been aggressive in trying to add some bullpen […]
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The Boston Red Sox needed more from Caleb Durbin, and the infielder has begun to provide it with a new morning routine. After a rough start put his role at third base in question, Durbin has started to give the Red Sox lineup a steadier, more productive version of his bat. Durbin opened the season […]
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Hooting, hollering, things of that nature. These activities have found fertile ground at T-Mobile Park this spring, whether the tarps have been off, on, or unnecessary thanks to Seattle’s most beloved roof. If it’s seemed particularly packed at the park so far, you’d be correct. The Seattle Mariners have drawn 1,158,012 fans to the stadium […]
It’s becoming obvious that the Atlanta Braves will be buyers heading toward the trade deadline. They’ve been thriving in 2026 because of surprise contributors. But they still need help, and here is their perfect trade offer for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman. With the Red Sox buried in last place in the AL East, it’s […]
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There will be no rubber match this time for the Braves, with the series already in hand entering Thursday’s home finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Atlanta is going for its first sweep since early May. And it’ll be doing it with its ace on the mound. Chris Sale (8-3, 2.01 ERA) gets the […]