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With every single day that passes, the Pittsburgh Pirates inch closer to one of the most pivotal days for the franchise in recent memory: the 2026 MLB trade deadline. As of the time I’m writing this, things are better for the Pirates than they’ve been in some time. At three games above .500, they’re serious […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Pirates Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jayson Stark of 'The Athletic' missed some obvious names on his list
The New York Yankees are reportedly exploring catching upgrades ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with Cincinnati Reds backstop Tyler Stephenson emerging as a potential trade target. The New York Yankees continue evaluating ways to strengthen their roster before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline , and catcher has emerged as one of their biggest priorities. With the club seeking additional depth behind the plate, Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has reportedly become one of the names on Ne...
Among the issues in Atlanta, the Braves bullpen is near the bottom of the list. That said, the injury to Robert Suarez — whose return still doesn’t appear imminent — has exposed some chinks in the armor once you get past the first 4-5 guys. Braves’ Proven Reliable Relievers Raisel Iglesias Dylan Lee Didier Fuentes […]
The Cubs (57-45) dropped two out of three to the Tigers at Wrigley Field after winning three consecutive series. They came up short in an extra-innings contest on Monday and could not get the offense into gear in a loss on Wednesday. Now they head on the road for a pair of matchups within the … The post Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (July 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
In splitting a doubleheader on Wednesday, the Yankees secured a series victory over the Pirates, but it wasn’t the prettiest of victories. While they scored a total of 13 runs, not far off the MLB average for runs per game, they only actually scored runs in four of the 28 innings over the three games, […]
The Giants did not give Jevon Holland a three-year, $45.3 million deal to blend into the background. Holland enters his […]
The Yankees could use a hitter who puts the ball in play. Nobody has to pretend otherwise. Jon Heyman reported […]
TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES LSU fans will have an opportunity to meet new head coach Lane Kiffin, his staff and the entire football team on Saturday, August 8, as NILSU MAX will host a meet and [...] The post Meet Lane Kiffin And The Tigers On Saturday, Aug. 8, At LSU Indoor Facility appeared first on TigerRag.com .
With nine games remaining until the trade deadline, the Twins can play their way into buyer or seller status. Why not force Tom Pohlad to back up his talk?
#1 – UNC || #2 – NC State || #3 – Wake Forest || #4 – Virginia || #5 – Clemson ||#6 – Miami Remember when Chris Mack was forced out at Louisville, and Louisville fans began clamoring for the school to hire “one of their own?” That ended up being Kenny Payne, and Payne ended up being a total disaster. Full disclosure: […]
Hey! I wrote and recorded this song “Ten Years Ago” to commemorate the decade since the Cubs won it all. And I would love to include Cubs fans in the Music Video! Here’s the idea….Email me ONE Cubs related photo of you/your family from 10 years ago 2016 AND ONE Cubs related photo of you/your … The post Ten Years Ago Project appeared first on .
The Atlanta Braves secured another series win after Thursday’s 6-5 defeat over the San Diego Padres. The Braves took the series 3-1, making it their second series win since returning from the All-Star Break. Chris Sale got the start in the series finale, where he struck out 11 in six innings. He surrendered three runs, […]
At the outset I have to admit that I am going to break one of my rules. I am including Jake Meyers and Taylor Trammel even though they do not qualify under the 120 out rule. I am doing it for two reasons. First, Meyers comes very close with 114 outs, so sometimes that 120 […]
New report could change outlook of Giants season
While the Dodgers were off on Thursday, they made the decision to do what all reigning champions do before they head up to Queens for the weekend. The Dodgers traveled south from Philadelphia to our nation’s capitol, where the team met with current President Donald Trump at the White House, where the team gifted the […]
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Shohei Ohtani has long been baseball’s unicorn. But as it turns out, even the unicorn is human, and after undergoing two Tommy John surgeries, carrying a two-way workload at 32 years old is no easy task. With the Los Angeles Dodgers shutting Ohtani down from pitching for the foreseeable future, one MLB analyst believes the […] The post “Enough With the Pitching”- Dodgers Should Permanently End Shohei Ohtani’s Run as Pitcher, Says Veteran MLB Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Arizona Cardinals opened 2026 training camp with a lot on their minds. Like, installing a new offense. A new coach, OC, and special teams coordinator. Guys who are now healthy for the defensive backfield, and maybe nobody injured right away. There were a few players who have already been added to the PUP list. […]
Every time I attend a Major League Baseball game with someone eclipsing my forty-and-a-half years, a similar scene plays out: the person will look up at the Target Field scoreboard—where batting averages are listed—and shake their head and/or let out some sort of derogatory phlegmatic noise. Because of ever-increasing pitcher velocities and more reliance on […]
Good morning, baseball fans! San Francisco Giants baseball is back in the bay this weekend, so it’s time to take a look at what Oracle Park has on deck for fans who are planning to attend. First up, Friday is going to be a busy night at the ballpark. There are two separate special events […]
As you saw last night, manager Matt Quatraro missed last night’s game. Per Jaylon Thompson: Quatraro is dealing with a personal matter, the Royals said. He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties. Paul Hoover will serve as acting manager. Additionally, Vance Wilson will be elevated to bench coach and Jose Alguacil […]
Happy Friday, everyone! As predicted, the hottest news in the second half of July is trade deadline speculation, and specifically a big question: are the surging Tigers actually going to sell Tarik Skubal to another contender, or will they hold onto him and hope to continue their push for October? It’s a question we likely […]
As much as I tried to temper my expectations this season, the never-say-die baseball optimist in me took over. As the Rockies improved this season, with late-inning comebacks and exciting prospects, my hope grew. Instead of just hoping for a slightly better season and building a better foundation for the future, I got greedy. Now […]
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights (White Sox) PPD — Rain The game will be made up today as part of a doubleheader Double-A: Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) 8, Chesapeake Baysox 7 Frederick Bencosme cut the lead to one with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, and Chesapeake got the tying run into […]
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