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The 2020 trade deadline came and went without any major splashes from the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Many expected Los Angeles to go after an impact player to tighten their stronghold on the National League. After not landing any additional talent last Monday, the Dodgers appear confident in the chances of their current roster down […] READ MORE
A Star in the Making The Orioles may have a star in the making. It’s hard to even mention this. It feels like a teammate approaching a pitcher in the dugout who is throwing a no-hitter and asking him what he thinks so far about the game. Bad karma. Ryan Mountcastle has stormed onto the diamond, […] READ MORE
San Diego Fills the Gaps In August, the San Diego Padres had several weaknesses that desperately needed fixing before the trade deadline on August 31st. They needed a frontline starting pitcher, a stronger catcher, and consistent relief pitching to boost their chances of making a serious playoff run. Now it’s September, and those three weak […] READ MORE
The MLB Trade Deadline brought a ton of news to most teams. However, none of the headlines involve the Houston Astros. The Astros decided to move forward with their current roster. After making big moves at the Trade Deadline in the past few seasons, they went completely quiet. No Deals Came Into Fruition The Astros […] READ MORE
In a move that came out just after 5 PM eastern, Jon Heyman has reported that the Toronto Blue Jays have traded for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Ross Stripling. In return, the Dodgers will receive two players to be named later. Stripling, who was almost traded to the Los Angeles Angels before Angels owner Arte […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin in a deal with the Detroit Tigers. This was one of several moves that the Cubs made right at the deadline. Multiple sources believe the Tigers will receive infield prospect Zack Short in return. Short is listed as Chicago’s 21st-best prospect. Outfielder Cameron Maybin has been traded […] READ MORE
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cincinnati Reds have traded for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin just in time for the 4:00 PM deadline on Monday. In return, the Angels will receive left-handed pitcher Packy Naughton and a player to be named later. The Reds acquired pitcher, Riley O’Brien on Friday, but the move to […] READ MORE
The Miami Marlins bolstered their outfield on Monday by acquiring Starling Marte from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks received left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith, right-handed pitcher Humberto Mejia, and a player to be named later in return. At age 31, Marte will be a free agent at the end of this year. Marlins are close to acquiring […] READ MORE
The Philadelphia Phillies addressed their biggest need by trading for right-handed reliever David Phelps. He comes over with a 2-3 record and a very respectable 2.77 ERA. With the Milwaukee Brewers, he was holding down the seventh and eighth innings. This is where the Phillies can really use his veteran arm. He will join a […] READ MORE
The Oakland A’s bolster their starting rotation Monday with a trade for right-handed starting pitcher Mike Minor, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports the team is sending two 2019 draft picks to the Texas Rangers for the 2019 All-Star. Outfielder Marcus Smith, 19, was drafted in the third round, […] READ MORE
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