Apr 24, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. credits: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, there’s no more guesswork with roster construction. What you see is what you…
May 30, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Before the kids get back to school, we’re grading the best in class at the trade deadline. Here are the top deals from…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The beauty of the MLB trade deadline is that while deals are often judged at face value, some take years to fully appreciate. When the Los Angeles Dodgers landed right-hander Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner at the 2021 deadline, the early reviews glowed. But that deal did not end…
Jul 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) pitches during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Kansas City and Detroit took vastly different approaches heading leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. Making a playoff push, the Royals added…
Two teams defined the 2024 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. And one trade in particular summarizes the distinctly different approach to a roster shuffle in the middle of the season. While the San Diego Padres went into go-for-broke mode, the Tampa Bay Rays revealed a heavy dose of self-awareness and sacrificed a potential playoff berth…
Jul 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports When he wasn’t making duets with Dolly Parton or faking Michael Jordan out of his sneakers (don’t believe me;…
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) follows through one a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Reds led 1-0 after two innings. Despite Tuesday’s trade deadline of…
Jun 2, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (21) runs toward first base during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The MLB trade deadline has not yet arrived, and already there has been a deal among clubs…
Jun 25, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Only 10 shopping days remain until the traditional MLB trade deadline, and if you have a starting pitcher on your list, bring extra prospects. …
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Three things a man thinks he can do better than anyone: grill meat, drive a car and run a baseball team. So when you hear Mike from Marietta or Sammy from Schaumburg griping about the moves their Braves or Cubs made or didn’t make as the calendar advances later into…
