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…
There are general managers who firmly believe the best moves are the ones you don’t make. For proof that method works, just look at how the St. Louis Cardinals passed on paying Albert Pujols for the watermelon rind of his career that the Los Angeles Angels shelled out for, then got a great bonus year…
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…
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;…
Jul 28, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) hits a grand slam during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Taylor Ward will be in left field on Tuesday night when the Angels host the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim, Calif.,…
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…
Jul 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Trade winds continue to swirl around the Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays, who conclude a three-game interleague series on Sunday in St. Petersburg,…
Jul 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports It’s certainly possible the Detroit Tigers will trade Jack Flaherty by the end of the month. Before then, the veteran right-hander’s focus…
