Despite speculation around impending free agent Pete Alonso, the Mets, currently holding the third NL Wild Card spot, have reportedly decided to keep their star first baseman. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets have informed interested teams that Alonso is unlikely to be traded. The Mets still aim to make strategic additions…
Joe Musgrove last pitched for the San Diego Padres in late May, and the 2022 All-Star is working hard to return and help the team reach the postseason. Musgrove is recovering from a right elbow injury but has managed to throw multiple times. Despite multiple stints on the injured list, which he admits have been…
The Boston Red Sox faced a challenging 2023-24 offseason, primarily due to moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers signed former Red Sox free-agent targets Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Teoscar Hernández, and James Paxton. Just a day after facing one of these targets, the Red Sox have an opportunity to strengthen their roster before the…
Despite many believing that Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal is unlikely to be traded before the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the possibility cannot be entirely dismissed. Several hints suggest that Detroit might be open to the idea, including a recent update from Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Regarding Tarik Skubal, consider this: I’m told…
Braves All-Star Max Fried has been placed on the injured list due to left forearm neuritis, the team announced on Sunday morning. As a result, left-hander Dylan Dodd was called up from the minors. Fried admitted to feeling discomfort while warming up for Tuesday’s All-Star Game but decided to pitch anyway, walking a batter and…
MIAMI — Starling Marte is optimistic about his return to the field, stating he feels “close” to making a comeback, as he shared with reporters before the Mets’ game against the Marlins on Saturday. Marte resumed baseball activities on Friday for the first time since suffering a right knee bone bruise in late June. His…
The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t even take the field for their first game post-All-Star break as their matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park was postponed on Friday night. This resulted in a Saturday doubleheader. While these games are important, fans are now more focused on the upcoming trade deadline. Initially looking like they…
The Boston Red Sox are eagerly awaiting the return of first baseman Triston Casas, who is recovering from torn cartilage in his ribcage. Unfortunately, they’ll need to wait longer. Despite small strides in his recovery, Casas remains far from returning to the field. Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided a discouraging update, stating that Casas…
Left-hander Thomas Pannone has signed a minor league contract with the Yankees and has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, as noted on MLB.com’s transactions tracker. Previously with the Cubs on a minor league deal, he was released earlier this week. Pannone, 30, had been pitching in the rotation for Triple-A Iowa before his release and…
After a dramatic offseason that saw franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell depart, the Milwaukee Brewers have had an impressive first half of the season. They currently hold a 55-42 record, leading the NL Central by 4.5 games over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals and 8.5 games ahead of the last-place Chicago Cubs. Their…