Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann displayed remarkable resilience on Monday afternoon. In the bottom of the first inning, McCann was struck in the face by a 94.6 mph fastball from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodríguez, causing him to bleed heavily. Despite the injury, McCann stayed in the game and caught all nine innings. Orioles…
In a surprising move, the Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher Yilber Diaz to Triple-A and recalled right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi ahead of their three-game series against the Washington Nationals starting Monday. Diaz, who made his major league debut in early July and impressed with six solid innings allowing only one earned run against the…
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to acquire right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham from the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade that will also see Tommy Edman moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers will also receive right-hander Michael Kopech from the White Sox and minor league right-hander Oliver Gonzalez from…
The New York Mets are intensifying their playoff push, currently holding a 55-50 record and the final wild-card spot. With postseason aspirations in full swing, president of baseball operations David Stearns is actively adjusting the roster for a strong finish. On Monday, Stearns took a notable step by designating struggling relief pitcher Jake Diekman for…
Rumors leading up to the MLB trade deadline have highlighted pitching as a major need for the San Diego Padres. With the deadline just hours away at 6:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, the Padres are now shifting their focus toward a significant second trade. Despite trading Juan Soto to the New York Yankees in the…
BOSTON — Since taking the reins last fall, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has emphasized the need to convert some of the team’s position player assets into high-level pitching depth. On Monday, he took a significant step in that direction with a new trade. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and…
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also mentioned that the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Seattle Mariners are in the running for Scott. With the Marlins at 38-66 and looking to sell ahead…
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers are hopeful for the imminent return of All-Star closer Devin Williams and eventually All-Star outfielder Christian Yelich. This optimism explains why GM Matt Arnold has focused on a different area as Milwaukee’s biggest need approaching next week’s Trade Deadline. “It’s definitely some kind of hybrid or length option for the pitching…
The New York Mets have been plagued by injuries throughout their 2024 season. Recently, relief pitchers Reed Garrett and Christian Scott have landed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation and a right UCL sprain, respectively. Adding to the list, standout reliever Dedniel Núñez has also been placed on the 15-day injured list….
The New York Yankees, currently 60-44, trail the Baltimore Orioles by just one and a half games in the American League East. Despite a recent 10-22 slump revealing some weaknesses, the team has an opportunity to strengthen its roster before the July 30 trade deadline. Jim Bowden of The Athletic suggested a trade that would…