The Minnesota Twins were expected to have one of MLB’s top bullpens this season, and they’ve shown flashes of excellence, ranking in the top 10 in ERA (3.61) and home runs allowed. Griffen Jax has developed into a dominant late-inning reliever, and Jhoan Duran has recently returned to form. However, they need additional support beyond…
The Marlins signaled their intention to sell early in the season with the unexpected trade of Luis Arraez. As the July 30 trade deadline nears, their activity is expected to ramp up. While much attention is on closer Tanner Scott, who will be a free agent at season’s end, Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the…
In a season characterized by significant growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection. This milestone marks the first All-Star nod for any prospect acquired by the Nationals in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade. Abrams is part of a strong group of prospects the San Diego Padres…
Pittsburgh — Six years after being diagnosed with two different cancers, four years after being drafted by the Mets, and three years after reaching Triple-A, Eric Orze finally got the news he had been waiting for: the Mets were calling him up to the majors. When Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott announced the news to…
WASHINGTON — The first base position remains fluid for the Nationals. Joey Meneses, who stepped in when Joey Gallo was sidelined with a left hamstring strain on June 11, was recently optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals called up Juan Yepez from the Red Wings to start at first base on Friday night. “It was…
The Mets have released outfielder Trayce Thompson, as per his transaction log on MLB.com. Thompson signed a minor league contract with the team this past offseason. A second-round pick in the 2009 draft, Thompson debuted in the MLB with the White Sox in 2015. He has since played for various teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees,…
The “Futures Game” sets the stage for the All-Star Game in two weeks, featuring top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations. A total of 54 young talents will showcase their skills, with Adrián Beltré leading the American League and Michael Young guiding the National League. Scheduled for July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington,…
All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson’s tenure with the Miami Marlins is ending disappointingly after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins promoted rookie Xavier Edwards from their Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Edwards hit .330 with one home run and six RBIs in the minors this season. Today's…
With a 39-47 record, the Chicago Cubs are 12 games behind in the NL Central and 5.5 games back in the Wild Card race. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cubs might need to consider selling. If they do, Cody Bellinger would be their most valuable trade asset. However, relief pitcher Tyson Miller is…
Following Tuesday’s crucial win over the Marlins, the Red Sox find themselves just 0.5 games out of the A.L. wild-card race as they approach the July 30 MLB trading deadline. They trail Kansas City and are 2.0 games behind the Twins for the second wild card spot, and 7.0 games behind the Yankees for the…