The preseason acquisition of Corbin Burnes significantly impacted the Baltimore Orioles’ season. However, it came at the cost of 25-year-old Joey Ortiz, who has become a standout player with the Milwaukee Brewers. Ortiz is hitting .281/.381/.472 with an .853 OPS, 6 home runs, and 27 RBIs. Brewers’ starting pitcher Bryse Wilson criticized the Orioles for…
Former MLB player and coach Mike Brumley tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, as reported by MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Brumley was 61 years old. Drafted by the Red Sox in the second round of the 1983 draft, Brumley played in 295 MLB games over parts of eight seasons from 1987 to 1995….
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo exited Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox early following an awkward collision while running the bases. During the seventh inning of the 9-3 defeat, Rizzo hit a ground ball and sprinted towards first base. Upon reaching the bag, he collided with Red Sox reliever Brennan Bernardino and…
The Baltimore Orioles face the serious possibility of losing a third starting pitcher for an extended period due to injury. Kyle Bradish exited Friday’s game with elbow discomfort, a concerning issue for a pitcher who has already spent time on the injured list this season for the same reason. Alarmingly, the Orioles placed Bradish back…
In the National League, the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres stand at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Padres are known for their significant investments and relentless pursuit of a World Series title, the Marlins have adopted a strategy of selling top talent whenever opportunities arise. The two teams recently completed a trade…
The Milwaukee Brewers are actively seeking to bolster their starting pitching. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic and Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Los Angeles Angels are expected to trade a high-performing All-Star starting pitcher. This raises the question: could the Brewers target the Angels for a trade? The Brewers’ starting…
Jorge Lopez has found a new MLB team after his unremarkable stint with the New York Mets in 2024. According to Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic on X, Lopez has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. The Mets had signed Lopez in December 2023, and he played 28 games…
CINCINNATI — Third baseman Noelvi Marte, the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 2 prospect, has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville as he nears his return from an 80-game suspension. Marte, who is ranked 28th overall by MLB Pipeline, went 2-for-5 with a first-inning double and a run scored during a 3-2 loss to St. Paul….
The Baltimore Orioles are demonstrating that their 2023 season was no fluke with a strong 44-22 record. To surpass the New York Yankees and reclaim the AL East, they may need to make some strategic trades. General manager Mike Elias is aware of this and has been planning Baltimore’s approach to the MLB trade deadline….
The Giants have released catcher Donny Sands, as noted in his MLB.com transaction log. Sands, 28, had signed a minor league deal with the Giants in mid-May after being released by the Tigers at the end of spring training. Sands was originally selected by the Yankees in the eighth round of the 2015 draft, spending…