In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…
Just days after electing free agency following a DFA, right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has rejoined the Padres on a minor league deal, as noted in the team’s transaction log. Edwards was initially designated for assignment by San Diego on August 12 and chose free agency three days later after clearing waivers. This marks Edwards’ second…
On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres designated left-hander Jackson Wolf for assignment, creating an opening on their 40-man roster for Carl Edwards Jr. In a related move, right-hander Alek Jacob was optioned to Triple-A El Paso. Wolf, 25, was reacquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in April after being previously designated for assignment. This season, he…
The Yankees have released right-hander Duane Underwood Jr., who had been pitching for their Triple-A team after signing a minor league deal in the offseason, according to MiLB.com. Underwood is now a free agent and can sign with any team. Despite generally solid results in Scranton, Underwood’s release comes as a surprise. He pitched 38…
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs received tough news about a bullpen pitcher, Adbert Alzolay, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. According to MLB.com, he is likely to require surgery, effectively ending his season. Alzolay, who hasn’t pitched since May 12 while attempting to rehab the injury,…
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is having his best season in years, making his first All-Star team since 2019 and leading the National League with a .315 batting average and a .406 on-base percentage as of Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been pivotal to the Brewers’ strong 58-43 start, which places them five games ahead of…
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Chicago Cubs appear to be set on their course of action. Despite being just five games below .500 and 4.5 games out of an NL Wild Card spot, the Cubs are likely to become sellers at the deadline. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has…
The Orioles have had a tough week, getting swept by the Cubs with a total series score of 21-2. They experienced back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2021, despite only being shut out twice before this series. The team’s struggles were not limited to offense; their pitching staff also faltered. Dean Kremer had a…
The Chicago Cubs have had a disappointing season in the National League, despite winning back-to-back road games against the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles and having a three-game winning streak as they prepare for their series finale at Camden Yards. They are currently in last place in the National League Central. While a post All-Star…
The Chicago Cubs have won three of their last four games and are working to climb up from the bottom of the NL Central standings. However, if their recent success doesn’t continue through July, don’t be surprised if the Cubs decide to trade star player Cody Bellinger. ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian has identified Bellinger as an…