A respected MLB analyst suggests that if the Oakland Athletics decide to make standout closer Mason Miller available for trade, it could spark significant interest from the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs in a potential blockbuster deal. As today’s MLB matchups approach, both the Phillies and Cubs stand out as strong contenders in the National…
The Boston Red Sox are set to place another player on the injured list ahead of their matchup with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Masataka Yoshida is the latest addition to the injured list for Boston. According to Boston manager Alex Cora, Yoshida will be sidelined due to an injury, although the exact timing…
The Cubs have announced several changes to their roster, as reported by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks and left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly have both been placed on the 15-day injured list, with Hendricks dealing with a lower back problem and Smyly sidelined due to a hip impingement. In corresponding moves, right-hander…
Despite today’s rainout, the Cubs made two roster adjustments shortly after the game was postponed. Initially, they reinstated Jameson Taillon from the injured list, who was slated to start Thursday night’s game. Whether he will take the mound on Friday afternoon remains uncertain. Taillon encountered back problems during Spring Training but has since recovered. His…
Being a free agent can be tough, especially if you’re not a top-tier pitcher. Former New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham knows this all too well, as he’s signed a deal to move from the National League pennant-winning Arizona Diamondbacks to the struggling Chicago White Sox, currently the worst team in Major League Baseball. But…
The Chicago Cubs have surged to a 10-6 record in the unexpectedly competitive National League Central division at the outset of the 2024 season. Their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night saw a hard-fought 3-2 victory in 11 innings, largely propelled by Michael Busch’s timely home run. Busch, who debuted with the…
To the esteemed members of Congress, May I implore you to consider enacting a moratorium on the circulation of Pete Alonso trade rumors? As the regular season commences, it is my fervent belief that such discussions regarding the New York Mets’ potential failure to contend in 2024 are exceedingly myopic. The events of last year’s…
Cubs’ standout pitcher Justin Steele was forced to exit his inaugural start of the season due to a hamstring injury, with expectations of a prolonged absence well beyond the minimum 15-day stint on the injured list. Manager Craig Counsell relayed that Steele’s injury has been classified as a Grade 1 strain, projecting his absence for…
In New York, veteran columnist Jon Heyman of the New York Post stands out as a knowledgeable voice in baseball circles. While Heyman acknowledges the slim chances as MLB’s Opening Day approaches, he envisions a scenario where the Mets consider putting slugger Pete Alonso on the trade block this year. Heyman specifically points out the…
The Chicago Cubs faced off against the San Francisco Giants on March 22 in a Cactus League matchup. The Cubs’ ace, Justin Steele, initiated the game for his team but had to leave early due to a leg injury sustained when he took a comebacker off his left leg in the top of the 2nd…