Mets showing they deserve to get more help before deadline
David Stearns did a great job in his first assignment. With Steve Cohen’s blessing, he laid out a big-picture strategy to make the current team good enough to make the postseason while not straining future salary or roster space. He was successful. Short-term deals with Harrison Bader, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino worked out well, […]
Dodgers going all-in at MLB trade deadline after $1 billion offseason
If spending $1 billion last offseason wasn’t proof enough, the Dodgers are committed to winning the World Series this season and plan to be very aggressive ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 30. ESPN’s Jeff Passon reports The Dodgers are expected to be looking to acquire the biggest roster possible by the end […]
Aaron Judge won’t reveal if he has Yankees trade deadline input
Aaron Judge’s impact is as big as his bat. The man with a market capitalization of $360 million owns the Yankees’ clubhouse in the Bronx and literally had a hand in building the clubhouse at their spring facility in Tampa, advising Hal Steinbrenner on the renovations. Judge had a say in everything from kit choice […]
Ron Darling Talks Mets Trade Deadline Plans, ‘Best Booth in Baseball’
The Mets and Yankees meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in part two of the Subway Series. The Mets beat the Yankees in Queens last month and now they’re heading to the Bronx. The Yankees have struggled over the past month but still hold the lead in the AL wild card position. The Mets have turned […]
Be proactive with bullpens ahead of MLB trade deadline
Commercial Content 21+. With the second half of the 2024 MLB season underway, now is the time for players to compete for the championship. Fantasy Baseball We need to do everything in our power to get our roster in shape for the championship. They need to assess their needs and fill any holes on their […]
Breaking down trade chances for top pitchers at MLB trade deadline
Even in a complete sellers’ market (with only five teams being near-certain sellers: the Marlins, White Sox, Rockies, Angels and Athletics), we would expect at least 13 truly impactful pitchers to be discussed by the trade deadline. Here are 13 dynamic pitchers potentially available, ranked in rough order of value as determined by both contract […]
Orioles hold prospect edge over Yankees at MLB trade deadline
The Orioles hold a slim one-game lead over the Yankees, but as the trade deadline approaches, they’ll have a much bigger advantage than that. The Yankees have a deep pool of prospects and are adept at trading away the underdogs for quality players, but years of bottom-tier play and high draft picks mean the Orioles […]
Aaron Judge on what Yankees should do before trade deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Like any Yankees fan, Aaron Judge is hoping the Yankees do well at the trade deadline. Yankees captain and pitcher Juan Soto has been leading a team with some holes, especially at third base and in the bullpen. Asked about the team’s plans leading up to the deadline, Judge said the team […]
Yankees can cross Rockies’ Ryan McMahon off trade deadline list
ARLINGTON, Texas — A third baseman is gone from the Yankees’ trade deadline wish list. Ryan McMahon is a great fit for the Bronx. This is his first All-Star appearance and he has been solid on both offense and defense (.797 OPS, 14 home runs in 95 games). The left-hander’s exploits came with the Rockies, […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso doesn’t ‘want to get traded’ before deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Judging by the Mets’ moves — they’ve risen from last place, avoided a sale and are in position to make the playoffs at the All-Star break — it’s looking more likely that Pete Alonso will remain in Queens at least until the end of the season. The development was a welcome one […]