Yankees reneged on Jack Flaherty trade over medicals
Jack Flaherty was about to don the pinstripes. The starting pitcher, who was acquired by the Dodgers in a deadline trade with the Tigers, was on the verge of being shipped to the Big Apple, but concerns emerged about Flaherty’s medical record, causing the Yankees to back out of the “tentative trade agreement.” The Athletic’s […]
How trade can help the next president curb the immigration crisis
A Kamala Harris administration’s trade policy will likely be similar to that of the past four years, with tariffs, trade sanctions, and export controls, and Donald Trump, judging by his previous term, will likely follow roughly the same line. But either way, we risk missing an opportunity to address an issue that matters deeply to […]
Yankees upgrade bullpen with trade for Padres’ Enyel De Los Santos
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees made some bullpen changes ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the Astros and acquiring right-hander Eniel de los Santos from San Diego. Ferguson was acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason and sent to Houston in exchange for minor leaguers and international bonus pool money. The 28-year-old […]
Dodgers strengthen World Series chances with bevy of moves at MLB trade deadline
Commercial Content 21+. The Dodgers, the World Series favorites, improved their chances of winning with a series of moves ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Los Angeles remains atop the odds board at DraftKings Sportsbook, lowering their odds of winning the World Series in 2024 from +330 to +300 after acquiring Jack Flaherty, Tommy Edman, […]
David Stearns’ bulk approach filled Mets’ holes at trade deadline
No, this isn’t the move when Yoenis Cespedes arrived on a white horse (literally and figuratively) as the 2015 trade deadline loomed and led the Mets to the World Series. This isn’t Don Clendenon arriving just hours before the deadline on June 15, 1969. This was the final push the young Mets needed to shock […]
Dodgers get Jack Flaherty from Tigers at MLB trade deadline
The Dodgers made a late move to acquire one of the top pitchers on the market. Los Angeles is acquiring starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Tigers, Jon Heyman of The Washington Post has confirmed. Catcher/first baseman Cearon Liranzo and shortstop Trey Sweeney are returning to Detroit. Flaherty, 28, is enjoying a bounce-back season with […]
Mets acquire Paul Blackburn from the Athletics ahead of trade deadline
The Mets added some new pitching talent to their roster by acquiring right-hander Paul Blackburn from the Athletics. Joel Sherman of The Washington Post confirmed this. It’s unclear what the Mets gave back to Oakland in the deal. The Mets acquired Paul Blackburn from the Athletics. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Be sure to check […]
Yankees bolster bullpen by acquiring Mark Leiter Jr. in Cubs trade
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees have some relief. According to The Washington Post’s Joel Sherman, the team agreed to a trade on Tuesday to acquire right-handed relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from the Cubs in a deal that also sent top infielder Ben Cowles and top relief pitcher Jack Neely back to Chicago. Mark Leiter Jr. […]
MLB trade deadline landing spots, rumors
Jack Flaherty is widely known to be available before the trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and multiple suitors are vying to acquire him. Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The Post reported on Monday The Tigers removed Flaherty from the starting lineup. He is expected to sign a contract on Monday to […]
What to watch for at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline passes at 6 p.m. today. It may only be the deadline today, but there have already been plenty of fireworks. As of Tuesday, 28 of the 30 MLB teams had already made trades, and only two teams had trades pending. Oakland Athletics And that Minnesota TwinsThat being said, it’s quite likely […]