A surprising name has entered the trade market for starting pitching: Dylan Cease. Buster Olney of ESPN reported Wednesday that the San Diego Padres are receiving interest in the 29-year-old righty. While the Padres are still aiming for a postseason push, they’re reportedly open to moving Cease to address other roster needs. According to Olney, teams that have checked in … [Read more...] about Mets Emerge as Suitor for Dylan Cease Ahead of Trade Deadline
First-Year Yankees Reliever Re-Emerging as Dominant Closer
Thanks to a combination of injuries and personal skids, the New York Yankees’ bullpen has been one of the worst in MLB over the past month. However, one Yankees reliever in particular has been a silent killer in the later innings after a horrid start to the season. Of course, that reliever is closer Devin Williams, whom New York acquired last offseason. On May 5, after his 14th … [Read more...] about First-Year Yankees Reliever Re-Emerging as Dominant Closer
Mets Trade Deadline Targets: Center Field, Bullpen, Rotation Help
When the New York Mets added Juan Soto to their roster following a pennant race in 2024, they still failed to address some of their other glaring holes. David Stearns made a flurry of moves similar to the prior offseason, finding players who fit his analytical, cost-efficient strategy. Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas were brought aboard to help the rotation, along with Griffin … [Read more...] about Mets Trade Deadline Targets: Center Field, Bullpen, Rotation Help
Yankees Linked to Pittsburgh Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Major League Baseball has officially entered the period leading up to the trade deadline, and trade talks have begun. The Yankees have reportedly been tied to right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yankees Linked to Pittsburgh Right-Handed Starting Pitcher The MLB has clumped together huge events back-to-back-to-back. The MLB All-Star festivities are now … [Read more...] about Yankees Linked to Pittsburgh Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Five Infielders the Yankees Could Target at the Trade Deadline
Despite owning one of the most productive lineups in baseball, the New York Yankees are lacking in one key area on the diamond: the infield. New York’s total team OPS sits at the top of MLB at .789, yet their OPS from infielders alone dips to .687. They don’t make up for this drop with excellent defense, either; though Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Paul Goldschmidt have had solid … [Read more...] about Five Infielders the Yankees Could Target at the Trade Deadline