The Mariners are reportedly seeking corner infield and bullpen help as the deadline approaches, and MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer reported recently that ownership has signaled it will approve a payroll increase to facilitate such transactions. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times hears similarly, writing that Mariners ownership will authorize increased spending for the front office to add … [Read more...] about Latest On Mariners’ Deadline Approach
Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his Superman cape. On an appearance on Foul Territory, he announced that he is retiring from playing. He was with the Rangers earlier this year but was released about a month ago. Pillar, now 36, was able to engineer an incredible zero-to-hero career. The Blue Jays drafted him in the 32nd round of the 2011 draft. But despite that humble beginning, he … [Read more...] about Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement
MLBTR Podcast: Depleted Mets’ Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Griffin Canning’s injury … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Depleted Mets’ Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!
Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
While days off and postponements leave clubs around the league without a uniform number of games played, one of the games in this week’s slate will represent the halfway point in the season for every team across MLB. Earlier this week, we checked in on the MVP race in both the American League and the National League as players around the game gear up for the second half. Those … [Read more...] about Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
Alex Bregman Open To Extension Talks With Red Sox
Alex Bregman has an upcoming opt-out in his contract but he is willing to talk with the Red Sox about sticking around longer. “I always tell the team — and Alex directs me to tell them — we’re always open to any conversation,” Bregman’s agent Scott Boras said to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. “Any player who plays well somewhere, it’s something that’s important for the team … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman Open To Extension Talks With Red Sox
Masataka Yoshida To Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
Masataka Yoshida’s long road to recovery from shoulder surgery looks to be in its final stages, as the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed the news to reporters (including the Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham) today, after heavily hinting yesterday that Yoshida was nearing a minor league … [Read more...] about Masataka Yoshida To Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
Red Sox Reinstate Chris Murphy, Place Luis Guerrero On 15-Day IL
The Red Sox announced that left-hander Chris Murphy has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as Murphy is ready to return to action after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024. In corresponding moves, Boston placed right-hander Luis Guerrero on the 15-day IL due to a right elbow sprain, and righty Justin Slaten was shifted from the 15-day IL to the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reinstate Chris Murphy, Place Luis Guerrero On 15-Day IL
Red Sox Evaluating Rotation, First Base Markets
The Red Sox’s miserable week continued tonight, as they dropped the first game of their weekend set against the Blue Jays by a 9-0 score. The Sox have lost seven of 10 since trading Rafael Devers and are riding a six-game losing streak — tied with Kansas City for the longest active mark in MLB. They’ve fallen three games below .500 at 40-43. Poorly as they’ve played of late, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Evaluating Rotation, First Base Markets
Mariners Looking For Corner Infield Bats; Ownership Willing To Bump Payroll
The Mariners are currently 41-38 and in possession of the final American League Wild Card spot, putting them in position to add at the deadline. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports that the club is looking to add an impact bat at a corner infield spot, though he adds that they could also just get the best bat available and worry about the positioning later. An extra leverage arm … [Read more...] about Mariners Looking For Corner Infield Bats; Ownership Willing To Bump Payroll
