MLBTR Live Chat: 7/15/19
MLBTR Live Chat: 7/15/19 Click here to participate in today’s chat with host Jeff Todd. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/mlbtr-live-chat-71519.html
DetailsTrade Candidates: Top 5 Hitters By xwOBA
Trade Candidates: Top 5 Hitters By xwOBA Plenty of major league hitters are trade candidates leading up to the July 31 deadline, but which ones truly stand out as players who could help a team’s offense down the stretch? Let’s take a look at the cream of the crop (minimum 100 plate appearances), with help…
DetailsTrea Turner Shows WPW His Favorite Game Gloves (and Bat) thru his Career
Trea Turner Shows WPW His Favorite Game Gloves (and Bat) thru his Career Trea Turner is one of the nicer guys that I’ve been fortunate enough to meet in baseball. Trea invited WPW into his Spring Training home to give us a “show-and-tell” on his favorite gear. In this segment, Trea pulls out his college…
DetailsMets brought Zack Wheeler nightmare upon themselves
Mets brought Zack Wheeler nightmare upon themselves Once again the Mets have put themselves behind the eight ball. It’s the Mets Way. When baseball life is difficult, make it more difficult. Whatever trade value Zack Wheeler had has been severely compromised. The right-hander was put on the injured list Monday with right shoulder fatigue and…
DetailsChris Taylor Diagnosed With Fractured Forearm
Chris Taylor Diagnosed With Fractured Forearm Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor has been diagnosed with a fractured forearm, per a club announcement (via Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, on Twitter). He’ll be replaced on the active roster by Matt Beaty. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/chris-taylor-diagnosed-with-fractured-forearm.html
DetailsAstros, Phillies Have Shown “Recent Interest” In Robbie Ray
Astros, Phillies Have Shown “Recent Interest” In Robbie Ray Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray is one of the top rotation targets on this summer’s trade market. The Arizona organization will have to decide whether the time is right to cash in on the southpaw, who’s earning $6.05MM in 2019 and can be controlled via arbitration for…
DetailsSalem’s Corcino homers twice, drives in six
Salem’s Corcino homers twice, drives in six Edgar Corcino went 4-for-5, homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs on Monday to power Class A Advanced Salem to a 12-6 victory over Frederick. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309103942&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsThe Rays and Rangers Swap Prospects
The Rays and Rangers Swap Prospects We all know factors beyond talent — be it contract length or value, a team’s competitive window, or a player’s social fit within the org, among others — have an impact on how trades balance and are agreed upon. Just being mindful that these factors exist, and that we’re…
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Jim Bouton, 1939–2019 Jim Bouton died last Wednesday after a long battle with effects of a 2012 stroke. He was 80. As you have likely read over the past week, Bouton meant a lot to a lot of people. I was one. Our paths crossed a few times, but his importance is always going to…
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Mariners promote Gilbert to Double-A The Mariners promoted No. 68 overall prospect Logan Gilbert to Double-A Arkansas on Monday, making that the 22-year-old right-hander’s third level of his first full season. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309104124&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
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