NL Trade Rumors: Gore, Padres, Mets, Leclerc, Nats, Braves, Jays Some buzz from around the National League as we approach the deadline… The Mets’ surprise acquisition of Marcus Stroman has sparked even more rumors about a possible Noah Syndergaard trade, with the Padres one of the teams (if pessimistically so) still in talks about Syndergaard. …
DetailsGio Urshela continues to be perfect Yankees fit in every way BOSTON — Just call him MVP II. Every memorable season has to have a surprise star and Gio Urshela fills the bill for the Yankees. The third baseman continues to be a revelation. The Yankees delivered a stop-the-bleeding 9-6 victory over the Red Sox…
DetailsMichael Conforto is on tear Mets have been waiting for The shine has faded. The shadows have grown. Jeff McNeil, 27, sits atop the Mets lineup, earning an All-Star Game invitation, and leading the National League in batting average, during his first full season. Pete Alonso hits third, an All-Star and Home Run Derby champion,…
DetailsMLBTR Chat Transcript: Stroman, Mets, Bauer, Angels Click here for a transcript of Sunday’s baseball chat, moderated by MLBTR’s Mark Polishuk Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/mlbtr-chat-with-mark-polishuk-24.html
DetailsDomingo German saving Yankees still leaves major question BOSTON — When the Yankees were at their most desperate for a win — and a decent outing from a starting pitcher — it was Domingo German who provided. Perhaps it shouldn’t have been a surprise, since German has been arguably their most reliable starter this season…
DetailsWhat massive Yankees win really means in big picture BOSTON — And just like that, the Yankees have clinched the American League East. OK, that’s overstating the situation. But a critical, 9-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday night at Fenway Park did more than avert a four-game sweep and cease the starting-rotation meltdown…
DetailsTransaction Analysis: Marcus Stroman Moves To Queens The post Transaction Analysis: Marcus Stroman Moves To Queens appeared first on Baseball Prospectus. Source: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/51930/transaction-analysis-marcus-stroman-moves-to-queens/
DetailsDodgers Acquire Kristopher Negron The Dodgers have announced the acquisition of utilityman Kristopher Negron from the Mariners in exchange for minor league infielder Daniel Castro. More analysis to come… Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/dodgers-acquire-kristopher-negron.html
DetailsEdwin Diaz is hurting the Mets in different ways Edwin Diaz served up another home run — and another low-ball offer Brodie Van Wagenen’s way. Pitching for the first time since being struck in his left big toe by a Manny Machado line drive Thursday afternoon, Diaz extended his season-long struggles Sunday by surrendering a…
DetailsRays, Indians Interested In Domingo Santana Domingo Santana has been drawing some attention as the trade deadline approaches, and MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (Twitter link) reports that the Rays and Indians are two of the teams showing some interest in the Mariners outfielder. Santana has rebounded from a down year in 2018 to hit .273/.342/.475…
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