Vito’s Mini MLB Notebook: Pre-Trade Deadline
blog.steelcitybuzz.com It’s been a long time since I last did one of these types of write-ups, and I thought it was fitting to pull the notebook back out with the July 31 non-waiver deadline rapidly...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox At Impasse As Trade Deadline Approaches
Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox on Saturday moved Jake Peavy to the San Francisco Giants. For the defending champions, could there be more moves in store before the upcoming trade...
View ArticleTrade Deadline Special: Likely Destinations For Available Players
David Price, SP, Tampa Bay Rays When the Rays were scuffling to a baseball worst 28-42 in early June, moving David Price seemed like a forgone conclusion. But since then, the Rays are an MLB-best...
View ArticleTrade Deadline News: Jon Lester Officially Scratched From Wednesday Start
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports With the trade deadline fast approaching on Thursday, late Tuesday the Boston Red Sox officially scratched ace Jon Lester from his scheduled start Wednesday against the...
View ArticleQ & A with Tony Paul of The Detroit News
I had the chance to conduct a Q + A yesterday with Tony Paul of The Detroit News about the Detroit Tigers acquisition of Joakim Soria and potential trade targets of the club leading up to tomorrow’s...
View ArticleChicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox Make A Trade
A day before the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs have acquired a left-handed starter from the Boston Red Sox. No, it is not Jon Lester but, Felix Doubront will be the guy traveling the pipeline from...
View ArticleBreaking: Lester finds a new home in Oakland
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to send SP Jon Lester and OF Jonny Gomes in exchange for Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes, according to Alex Speier of WEEI. After weeks of speculating, Oakland has...
View ArticleTrade Deadline Reaction: Quality Guys Moved At Deadline
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The 2014 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. On this day, there were certainly some fireworks and blockbuster moves made. The deadline saw World Series champions,...
View ArticleChicago Cubs’ Changing Landscape Sets Up For Future Success
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports With the 2014 trade deadline now come and gone, winners and losers are still being determined around the league. At the deadline, the Chicago Cubs made one move in...
View ArticleVito’s Mini MLB Notebook: Post-Trade Deadline
via: chatsports.com 1.) The Detroit Tigers are 3-1 since the acquisition of left-handed ace David Price, who is the club’s first reliable, full-time LH starter since the “Gambler,” Kenny Rogers, in...
View ArticleKansas City Royals acquire Johnny Cueto from Cincinnati Reds
The Kansas City Royals have found the answer to their pitching woes. On Sunday, the team completed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds to acquire star pitcher Johnny Cueto. MLB Trade Rumors tweeted out the...
View ArticleSan Francisco Giants interested in Aroldis Chapman
The San Francisco Giants have been connected to several big name arms as the trade deadline approaches, including the likes of Cole Hamels. Behind Madison Bumgarner, their rotation leaves much to be...
View ArticleArizona Diamondbacks showing interest in Cole Hamels
Who doesn’t want Cole Hamels? Seriously, it seems like every team has had at least some interest in the long-time Philadelphia Phillies pitcher. Contenders like the New York Yankees, Houston Astros,...
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals pursuing Adam Lind
Even with the best record in baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals are pursuing trades to improve their talented roster. The Cardinals have been in serious discussion with the Milwaukee Brewers about a...
View ArticleKansas City Royals acquire Ben Zobrist from the Oakland Athletics
The Kansas City Royals continue to add to what is the best roster in the Ameican League. On Tuesday, the team completed a deal to acquire utility-man Ben Zobrist from the Oakland Athletics. Ken...
View ArticleHow the Troy Tulowitzki trade affects Nolan Arenado
The crazy, unexpected, and strange trade of Colorado Rockies star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is quickly creating a ripple through the Rockies’ clubhouse. It’s understandable when you look at the way the...
View ArticleLos Angeles Dodgers pick up Mat Latos from Miami Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been actively seeking to add another starting pitcher to compliment Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. On Wednesday, they may have found their man. L.A. picked up Mat Latos...
View ArticleUPDATE: Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins trade in jeopardy
Earlier today, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins struck a deal to send pitcher Mat Latos and outfielder Michael Morse to L.A. and three pitching prospects to Miami. It now appears that the deal...
View ArticleLos Angeles Dodgers-Atlanta Braves-Miami Marlins complete one of the most...
On Wednesday morning, everything about the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers trade seemed to be business as usual. The Dodgers were going to receive Mat Latos and Michael Morse while sending three...
View ArticleNew York Mets make a splash; acquire Yoenis Cespedes from Detroit Tigers
It’s been a wild few days for the New York Mets. On Wednesday, it appeared that the club traded for Milwaukee Brewers‘ outfielder Carlos Gomez in return for Wilmer Flores and Zack Wheeler, according to...
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