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The New Developing Market in Major League Baseball

Aug 3, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Last Wednesday, we witnessed the first true July 31 trade deadline, after the abolition of the August waiver trade period. While it was reasonably busy, especially at the buzzer, the amount of movement wasn't a...

Free Agency Roundup: Moustakas, CarGo Return; Lucroy to A’s

Tom Dorsa

Mar 12, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Transactions

In a Major League Baseball offseason with few impactful free agent signings, the past few days have been somewhat of a change of pace. News concerning three former MLB All-Stars grabbed the headlines, as Mike M...

Arizona Diamondbacks Wish List for 2018

Josh Schwam

Nov 28, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Ever since Paul Goldschmidt made his first appearance on a National League Most Valuable Player ballot in 2013, he has been one of baseballs best and most entertaining stars. However, the Arizona Diamondback te...

Rangers in Prime Position to Win it All

Kyle O'Neill

Aug 5, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

As August begins, the Texas Rangers sit atop the American League standings with the Cleveland Indians. Both teams made a flurry of moves to improve their rosters. After a gut-wrenching finish for the Rangers in...

Rangers, Brewers Agree to Deal for Lucroy

Ryan Waterman

Aug 1, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, Minor League Baseball, Texas Rangers, Transactions

The Jonathan Lucroy saga continues. Late Saturday night, reports surfaced that the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers had agreed to terms on a deal that would send All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy to th...

Jonathan Lucroy Deal Falls Apart, and it’s the Indians’ Fault

Joshua Sadlock

Jul 31, 2016

Cleveland Indians, Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

Last night, it appeared all but assured that Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy was headed to Cleveland to provide some much-needed offensive production at the position for the Indians. Lucroy w...

Indians, Brewers Agree To Deal For Jonathan Lucroy; Deal Needs Lucroy’s Approval

Ryan Waterman

Jul 31, 2016

Breaking News, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Transactions

With a little more than 24 hours until MLB's trade deadline on Monday, one of the most highly sought-after targets has been taken off the market. FOXSports MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Clevel...

Report: Mets Make Offer for Lucroy

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 25, 2016

Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets

According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, the New York Mets offered their starting catcher, Travis d'Arnaud, straight up for Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Although the offer was rejec...

Milwaukee Brewers’ Selling Pieces

Kyle O'Neill

Jun 20, 2016

Features, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

The trade deadline is a little over a month away, and the Milwaukee Brewers currently sit in fourth place in the National League Central with a 31-37 record. They are only five games back of the second wild car...

Possible First Base Options for the Mets

Nick Delahanty

May 24, 2016

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Mets now have a hole in their lineup, as first baseman Lucas Duda was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his lower back. At this point, it is unclear how long Duda will...

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