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The New York Yankees Continue to Inexplicably Not Take Chances on Starting Pitching

Aug 7, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees have one of the five most talented rosters in Major League Baseball, but continue to not make the big-boy move to address their Achilles heel -- and there's no excuse for it. Leading up ...

The Atlanta Braves Have Made Themselves Serious Contenders with Bullpen Reinforcements

Quinn Allen

Aug 4, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With relief pitching being a huge priority at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves front office made several moves to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring Shane Greene, Chris Martin, and ...

The New Developing Market in Major League Baseball

Joe Orsatti

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...

The San Diego Padres Have Their Center Fielder of the Future in Taylor Trammell

Quinn Allen

Aug 3, 2019

Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres added another exciting piece to their farm system on Tuesday, acquiring Cincinnati Reds top prospect Taylor Trammell in a three-team trade that sent Franmil Reyes, Logan Allen, and prospect...

Was Hanging Onto Madison Bumgarner the Right Move for the San Francisco Giants?

Jason Kelly

Aug 2, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

The 2019 Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, and while some big names such as Trevor Bauer, Marcus Stroman, and Zack Greinke have changed uniforms, many other stars stayed put. One of the...

The Cleveland Indians Should’ve Held Onto Trevor Bauer

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 31, 2019

Cleveland Indians, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching, most teams have identified themselves as buyers or sellers. The Cleveland Indians, who have played some of their best baseball of late and trail the Mi...

3 Reasons Why the Red Sox Should Trade for Mets’ Closer Edwin Diaz

Jason Kelly

Jul 30, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is less than 48 hours away which means the proverbial "Hot Stove" has never been any hotter than it is right now. Teams and executives are having persistent conversations ...

The Los Angeles Angels Should Trade for Robbie Ray

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 29, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Los Angeles Angels have a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. A lack of reliable starting pitching is what stands in their way. And acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie R...

For the Right Price, the New York Mets Should Trade Noah Syndergaard

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 29, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

If the price is right, the New York Mets should trade Noah Syndergaard before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. At 50-55, the Mets are in fourth place in the National League East and a long s...

Eight Under-the-Radar Veterans Worth Taking a Flier on Before the MLB Trade Deadline

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 26, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It's no secret which players are on the trade block as the Major League Baseball trade deadline nears, as well as which teams are pursuing their talents. But there are plenty of players not being mentioned as t...

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