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MLB Trade Rumors: Indians Could Deal Cabrera or Masterson
The Cleveland Indians are in a tough spot. At 52-53, they are in the mix for a playoff berth. Cool Standings gives them a 24 percent chance of reaching the playoffs. However, most of that is tied to a second wild card berth. There’s... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals Should Move James Shields
The July 31st trade deadline is coming up this week, and so far there has been a paucity of big deals. With the second Wild Card allowing more teams to stay in contention, teams have been reluctant to deal away star players. The pitching... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Can the Braves Find a Suitor for B.J. Upton?
There’s just one week remaining until the July 31st trade deadline. Of course trades can and often do occur after that but players have to clear waivers. The Atlanta Braves would like to deal center fielder B.J. Upton, but... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Elvis Andrus, Matt Kemp Contracts Make Trades Difficult
The trade deadline is approaching, and trade talks are heating up. Earlier today, the New York Yankees traded for San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, sending Yangervis Solarte and Rafael De Paula to the Friars. Headley... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Bartolo Colon, A.J. Burnett
David Price is the big prize among starting pitchers on the trade block. Jeff Samardzija has already been dealt, and it remains to be seen whether Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee will change teams by the deadline. Beyond that, there are plenty... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Chase Headley on the Move?
The San Diego Padres have been out of the playoff hunt for some time. General Manager Josh Byrnes was fired earlier in the year, and more changes are on the way. Huston Street was sent to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Huston Street, Joakim Soria
Baseball is finally back, and trade talks are heating up. Less than two weeks remain before the July 31st deadline. Of course trades can be and often are made after that deadline when players clear waivers, but a good chunk of the... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Phillies Deal Hamels and Lee?
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently occupying last place in the National League East. While they hung on to unrealistic hopes of contending last season, they appear to be facing up to reality this year. It’s time for the... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Marlins Deal Giancarlo Stanton?
The Miami Marlins got off to a surprising start in 2014. As late as May 8th, they were in first place in the National League East. Since then they’ve gone 11-20 and after losing to the New York Mets, they enter the All-Star... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Could Troy Tulowitzki be Traded?
Led by star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the Colorado Rockies got off to a nice start in 2014. On May 20th, they were 26-20 and just two games back of the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. However, they’ve hit the skids... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Angels Seeking Pitching Help
After a disappointing 2013 season where they finished 78-84, the Los Angeles Angels are sitting at 55-37, the second best record in baseball. Unfortunately for them, the best record in baseball belongs to the Oakland Athletics, who... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Mariners Looking for an Outfielder
The Seattle Mariners have had a strong first half. If they were in the American League East, their 49-41 record would put them in a tie for first place. Unfortunately, the Oakland Athletics have had a sensational year and own baseball’s... More of this article »
Yankees Get Something for Nothing, Swap Nuno for McCarthy
The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks worked out a deal today, exchanging pitchers Vidal Nuno and Brandon McCarthy. Buster Olney of ESPN first reported the news. Arizona will eat half of the $4.1 million owed to McCarthy... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Cardinals Pitching Options
Going into the season, it appeared that the St. Louis Cardinals had more pitching than they knew what to do with. While their staff has sported a 3.28 ERA with 9.9 fWAR up to this point, a trade acquisition seems to be in order.... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Marlon Byrd and Alex Rios
It’s only four weeks until the trade deadline. As of now there haven’t been any big moves, but players will be trading places soon enough. With the San Diego Padres deciding to extend outfielder Seth Smith, he’s... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Alexei Ramirez and Jimmy Rollins
As the calendar turns from June to July and more teams find themselves out of playoff contention, the trade market starts to heat up. Two shortstops that could be moved are Alexei Ramirez and Jimmy Rollins. The two players are both... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Jason Hammel, Ian Kennedy, Brandon McCarthy
Jeff Samardzija and David Price are the two best pitchers on the trade block. However, for teams not looking to sell the farm, Jason Hammel, Ian Kennedy and Brandon McCarthy are attractive options. While these pitchers have an up and... More of this article »
David Price is on the Trade Block, Like it or Not
With the Tampa Bay Rays owning the worst record in baseball at 32-48, ace pitcher David Price is on the trade block. Despite an ERA that is almost half a run higher than his career average, the 28 year-old left-hander is having his... More of this article »
Sean Doolittle Dominating in Oakland A’s Pen
The Oakland Athletics have been the best team in baseball so far, and closer Sean Doolittle has helped to solidify the bullpen. Doolittle has an incredible 50/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and has nailed down 10 saves in 11 chances since... More of this article »
Mike Trout Continues to be Amazing
Photo By Keith Allison Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. He’s been the best in the game since 2012, when the 20 year old produced an incredible 10 fWAR despite spending the first 20... More of this article »
Rays Rumors – Ben Zobrist Trade Possibilities
2014 has been a disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they currently own the worst record in the major leagues. The Rays have several attractive trade chips on their roster, one of which is the versatile second baseman Ben... More of this article »
Cubs Rumors – Jeff Samardzija Trade Possibilities
Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jeff Samardzija has enjoyed a very good 2014 season. Meanwhile, his team is sitting at 27-38, which puts them in prime positions to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs are fielding plenty of offers... More of this article »
The San Francisco Giants are Cruising
The San Francisco Giants are owners of the best record in baseball as they sit in first place in the NL West with a 42-21 record and a 9.5 game lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that cushion, Cool Standings gives them a 97... More of this article »
Dodgers Yasiel Puig Can’t be Stopped
A year ago, Yasiel Puig took baseball by storm. In his first month in the big leagues, the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder collected 44 hits, the second most for a new big leaguer behind Joe DiMaggio. Of course he cooled off from... More of this article »
Josh Donaldson Leading Formidable A’s Squad
The Oakland Athletics have the best record in the American League at 38-24, and they enjoy a 4.5 game lead in the AL West. More impressively, they have baseball’s best run differential at +113. Third baseman Josh Donaldson... More of this article »
The Chicago White Sox Offensive Makeover
Last season, the Chicago White Sox had the worst offense in the American League. Their hitters had a collective .249/.302/.378 line for an 83 wRC+. No hitter had a wRC+ above 110, and Adam Dunn, Alex Rios and Avisail Garcia were... More of this article »
Don’t Sleep on the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are sitting at 16-15, which puts them in third place in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the Oakland Athletics, and a half game behind the Texas Rangers. Their record doesn’t accurately portray how well... More of this article »
Nationals Stephen Strasburg Racking up Strikeouts
The Washington Nationals rotation is piling up strikeouts at a historic rate, and Stephen Strasburg is leading the pack. Through his first seven starts the right-hander is fanning hitters at a 33.3 percent rate, which is the second... More of this article »
Scott Kazmir, Sonny Gray and Jesse Chavez Dealing for A’s
The Oakland Athletics are sitting in first place in the AL West, and their starting pitching has been a key factor. A’s starting pitchers currently carry a 2.97 ERA, with strikeout and walk rates of 21.2 percent and 6.7 percent,... More of this article »
Cardinals Shelby Miller Looks Like a Shell of His Former Self
Between April and August 30th of last season, Shelby Miller was very good, posting a 3.32 ERA, with matching peripherals. His strikeout and walk rates were 26 percent and seven percent, respectively. From August 30th and on, Miller... More of this article »
Jose Abreu: Hot Start for Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had his second multi-home run game in three days, helping the Sox down the Minnesota Twins 7-3. Through the first ten games of Abreu’s 2014 season, he’s hitting .300/.383/.725,... More of this article »
Josh Hamilton Reaping Rewards of Disciplined Approach
While Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton had to leave Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners with a thumb injury, the 32 year-old is off to an outstanding start. Through the Angels first eight games, he’s... More of this article »
Felix Hernandez Dominates, Mariners Beat A’s 4-1
Felix Hernandez was on top of his game again. The Seattle Mariners starter hurled 8.1 innings against the Oakland Athletics, and the M’s moved to 4-1. After rolling through the Los Angeles Angels lineup his first time out,... More of this article »
Rays Down Blue Jays Behind Chris Archer, Evan Longoria
The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 Thurday night behind a solid pitching performance from Chris Archer and a three run home run from Evan Longoria. Archer, who signed a $25.5 million dollar, six... More of this article »
Gray, Cingrani, Paxton: Young Pitchers Impressing in 2014
Young players stole the show in 2013, and just four days into the 2014 season, several young pitchers are already making their mark. Youthful hurlers Michael Wacha, Jose Fernandez, and Chris Archer have turned in strong outings after... More of this article »
Gio Gonzalez, Nationals Rack up Strikeouts in Win over Mets
After their pitching staff tallied 18 strikeouts in an Opening Day win over the New York Mets, the Washington Nationals managed 13 strikeouts in a 5-1 victory, shutting out the Mets over the last eight innings. Stephen Strasburg... More of this article »
Mariners Down Angels 8-3 Behind Two Home Runs from Brad Miller
The Seattle Mariners brought home another victory Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 8-3. Erasmo Ramirez went seven strong innings, and received more than enough offensive support. The 23 year-old Ramirez had a tough... More of this article »
Felix Hernandez and Jose Fernandez Dominate on Opening Day
Baseball is back. After a five month layoff, teams are playing meaningful games again. On Opening Day, aces Felix Hernandez and Jose Fernandez looked as though they hadn’t missed a beat. The Seattle Mariners ace worked six... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Sign Ervin Santana
The Atlanta Braves have linked Ervin Santana to a one-year deal that is worth $14.1 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Santana’s deal is worth the exact amount of the qualifying offer he rejected at the beginning of... More of this article »
Five MLB Pitchers That Are Bounceback Candidates
Every year there are a handful of pitchers who fans would like to give up on. Whether it be injuries, age, poor performance, or some combination of the three, these hurlers have caused baseball aficionados to lose faith in them. 2013... More of this article »
The St. Louis Cardinals Rotation: A Good Problem to Have
The St. Louis Cardinals had one of baseball’s better starting rotations in 2013. They finished the regular season with a team ERA of 3.42, and 13.6 fWAR. Only their division rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates, could top their team... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds, Homer Bailey Agree on Extension
The Cincinnati Reds and Homer Bailey have come to terms on an extension covering six years and $105 million with a $25 million mutual option that contains a $5 million buyout, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Earlier this offseason,... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Sign Ubaldo Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Terms of the agreement, which is pending a physical, are believed to be in the range of four years and $48 million.... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Craig Kimbrel
The Atlanta Braves have signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a contract extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Kimbrel’s deal is worth $42 million over four seasons, with a team option for a fifth year. It buys out his three... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Julio Teheran
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with pitcher Julio Teheran, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Teheran’s deal guarantees the 23 year old right-hander $32.4 million over six years. Teheran was already... More of this article »
What Should the Dodgers Do With Their Outfielders?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot of money tied up in their outfield. Matt Kemp is owed $128 million over the next six seasons. They’re on the hook with Andre Ethier for at least $70 million in the next four years, and Carl... More of this article »
Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett, Old Player That is Good
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal, reports Hayden Balgavy of THV 11 in Arkansas. Burnett’s deal is worth $16 million. Burnett’s future was undetermined for most of... More of this article »
Coco Crisp Signs Extension with Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have reported a two-year contract extension with centerfielder Coco Crisp that includes a vesting option for 2017. Crisp will receive $11 million in 2015 and 2016, and his vesting option is worth $13 million... More of this article »