Rumors and Analysis

Phillies Designate Delmon Young For Assignment

Posted by Don Miller on Aug 9th, 2013

The Philadelphia Phillies have designated Delmon Young for assignment to clear room for Casper Wells who was claimed from the Chicago White Sox on waivers earlier this week. They will have 10 days to trade or release the 27-year-old. The... More »

Max Scherzer Wins 17th, Tigers Win 12th Straight

Posted by Don Miller on Aug 8th, 2013

The Detroit Tigers won their 12th straight game and Max Scherzer became baseball’s first 17-game winner besting the Cleveland Indians 10-3. Scherzer (17-1) allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings. Scherzer threw... More »

Tim Lincecum K’s 8 In 8 Shutout Innings

Posted by Don Miller on Aug 8th, 2013

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum struck out eight batters over eight scoreless innings to lead the Giants past the Brewers 4-1. He allowed one hit over those eight innings. Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer in the... More »

St. Louis Cardinals Call Up Prospect Carlos Martinez

Posted by Don Miller on Aug 8th, 2013

The St Louis Cardinals have called up pitching prospect Carlos Martinez to make a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. Martinez had previously been used in the Cardinals bullpen this season. In his pair of bullpen... More »

Phillies Reach Agreement With Chase Utley on Extension

Posted by Don Miller on Aug 7th, 2013

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with second baseman Chase Utley on an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season at the minimum. The deal will be worth between $27 million guaranteed with... More »

Kansas City Royals Acquire Houston Astros Justin Maxwell

Posted by Don Miller on Jul 31st, 2013

According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports the Kansas City Royals have acquired OF Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros. Maxwell is 29 and is hitting .241/.311/.387 with two home runs in 115 plate appearances for Houston in 2013,... More »

Phillies Trade Rumors: Utley, Young, Papelbon, Ruiz and Lee

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Jul 29th, 2013

In the midst of an eight game losing streak and falling into third place in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to be sellers. Over 100 games into the season, the Phillies are seven games under .500, have fallen behind... More »

Detroit Tigers Trade For Astros Closer Jose Veras

Posted by Don Miller on Jul 29th, 2013

The Detroit Tigers shored up the back end of their bullpen acquiring Houston Astros closer Jose Veras in exchange for outfield prospect Danny Vasquez. Opponents are hitting .192 against Veras this season, and Dombrowski says the team... More »

Yankees Acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Jul 26th, 2013

In a deal approved Friday morning, the Yankees have officially acquired outfielder, Alfonso Soriano, from the Chicago Cubs. The acquisition has been rumored for weeks but hinged on multiple obstacles ranging from Soriano waiving his... More »

MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For The Rest of 2013

Posted by Don Miller on Jul 22nd, 2013

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season by Major League Baseball. The announcement came from commissioner Bud Selig for violations of the basic agreement and its joint... More »

Cardinals Send Matt Holliday to the 15-day Disabled List

Posted by Don Miller on Jul 20th, 2013

St. Louis Cardinals will be without slugger Matt Holliday for at least another week as the team placed the left fielder on the 15 day disabled list. He’s hitting .268/.351/.448 with 13 homers and 47 RBI this season. First baseman/outfielder... More »

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