MLB Rumors: Cubs-Ohtani match, Mike Trout trade hurdles, Yankees copying Braves
MLB rumors: What stands in the way of a hypothetical Mike Trout trade?This lede sounds absolutely ridiculous at first glance -- but stick with me on this.During this season, the Los Angeles Angels explored Shohei Ohtani trade options but ultimately decided to hold onto him. This offseason coul...
2023-08-16 07:58
MLB Rumors: Surprise Shohei Ohtani suitor still lurking for free agency swing
As expected, Shohei Ohtani survived the MLB trade deadline with the Los Angeles Angels. Now, all eyes turn toward the offseason when Ohtani, the best player in baseball, becomes a free agent.Another few months of guaranteed Ohtani-based revenue was too much for the Los Angeles Angels to pass up ...
2023-08-14 01:59
Sho-Who? Matt Olson continues MVP charge to take HR lead
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson took the MLB home run lead away from Shohei Ohtani on Saturday afternoon.Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani spent most of the season taking the lead for the American League MVP award and essentially running away with it. He has done so by pitchi...
2023-08-13 04:52
Yankees and 4 other biggest losers in playoff probability changes this month
Breaking down the five biggest fallers in MLB Playoff probability in the month of August.The MLB Playoffs begin in under two months now, which means it's time for the postseason pushes around the league.But for one reason or another, whether that was a poor trade deadline, negative regr...
2023-08-12 23:50
MLB standings based on record since the All-Star break: Dodgers roll, Braves falter
MLB standings since the All-Star break have set the stage for the most important stretch of the season. Who is taking their chance and who has missed it?We're about a third of the way through the second half of the MLB season and rolling towards a dramatic September finish.With the All-...
2023-08-12 00:51
3 teams who still have a surprising chance at an MLB postseason spot
If you have given up on your MLB team's chances to make it to the postseason, maybe you can find a little hope in the most recent postseason odds posted by FanGraphs.Sure, you may look at the MLB standings, shake your head and dream about spring training. As someone who has seen plenty of C...
2023-08-12 00:21
Angels playoff hopes go from bad to worse with latest injury update
The Angels will have to be without rookie shortstop Zach Neto for a several-week stretch this season, hurting their playoff hopes.The Los Angeles Angels suffered more bad injury news this week with fast-rising shortstop Zach Neto landing back on the shelf.Neto was dealing with back discomfor...
2023-08-11 07:53
Shohei Ohtani Power rankings: Where Mets, Dodgers, Angels stand after trade deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline had a direct impact on Shohei Ohtani's historic free agency. Here's the details.After the Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani at the August 1 deadline, it had a direct impact on the 2023 season -- and also his free agency.H...
2023-08-05 04:15
Money talks: Are the Angels putting Shohei Ohtani's health at risk?
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has put the team on his back the last few weeks, but it hasn't helped their postseason hopes. Now, Ohtani is injured.Shohei Ohtani left Thursday's start against the Seattle Mariners -- in which he became the first player in MLB history to h...
2023-08-05 02:22
MLB Rumors: 3 blockbuster trade packages for Tigers ace Eduardo Rodriguez
As the MLB trade deadline nears on Tuesday, several teams are in pursuit of elite starting pitching. Look no further than Eduardo Rodriguez.Eduardo Rodriguez has been one of the best pitchers in the American League this season for a reason. However, in order to send him elsewhere, the Detroit Ti...
2023-08-01 23:59
After Rockies trade pair of veterans, Charlie Blackmon talks franchise's 'investment in the future'
DENVER — Charlie Blackmon is one of the cornerstones of the Colorado Rockies franchise. On Monday, he reflected on a pair of teammates traded to the Los Angeles Angels.When you walked into the Colorado Rockies clubhouse on Sunday morning, Blackmon's locker was in one corner, with C.J....
2023-08-01 06:57
Inside the Clubhouse: What I'm hearing as the MLB Trade Deadline nears
With 36 hours until the MLB trade deadline, here's what FanSided's insider Robert Murray is hearing around the league.The Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than 36 hours away, and the expectation amongst rival executives is that the market is about to pick up.The Angels ...
2023-07-31 21:45