MLB trade deadline Q&A: Trades that almost happened, Red Sox inactivity, Mets blow up and more
We're one week removed from the trade deadline, and FanSided's MLB Insider Robert Murray is tackling questions from around the game.We are officially a week removed from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and there have been some early takeaways and reactions.Here's Fan...
2023-08-08 08:45
MLB Rumors: Mets misery, Braves fit former Yankee, Red Sox huge return
MLB Rumors: Trevor Story returning Tuesday for Red Sox, more on the wayFor as much as Boston Red Sox fans can rightfully criticize Chaim Bloom for his lack of action at the trade deadline and, even before, in the offseason, the club hasn't been done any favors when it comes to injuries this s...
2023-08-08 07:52
MLB Power Rankings: From the best to the worst after the MLB trade deadline
With the MLB trade deadline squarely in the rearview mirror, which teams went up or down in this week's MLB Power Rankings?It's been nearly a week since all of the dust from the MLB trade deadline settled, and we now know which teams strengthened their rosters for a postseason run in 2...
2023-08-07 21:55
Austin Riley home run pace: Can hot bat catch Andruw Jones?
Austin Riley is well ahead of pace to surpass Andruw Jones in the Atlanta Braves' record books, alongside bash brother teammate Matt Olson.What Austin Riley has done at the plate since the All-Star Break for the Atlanta Braves is absolutely mind-boggling.In Atlanta's 8-0 shutout vi...
2023-08-06 02:52
MLB Rumors: Braves reunion signing, Padres big mistake, Royals shock
MLB Rumors: Royals roll to seventh straight win, continue to shock baseballHere's a list of every MLB team that has an active win streak over five games: Kansas City Royals (seven games)End of list.The hottest team in the MLB is the Kansas City Royals. The same club that finds th...
2023-08-05 23:46
Braves fans should take Max Fried's debut with grain of salt
Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried will make his long-awaited return to action on Friday, but keep expectations in check.The Atlanta Braves will welcome Max Fried back to the mound for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs. It's a long-awaited moment for Fried and the Atlanta faith...
2023-08-05 01:29
MLB Rumors: Braves could fix left field problem by signing former rival All-Star
The Washington Nationals have released Corey Dickerson, a former All-Star, who immediately becomes one of the top names on the waiver market. Could the Braves come calling?If the Atlanta Braves opt against solving their left field conundrum internally, there may be an external option staring the...
2023-08-03 06:29
MLB Rumors: 3 Braves who won't be on the roster by Sept. 1
As the dust settles after the MLB trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves have some tough decisions to make. Their roster is about to change for the better.Atlanta made some small, yet notable changes at the trade deadline, such as acquiring Nicky Lopez, Pierce Johnson and Brad Hand. None will single...
2023-08-02 23:49
MLB Rumors: Braves-Soto link, Eduardo Rodriguez extension, Cy Young winner available
MLB Rumors: Uncertainty around Eduardo Rodriguez contract extension with TigersThe Detroit Tigers agreed to trade Eduardo Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline but were spurned not by the Dodgers, but by Rodriguez. He invoked the 10-team no-trade clause in his...
2023-08-02 22:18
MLB Rumors: Cubs misfire, NY Mets rebuild, Braves indecision
MLB Rumors: The Cubs are done with Trey ManciniThe Trey Mancini experiment is done in Chicago.Mancini was a major MLB trade deadline addition in Houston this time last year. He was expected to split time in the outfield and at first base. Mancini did just that, but did not perform well.Aft...
2023-08-02 05:18
MLB trade grades: Braves land bullpen help they seek in deal with Rockies
For the second time in recent days, the Atlanta Braves have plucked a veteran reliever from the Colorado Rockies.On Tuesday, the Braves landed Brad Hand in a deal with the Rockies, boosting their bullpen. The 33-year-old southpaw was in the World Series last season as a member of the Philadelphi...
2023-08-02 01:19
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