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Die hard White Sox and Angels fan. I joined the Rotoballer family in January 2018, and I've been writing about baseball in one way or another since 2014. I spent the 2016 season as the beat writer covering the Ogden Raptors for the local newspaper, and from 2018-2020 I was the social media manager and team photographer for the Bristol Pirates (RIP Appalachian League).
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Nick Madrigal, Codi Heuer Traded To Cubs
Updating an earlier report, the Chicago Cubs have acquired second baseman Nick Madrigal and relief pitcher Codi Heuer from the White Sox for relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Madrigal is out for the rest of the year with a torn hamstring, and over 54 games this year, he slashed... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Traded To White Sox
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been traded to the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There is currently no word yet on what the return for the Cubs will be. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers in baseball for some time, and over 39 appearances this year, he... Read More
Blue Jays In Talks To Potentially Acquire Yan Gomes
The Toronto Blue Jays are in discussions with the Washington Nationals to potentially acquire catcher Yan Gomes, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Gomes was just reinstated from the injured list on Thursday, and over 63 games this year he is slashing .271/.323/.454 with nine homers, 35 RBI and 30 runs scored. The Blue... Read More
Michael Fulmer Gaining Interest Prior To Deadline
The Detroit Tigers have had discussions with several teams about potentially trading relief pitcher Michael Fulmer, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Fulmer split closing duties earlier this year with Gregory Soto, and over 27 games this season he is 4-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.262 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 42... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Being Made Available By Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have made relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias available for a trade, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Iglesias now joins what is a hot trade market for relief pitchers, after going 7-4 with 21 saves, a 3.23 ERA, 0.908 WHIP and 38.6 percent strikeout rate over 47 1/3 innings of work... Read More
Tyler Chatwood Designated For Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood was designated for assignment on Friday to make room for the newly acquired Jose Berrios, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Chatwood hasn't had great numbers this year, going 1-2 with a 5.46 ERA, 1.429 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 28 innings of work. Any... Read More
Daniel Norris Traded To Milwaukee Brewers
Updating an earlier reports, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Reese Olson, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has looked better on the mound over the last month, posting a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout rate over 8 1/3 innings of... Read More
White Sox Involved In Discussions For Craig Kimbrel
The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of discussions with the Chicago Cubs to potentially acquire relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago. This comes a day after the White Sox acquired relief pitcher Ryan Tepera from their crosstown rivals, as they continue to look for bullpen help. There... Read More
Milwaukee Brewers Are In Talks For Daniel Norris
The Milwaukee Brewers are in talks with the Detroit Tigers to acquire relief pitcher Daniel Norris, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has had a rough start to the season, but had looked better on the mound in the month of July, where he posted a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout... Read More
Adam Duvall Traded To Braves
Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Friday in exchange for catcher Alex Jackson, the Braves announced on Twitter. Duvall had spent the previous two and a half seasons playing for the Braves before landing with Miami this season, where he is slashing .229/.277/.478 with 22 homers, five steals, 68... Read More
Eddie Rosario Traded To Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Rosario is currently on the injured list with an abdominal strain and is expected to be out for a couple more weeks, but when he returns to action he'll provide a solid... Read More
Phillies Making Strong Push For Kyle Gibson
The Philadelphia Phillies are making a strong push for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Gibson has had a rough go of things over his last three starts, but overall this year he has put up very good numbers by going 6-3 with a 2.87 ERA, 1.177 WHIP... Read More
Rays Are Interested In Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel
The Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and could trade for one or both of them, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that there's no indication a deal is close to being completed, but the Rays now appear to be in... Read More
Pirates Acquire Abrahan Gutierrez From Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Abrahan Gutierrez from the Philadelphia Phillies for relief pitcher Braeden Ogle on Friday, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. Gutierrez was one of the prospects Pittsburgh was set to acquire in the Tyler Anderson trade with Philadelphia that fell apart after concerns were brought up over the medical reports of... Read More
Twins Acquire Austin Martin From Blue Jays
Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop/outfielder Austin Martin and starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Martin is the No. 2 prospect in the Blue Jays' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Woods-Richardson is... Read More
Jose Berrios Traded To Toronto
Updating an earlier report, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet of the players Minnesota will receive in this deal. Berrios will provide a much-needed boost to the Blue Jays' rotation, going 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP... Read More
Jose Berrios Likely To Be Traded, Possibly To Toronto
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is likely to be traded prior to the deadline on Friday, and the Toronto Blue Jays are a leading contender in acquiring him, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With the news that Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will not be traded, and with Max Scherzer landing in... Read More
Rockies Will Not Trade Away Jon Gray
Teams are being told that the Colorado Rockies will not trade away starting pitcher Jon Gray prior to the trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Gray had been considered one of the top trade targets heading into the deadline, but reports emerged late this week that the Rockies might opt to keep... Read More
Blue Jays, Rays Main Players For Trevor Story If He's Traded
The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays are believed to be the two main contenders for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story if he is traded before the deadline, according to Joel Sherman of MLB Network. Sherman adds the Mets and Giants have expressed interest in Story as well, but there is no certainty that... Read More
Starlin Castro Suspended For 30 Games
Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 30 games for violating the league's domestic violence policy, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres also reports that the Nationals have announced they intend to release Castro upon the completion of his suspension. Castro was placed on administrative leave two... Read More
J.D. Martinez Goes Hitless Again On Thursday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was the second game in a row that Martinez was held hitless, as he has gone cold at the plate over his last seven games where he is slashing .120/.154/.200 with one... Read More
Yoan Moncada Goes Hitless In Loss Thursday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada continued his struggles at the plate on Thursday, finishing 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 5-0 loss to the Royals. Moncada has now gone hitless in three straight games, and is slashing .111/.143/.148 over his last seven games. He's been very streaky this year, but overall has managed... Read More
Cavan Biggio Remains Cold At The Plate Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio continued his recent struggles at the plate on Thursday night, finishing 1-for-5 with one RBI and a strikeout in a 13-1 win over the Red Sox. It was Biggio's second hit in his last five games, as he was slashing .173/.224/.269 with one home run, one steal, six... Read More
Yankees Looking To Trade Away Luke Voit
After acquiring first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs earlier in the day Thursday, the New York Yankees are now looking to trade away first baseman Luke Voit, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Voit is currently on the injured list with a bone bruise in his knee, but is believed to be able... Read More
Red Sox, Rays Expressing Interest In Jose Berrios
The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have now joined the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in the sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The second-most coveted starting pitcher on the market behind Max Scherzer, Berrios is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044... Read More
Jon Gray Might Not Be Moved Before Deadline
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray might end up not being moved before Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Gray had long been considered one of the more likely starting pitchers to be dealt by the deadline, but now Heyman reports that the Rockies may end up holding onto him, and... Read More
Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges Against Marcell Ozuna
After reviewing bodycam footage of a domestic violence incident involving Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna, local prosecutors have decided to drop the felony aggravated assault, strangulation charge against Ozuna, according to Amy Dash of Fox Sports Radio. Despite the dropped felony charge, Ozuna is still facing two misdemeanor charges of battery, family violence and simple... Read More
Angels Emerge As Late Suitor For Max Scherzer
The Los Angeles Angels have entered the last minute frenzy to try and complete a deal to acquire Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Earlier in the afternoon on Thursday it appeared that Scherzer was on the brink of being traded to San Diego, but there has been... Read More
Max Kranick Struggles In Loss Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Max Kranick struggled on the mound against Milwaukee on Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings of work. He looked solid through his first five innings, but a three-run sixth inning chased him out of the game. After tossing five perfect... Read More
Rodolfo Castro Homers Twice In Loss Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored in a 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Castro carried the team on offense, as he now has homered for each of his first five career hits and is 5-for-21 with seven RBI and six runs scored... Read More
