The Aug. 31 MLB trade deadline is still nearly three weeks off, but let’s take an early look at some of the factors that will influence what might happen. Or won’t happen. It’s possible this year’s deadline will be a dud for several reasons: lack of talent available, more teams in the playoff race because […]
Continue readingIt’s also Shohei Ohtani day as the versatile Angels phenom will reportedly take the hill every Sunday. The righty thrower will look to improve on his lackluster opener where he failed to record an out, allowing five earned runs on three hits and three walks. Clayton Kershaw is slated to make his 2020 debut after […]
Continue readingYou love baseball. Tim Kurkjian loves baseball. So while we await its return, every day we’ll provide you with a story or two tied to this date in baseball history. ON THIS DATE IN 1980, Dan Quisenberry pitched for the Royals and was caught by Jamie Quirk. It was the first time in baseball history […]
Continue readingYates was named to his first All-Star team in his first full season as closer. He had 101 strikeouts in 60⅔ innings. He and the Padres have been discussing a long-term deal. San Diego agreed to deals with all of its arbitration-eligible players. New left fielder Tommy Pham got a $7.9 million deal and catcher […]
Continue readingFriday was the deadline for 155 arbitration-eligible players and their MLB teams to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. This year, big names including Mookie Betts, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Aaron Judge, George Springer and Noah Syndergaard are among those who either came to a settlement amount before the deadline or are […]
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