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Jose Soriano was just traded to the Blue Jays earlier today, but some clubs with prior interest in the right-hander have been in touch with Toronto about a possible flip, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The Cubs were the only team publicly linked to Soriano in trade rumors, but it’s unclear […]
The MLB Trade Deadline is now just hours away and we've seen deals start flying. Adley Rutschman is going to the Boston Red Sox. Liam Hicks is going to the Tamp
The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the jackpot when they won the 2026 NHL draft lottery and picked star winger Gavin McKenna first overall. But in his first year in the harsh glare of the Toronto spotlight, what are fair expectations for McKenna?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make moves at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Dodgers already traded for Tarik Skubal, bolstering an already amazing starting rotation. Now, the Dodgers are adding another All-Star starting pitcher, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with […] The post Dodgers add more pitching in Royals trade after Tarik Skubal blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Rangers have sent infielder Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays for left-hander Adam Macko, per announcements from both clubs. Smith and Macko are 40-man guys but Stephan is not, so this is 40-man neutral for the clubs. Smith, 28, is the player in the deal with the most […]
The Blue Jays have traded swingman Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers for utility infielder Josh Smith and prospect Josh Stephan, per Ben Nicholson-Smith: Macko, the first Slovak MLB player since the retirement of Elmer Valo in 1961, appeared in /2 games this season for the Jays, posting a 4.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts against […]
MLB Trade Deadline continues with a minor trade involving two American League squads. The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired utility player Josh Smith from the Texas Rangers for lefty Adam Macko. Evan Grant was the first to report the news. This is a move that clearly signifies that the Jays are buying and aiming for […] The post Blue Jays add utility man to beef up infield in Rangers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Texas Rangers are trading infielder Josh Smith and pitcher Josh Stephan to the Toronto Blue Jays for lefthanded reliever Adam Macko, per multiple reports. Macko, 25, was a 7th round pick of the Mariners in 2019, and was sent to the Jays after the 2022 season, along with Erik Swanson, in the Teoscar Hernandez […]
August is here, which means NHL hockey is officially on the horizon. We’re now just 57 days away from the Maple Leafs’ season opener. We kicked off the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take by breaking down Toronto’s hiring of Andy O’Brien, Sidney Crosby’s long-time trainer, as the club’s new strength and conditioning coach….
Any pitching coach with a pulse is going to look at Soriano and mutter an epithet beyond “I can fix him.” Namely, “I can turn him into Paul Skenes.”
The Los Angeles Angels were viewed as one of the clear-cut sellers heading into the MLB trade deadline. The Toronto Blue Jays were in a more fickle position. The team was one win away from winning the World Series just last year, but they are in last place in the American League East this season. […] The post Jose Soriano trade grades for surprise Blue Jays, Angels deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What I enjoy most about August is that it gives us a chance to stop reacting to every headline and start looking at the bigger picture. The games haven’t started…
Sometimes hockey gives us a moment that is very special. A rookie scores four goals in his first NHL game. Fans celebrate. The hockey world takes notice. Everyone starts wondering…
The Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays, adding a durable veteran starter whose strikeout-to-walk numbers offer more encouragement than his ERA might suggest.
Just a few months removed from coming one out away from winning the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have […]
In a day that looks primed for a sell-off, the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off trade deadline day acquiring right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects. Soriano opened the year an early favorite for American League Cy Young. Though he cooled off, he’s still having a breakout campaign. Through 22 […] The post Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .
The overhaul of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office continues. According to both Steve Simmons and Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs are bringing in Andy O'Brien to lead their Sport Performance department. O'Brien's been the long-time trainer of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and does bring some NHL experience to Toronto. O'Brien worked with the Florida Panthers during their back-to-back Stanley Cups, and spent a couple of seasons about a decade ago, working in sports science for the Pengu...
The Toronto Blue Jays wasted no time replacing the arm they just gave up. The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. In return, the Angels receive top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero. The move comes just one day after Toronto traded veteran Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like the Blue Jays' deadline is shaping up as a retool rather than a full teardown. Swapping Old For You...
John Chayka continues to overhaul the Toronto Maple Leafs front office. According to multiple reports, the Leafs general manager is bringing in long-time trainer of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, Andy O’Brien to lead the team’s Sport Performance department. Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons was first to report the news, with The Athletic’s Chris Johnston piggy-backing…
The St. Louis Cardinals should be ready to move Andre Pallante ahead of today's MLB trade deadline after seeing the return the Los Angeles Angels just got from the Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Soriano. The Cardinals could get their own haul for Pallante.
The Angels are set to receive a Top 100 Prospect in Arjun Nimmala after dealing righthander Jose Soriano to the Blue Jays. The post Angels Add Top Blue Jays Prospect Arjun Nimmala In Trade For Jose Soriano appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
So sell off a starting pitcher one day, buy a starting pitcher the next. The Jays have picked up 27-year-old José Soriano from the Angels. José Soriano is a very good pitcher, and much younger than Kevin Gausman. He has a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts this year, with a 2.7 bWAR. Batters are hitting […]
The Blue Jays sold off one veteran arm last night but are quickly acquiring a more controllable replacement. Toronto has announced the acquisition of right-hander José Soriano from the Angels in exchange for top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, minor league outfielder Eddie Micheletti and minor league righty Angel Rivero. The trade of Soriano emphatically underscores that for […]
The Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs last night for minor leaguers Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. This morning, it is being announced that the Jays are acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Anaheim Angels for minor leaguers Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Mitcheletti and Angel Rivero. So we have […]
Following a near-World Series victory last November, the Toronto Blue Jays have no intention of merely waving the white flag and building for the future. They are trying to have it all. Less than a day after trading two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, the 2025 American League champions are acquiring fellow right-handed […] The post Blue Jays acquire Jose Soriano in Angels trade after shipping Kevin Gausman to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .