The Los Angeles Dodgers created plenty of buzz while pursuing Tarik Skubal, and even after they landed him, the conversation shifted to criticism over their growing dominance. Many fans pointed to a competitive imbalance, accusing the Dodgers of using their financial muscle to land the sport’s biggest stars. But in his first media appearance after […]
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Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reaction came during Tucker’s first appearance back in Chicago after he left the Cubs in free agency following his lone season with the team. […]
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Scott Harris rejected claims that the Tigers failed to create a bidding war before trading Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers.
Go get ‘em, Boyd!
It’s time for a short memory to move past the three straight losses against the Red Sox, now visiting the Cubs. Monday’s game info
The superteam Dodgers continue to draw ire for their largesse, including adding Tarik Skubal to their already deep rotation. But perhaps as an olive branch, they sometimes show their frailty as well. Dalton Rushing’s arm irritation that got him scratched from Sunday’s start is now right elbow inflammation that landed the catcher on the injured […]
Better positioned to attack the market than any other club, the Dodgers were aggressive at this year’s deadline. Contextualizing for the position they were in, what they set out to accomplish, and what it took to get there, it’s inevitable to conclude it was a successful deadline for the reigning back-to-back champs, worthy of an […]
Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It will be the first career start for the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the friendly confines in Chicago. The Dodgers on Sunday acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith. […]
As the dust settles on a wild deadline, there are contenders and rebuilders alike who wish they could've done a bit more.
There was a time when the New York Yankees were MLB’s most feared team. They were willing to spend big in free agency and for trades to improve their roster. After all, it isn’t an accident that the Yankees have 27 championships — far more than any other big league ball club. However, the Yankees […]
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The Dodgers catcher reunion tour added a new feature on Monday. Hours after getting Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, the Dodgers also acquired Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski. Also in the trade are the Dodgers getting minor league right-hander Jacob Kmatz, a fifth-rounder from 2024 […]
6:04pm: L.A. has officially announced the deal. The Dodgers are sending $250K in international bonus pool money to Tampa Bay. 5:05pm: The Rays are trading backup catcher Hunter Feduccia back to the Dodgers, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Tampa Bay squeezed him off the roster by acquiring Liam Hicks from Miami this afternoon. Minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued reshaping their roster Monday following the MLB trade deadline, placing catcher Dalton Rushing on the injured list after an MRI revealed a mild elbow strain. The move comes one day after Rushing was scratched from the lineup and further thins the Dodgers’ catching depth with Will Smith still sidelined. The […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) and the Chicago Cubs (63-49) take the field on Monday night at Wrigley Field in the first game of a three-game series. How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs While the Dodgers may have been swept…
The Dodgers got the band back together
The Los Angeles Dodgers landed the big fish in the pond before the trade deadline after acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. However, that wasn’t the only move the front office made, as the club pulled off another deal right before the 6 p.m. EST deadline. Reports indicate that the Dodgers traded for catcher […]
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The Rays closed out the trade deadline by dealing catcher Hunter Feduccia, who was displaced on the depth chart by the acquisition of C/1B Liam Hicks, alongside 2024 fourth rounder RHP Jacob Kmatz — a relief prospect — for left handed hitting OF Jack Suwinski. Suwinski is the player in focus here, how popped in […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers recently made a major splash when they acquired superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal now joins a Los Angeles team that was already the best in baseball and somehow got significantly better during the season. Recently, the star weighed in on how the trade went down from his […]
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The 2026 MLB trade deadline lived up to expectations. As expected, there were tons of teams looking to add talent ahead of postseason/World Series pushes. Sellers took advantage of this by leveraging veterans into tons of prospect acquisitions. Of course, though, not all trades are created equal. Some teams nailed the trade deadline, while others […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers, who acquired catcher Bo Naylor and right-handed reliever Codi Heuer in a trade with the Guardians on Saturday morning, had a very quiet lead up to Monday’s trade deadline. The prize of the trade deadline, left-hander Tarik Skubal, went to the mighty Dodgers on Saturday night as the rich got richer. Since […]
The Dodgers already acquired one left-handed starting pitcher before the trade deadline in Tarik Skubal. On Monday they added another, though in a different state of readiness. Kris Bubic was acquired from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Carlos Durán. Bubic had a 4.11 ERA and 4.53 xERA in nine starts this season […]
This just in: The Dodgers are pretty good. But which other teams, execs and fan bases can walk away from this deadline feeling optimistic?
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The post Dodgers Trade for All-Star Starting Pitcher Amid Uncertain Injuries appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The San Diego Padres kept pushing their rotation upgrade even further at the deadline. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Padres are acquiring right-hander Casey Mize and infielder Gage Workman from the Detroit Tigers.
In return, the Tigers receive left-handers Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf.
Why Mize's Value Spiked
Detroit had already traded ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in deadline week, and once that blockbuster went through, rival executives quickly identi...
Monday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Dodgers lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Justin Wrobleski, LHP In seven starts since he returned from his knee injury, Matthew Boyd has a 1.93 ERA and 1.143 WHIP, with only four home runs allowed in […]