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The Cincinnati Reds came calling, but Matt Ponatoski is choosing the Bluegrass, and Kentucky football may have landed its new QB2. The highly touted dual-sport standout is reportedly done weighing his options. After being selected by the Reds in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, the four-star signee has officially enrolled at the […]
The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have to pony up big time to sign Jordan Walker to an extension, as Derrick Goold teased that Nolan Arenado's mega extension is a good comp for Walker's potential deal.
Baseball fans had an overload coming at them this past Sunday
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their roster with a major deadline move, landing veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in a trade with the Houston Astros. McCullers agreed to waive his no-trade rights to make the deal happen. As part of the transaction, Milwaukee also received pitcher Colton Gordon and cash, while Houston acquired prospect Jadyn Fielder, [...]
From Kody Clemens' remarkable defensive versatility to two of baseball's best strikeout pitchers, these five stories capture the Twins' first half at the All-Star break.
Note: This piece was written before the Brewers traded for Lance McCullers Jr. on Wednesday. Ultimately, I don’t believe the Brewers are putting much stock in the oft-injured and otherwise ineffective McCullers as a person to do much besides eat a few innings, so I don’t think that trade materially changes any approach that I […]
Following the developmental path of Detroit Tigers’ starting pitcher Troy Melton has been a pretty fascinating ride. Watching him improve in 2024, it was pretty clear that he would become a factor in 2025 if he could avoid the plague of pitcher injuries in the Tigers’ system, and so it went. However, during his mixed […]
Hello, friends. The All-Star break continues. There’s still not going to be any more Orioles baseball until tomorrow when they start the non-mathematical second half of the season in Houston. We can hope the break is a good mental reset for those players who need one and a good physical reset for those who need […]
The fun of All-Star week has concluded and it’s time for real business to start up again. The Phillies will open the unofficial second half of the season tonight when they take on the New York Mets. Aaron Nola will be on the mound against Christian Scott of the Mets for the primetime game on […]
Note: The All Star Break ends for the minor leaguers on the 17th, but the FCL Mets played! Triple A: Syracuse Mets (46 – 46) NO GAME (SCHEDULE) Double A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (33 – 54) NO GAME (SCHEDULE) High A: Brooklyn Cyclones (36 – 49) NO GAME (SCHEDULE) Low A: St. Lucie Mets (39 […]
Ten 2026 MLB Draft picks poised to outperform their draft position, including two selections by the Angels. The post 10 2026 MLB Draft Picks Who Could Be Great Value appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The evolution of Eduardo Rodriguez: How the D-backs left-hander reshaped his arsenal https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/the-evolution-of-eduardo-rodriguez-how-the-d-backs-left-hander-reshaped-his-arsenal Diamondbacks OF Tommy Troy placed on 10-day injured list https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/tommy-troy-10-day-injured-list Corbin Carroll Sends D-backs Nike RBI Teams Off to Regional Tournament https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/corbin-carroll-diamondbacks...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The MLB Trade Deadline is August 3. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting at 50-47. They are 9.5 […]
Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 16 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Troy Melton, Chase DeLauter, Reid Detmers, and more. It's hard to believe that we're already at the All-Star break, and plenty of players have entered the midpoint on a […]
Stashing high-end prospects ahead of their call-up can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Last summer, those who stashed Nick Kurtz ahead of his midseason call-up were rewarded with a top-10 hitter. In this piece, we will highlight two of the top pitching prospects in the game, including one budding superstar […]
The existential Midseason Classic. The post Rained Out at the All-Star Game appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
In Houston, at least, if not on Patrick's deck. The post Transaction Analysis: The Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., and the End of An Era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a notable trade move amid the silence of the MLB All-Star break, as they acquired two-time World Series champion pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Also coming over to Milwaukee in the trade is lefty Colton Gordon, while the Brewers sent minor league outfielder/designated hitter Jadyn Fielder, who [...]
The Mets are clearly selling, but beyond that, who knows. The post This is Shaping Up to be a Weird Deadline appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
At some point, the Royals need to finish building, or else their foundation will disappear. The post Witt’s End appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
A look at the best performers around the minors yesterday. The post Minor League Update: Reynell Gives ‘Em Hell in the DSL appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Elly siempre ha sido bueno, pero este año ha sido un jugador completo. The post Elly De La Cruz cambia el guión appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Presenting Baseball America's complete rundown of baseball card and collectibles resources for 2026, including checklist previews, the latest news & more. The post 2026 Baseball Cards & Collectibles: Top Prospects, Release Dates & News appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The All-Star break giving us a four-day reprieve before kicking off the unofficial second half of the season is always a good time for reflection, as many front offices are surely doing with their rosters in the weeks remaining before the trade deadline. A lot can still happen to change up what the Yankees are […]
The New York Yankees are expected to be among the busiest buyers at the August 3 trade deadline, and they have identified one of their biggest targets. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post , San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller and Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers are expected to be the Yankees' top two deadline targets. "The Yankees' top two deadline targets should be All-Star closer Mason Miller, the game's top closer, and Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers," Heyman wrote. Why Miller Is So Coveted Mi...