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Let’s Make Some Romesco, Not Only Because It’s Red, But Because It Rules

When I learned that Defector would be running Reds Week for its random annual late-summer theme week, I had one thought: Man, I really wish I had another week of time off to spend. Every year, Tom Ley announces the theme of theme week, and people start kicking around story ideas, and I think to myself, OK, next year, no matter what, I have to remember to leave myself one full week of time off, so that I can skip theme week. And then I blow it. Blowing it is part of the tradition. Anyway, here ...

Red Sox Minor Lines: Roman Anthony is ready to return from injury

Worcester Red Sox 7, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 1 The Woo Sox went ahead 3-0 in the first inning, with some very familiar names involved. Roman Anthony and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each singled, Trevor Story hit a sacrifice fly before Nate Eaton and Kristian Campbell hit consecutive RBI doubles. They added four more in the sixth, thanks to […]

Aaron Nola has changed his season by throwing it a curveball

When the Phillies signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year contract extension, there was concern. Concern that at some point, the years and mileage on his arm would come and claim him, concern that the contract would age poorly, concern that there really was no reason to give him a deal that long. After the dust […]

Is Willson Contreras the Best First Baseman in the AL?

It’s hard to overstate how important Willson Contreras has been to the Boston Red Sox. Through all the ups and downs Boston has had, Contreras has been one of the few consistent spots on the team, all while having a career year. His leadership and fire are present every game. He flips his bat not […] The post Is Willson Contreras the Best First Baseman in the AL? appeared first on Just Baseball .

Red Sox agree to contract with ex-Mets catcher

The Boston Red Sox and veteran catcher Tomas Nido are reportedly in agreement on a contract. It is a minor league deal for Nido. Nick John of Talk Sox first reported the news. The Red Sox are in the American League Wild Card conversation at the moment. They are expecting to have a number of […] The post Red Sox agree to contract with ex-Mets catcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How low can they go?

When the Nats traded a handful of good players* it was thought that it would hurt but the Nats weren't going for anything anyway.  Get some more ABs and IP for some kids and get ready for 2027.  But the Nats just haven't been bad, they've been one of the worst teams in baseball - and for a while now thanks to the loss of James Wood to injury. An 8-20  worst since July 28th.  A 24-38 third-worst since June 16th.  Are you not entertained? No you are not.   What...

I Went To A Reds Game And The Sky Was Red

A few different times when I was in my teens, my dad, my younger brother and I would go on a sports-themed road trip. This particular one 12 years ago took us from our home in suburban Detroit to baseball games in Cincinnati, Louisville, and finally St. Louis. I have good memories of this trip: watching on TV as Germany obliterated Brazil in the World Cup; seeing Matt Adams (I could tell it was Matt Adams) hit what I thought was a triple in Busch Stadium from way, way up in the Gateway Arch (t...

Pirates need to bring back Brandon Lowe

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has cooled off severely after the All Star break but in the first half of the season they were red hot ranked as one of the top offenses in the league. A lot of that is because of veteran second baseman Brandon Lowe. The Pirates traded for Lowe from the Tampa […]

Chris Sale’s 3-word demand to Walt Weiss before finishing off complete game shutout in Braves vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, and Chris Sale was at the front and centre of it. The Braves completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory at Truist Park. Though things looked a little different even before the game, Braves manager Walt Weiss also noticed a different kind […] The post Chris Sale’s 3-word demand to Walt Weiss before finishing off complete game shutout in Braves vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFC Notes: Jaydon Blue, Joe Milton, Tyrone Tracy, Cowboys, Giants

Cowboys Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue wants to be known as a physical runner and is focused on improving outside the passing game, including on tosses and between the tackles. He also wants a more comfortable grasp of the system and playbook. “Yeah, I mean, of course my speed will stand out, but I think that […] The post NFC Notes: Jaydon Blue, Joe Milton, Tyrone Tracy, Cowboys, Giants appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Royals Reacts Results: The playoffs are still a pipe dream

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked you how many games the Royals would have to win in a row […]

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Larry Andersen

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Larry Andersen kkundahl Fri, 2026-08-28 10:35 After a decade battling for a spot in the big leagues, Larry Andersen became one of the game’s most dependable relievers and one of the most quotable players in baseball. Craig Muder His name surfaces once a year at the MLB trade deadline – a warning to teams on the lookout for a quick bullpen fix. On Aug. 30, 1990, the Houston Astros sent Larry Andersen to the Red Sox in exchange for a Double-A third ...

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 27, 2026

With August coming to a close and the minor league seasons winding down soon after, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel published his rankings of the MLB farm systems to complete the set. While he’s in the same neighborhood as MLB Pipeline (15th) and Baseball America (17th), he’s the most bearish of the bunch, placing the White Sox… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 27, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .

Red Sox, Tomás Nido Agree To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Tomás Nido. Nick John of Talk Sox was the first to report the deal. Nido will give Boston some catching depth at a time when deadline acquisition Adley Rutschman has been banged up. Nido, 32, is a quality defender who’s spent the […]

Astros Prospect Report: August 27th

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (66-62) lost 13-8 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Loperfido RBI single. They picked up 3 more runs in the third inning […]

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