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Trivia for a Trivial Game

It’s surprising that anyone still cares about the All-Star Game, but the real world doesn’t give us enough to argue about. The post Trivia for a Trivial Game appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

Bryce Rainer’s monster performance leads Whitecaps over Fort Wayne

Toledo Mud Hens 2, Indianapolis Indians 0 (box) The Hens got really good pitching in this one and while the offense wasted some opportunities, it was enough to even the series. Max Clark led off the game with a walk, but was picked off. I don’t mind this at all. Would love to see him […]

Yankees prospects: Hardman takes a Hall-of-Famer deep

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-1 at Buffalo Bisons C J.C Escarra 2-3, 2B, RBI, SF — in Triple-A, J.C. has a .996 OPS this yearCF Spencer Jones 0-3, 2 K, CSDH Marco Luciano 2-4, KRF Yanquiel Fernández 2-42B Oswaldo Cabrera 1-3, RBI, SF3B Tyler Hardman 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, K — first inning homer came off […]

Should Orioles draft a pitcher in 1st round? | MAILBAG

Question: What are the pros and cons of drafting a highly rated high school pitcher like left-hander Gio Rojas? How have high school and college pitchers drafted in the first round fared as of late? From: Joe Knepley Answer: Joe, going back to the drafts from 2019-2023, there have been only a handful of pitchers […]

Which struggling Yankees pitcher is the greatest cause for concern?

The Yankees’ biggest problem during their latest summer swoon has undoubtedly been their lineup. They just set a franchise record for most strikeouts in two games, and they’ve put together some of the worst overall numbers in the league over the last few weeks. It’s no secret why: three of their best hitters were on […]

Sloppy Play Dooms Effort as Padres Romp to 10-4 win

My father often told me in my abbreviated athletic career that mistakes were inevitable. Even the best athletes make mistakes, but it’s the type of mistake that matters. Physical mistakes are truly unavoidable, but mental mistakes are the real killers as they more likely indicate a lack of preparation or concentration. Tonight, the D-Backs featured […]

Bluebird Banter 2026 MLB Draft Preview Part 2

Yesterday, I went over the details of the draft and the Jays’ potential strategy. Today, a quick review of the farm, the shape of the draft class, and some names. The Farm Baseball America refreshed their farm system rankings the day before yesterday, in anticipation of the draft. They currently have the Jays 18th. Fangraphs […]

Justin Verlander To Retire At End Of Season

One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down. Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the current season. Earlier today, Verlander was selected as a “legend pick” for the All-Star game. Verlander issued a statement thanking commissioner Rob Manfred for the honor and revealed the news […]

MLBTR Podcast: Trade Deadline Questions About The Royals, Reds, Cardinals, Padres And More!

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]

Trade Deadline Outlook: Miami Marlins

Six weeks ago, the Marlins looked like one of the league’s few obvious sellers. They’ve been baseball’s best team since the beginning of June, reeling off a 24-8 stretch to climb eight games above .500 for the first time in three years. A walk-off win over Seattle last night was their fourth straight victory and […]

“Keep Your Closet Clean” – Dodgers Manager Sends Clear Message to Roki Sasaki Amid Ongoing Struggles

As the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies in their series finale, they are hoping to bounce back from the tough 4-3 loss handed to them by MLB’s second-worst team. To achieve that, they will hand the ball to the struggling Roki Sasaki, who was one of the most highly touted prospects linked to […] The post “Keep Your Closet Clean” – Dodgers Manager Sends Clear Message to Roki Sasaki Amid Ongoing Struggles appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Padres Reacts Survey: What should San Diego do at trade deadline?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. San Diego Padres General Manager and President of Baseball Operation A.J. Preller is known as an […]

White Sox Minor League Update: July 8, 2026

Nashville Sounds 6, Charlotte Knights 3After a one-sided victory on Tuesday, the Knights (47-42) dropped a game against the red-hot Sounds (51-38), who managed to even up the series in Charlotte. Rikuu Nishida led off the bottom of the first with a single, and Munetaka Murakami drove a double to deep center that put the […]

Braves News: Victor Mederos to Atlanta, win in Pittsburgh, more

Since this is my last pre-draft article, I’ll take a minute to discuss what I’d like to see in the Braves’ upcoming draft class. The franchise has a huge opportunity to add talent this weekend, picking in the top 10 and again at 26, thanks to Drake Baldwin’s Prospect Promotion Incentive pick for winning NL […]

Orioles Outright Chadwick Tromp

The Orioles announced that catcher Chadwick Tromp accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week. Tromp was only on the MLB roster for a couple weeks. He drew one start and went 2-3 with an RBI. Tromp also played in 12 games for the Braves earlier in the season and […]

Condolences Pour in as Ex-Dodgers All-Star & Mets Coach Passes Away at 89

Mortal life must come to an end; what remains is the legacy left behind. Through a career that extended well beyond his playing years, Phil Regan has contributed greatly to the growth of MLB. As the former All-Star passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, fans remembered him with prayers and condolences for his family. […] The post Condolences Pour in as Ex-Dodgers All-Star & Mets Coach Passes Away at 89 appeared first on EssentiallySports .