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“We’re trying to eliminate peaks and valleys,” were the words of Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations, when describing the Reds and their path forward back in 2022. A time in which the Reds were once again going through a rebuild, although the start and end date continues to become more blurry. Krall […] The post It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Milwaukee Brewers have a doubleheader on deck Tuesday, as they’ll begin with game one with Jacob Misiorowski starting opposite the Cardinals’ Matt Svanson. The big news out of Milwaukee today is the call-up of top outfield prospect Luis Lara. Lara, 21, signed a seven-year, $31 million contract in early June and now gets his […]
Don’t let Toronto’s All-Star success be your team’s downfall. The post Reality Check ’26: Hey Now, You’re An All-Star (Now Go Produce) appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Second place is still a long shot but it could happen! It’s a fair question to ask, too. While there was a lot to be encouraged about from this last homestand when it comes to the Atlanta Braves finally and eventually breaking out of extended run of bad form, it’s clear that they’re not quite […]
The Braves re-signed first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez to a new minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Primo Sports Group client was designated for assignment by Atlanta last week and outrighted to Triple-A over the weekend. Tellez briefly elected free agency but is now back in the fold on […]
Believe it or not, the Brewers might’ve fixed another pitcher. The post Pitching Category Helpers ’26: Week 16 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Cam Schlittler grew up a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Now, he's the greatest enemy of Red Sox fans. The New York Yankees' ace continues to walk the walk, however.
A new rumor suggests the New York Mets should be able to get a pretty good return in a potential […]
The Boston Red Sox are playing some of their best baseball of the season, and their run has highlighted their top trade deadline priority.
"Don’t be afraid to rack up some frequent flier Miles." The post Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 15 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Former WFAN hosts John Jastremski and Sal Licata have teamed up to launch a New York sports podcast on the BetRivers Network. New York Sports Rush featuring Jastremski and Licata premiered this Monday. New episodes are expected to be released on the New York Sports Rush YouTube channel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday around 11…
The Yankees, having existed for well over a century, have had more than their fair share of characters don their uniform. Some of them were stars like Yogi Berra, and some of them were role players like Billy Martin. It’s players like them that add some texture to the history of the team and of […]
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson appears to have his Transfer Portal class for the 2027 season either done or close to it with eight additions. And his high school [...] The post LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson Will Be On Tiger Rag Radio Tonight Discussing Portal, Recruiting And MLB Draft appeared first on TigerRag.com .
The Milwaukee Brewers improved to 56-33 on the season thanks to their come-from-behind victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Trailing 3-0 entering the seventh inning, the Brewers scored four runs in the top of the frame, and the bullpen held the lead to conserve a 4-3 victory. The tying and go-ahead runs [...]
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Memphis. Reliever Ryan Fernandez has been optioned to Memphis to clear a spot on the active roster. In order to open a 40-man roster spot, the Cards placed righty Max Rajcic on the 60-day injured list due to an unspecified […]
We are now 4 days away from the 2026 MLB Draft, where the Washington Nationals will have the 11th overall pick and are looking to add another key piece to their farm system and a potential building block towards long-term success. Yesterday, I completed my draft big board, which you can read here if you […]
A mock Chicago Cubs trade has them reuniting with a World Series hero and providing exactly what the team needs to make a legitimate push. The post Mock Trade: Chicago Cubs Address Dire Pitching Needs appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
It’s hard to fault the New York Mets for being interested in Carlos Beltrán when the league itself embraced Alex Rodriguez and Pete Rose.
10:00am: The Brewers have made it official. Lara is up from Nashville for his major league debut. The team has not placed Hamilton on the injured list, however. They’ve instead optioned outfielder Blake Perkins to Nashville to open a spot for Lara. Milwaukee also named lefty Robert Gasser the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. Perkins, […]
It had taken 12 long years, but the Minnesota Twins finally won a series at Yankee Stadium this weekend. It’s only the third time since the new Yankee Stadium opened in 2009 that the Twins took a series there. However, it comes at a better time than any, because Minnesota is three games below .500 entering Tuesday with six left on the schedule before the All-Star break.
I’m going to be away from the computer all day, hopefully back for game time tonight. I say hopefully, but the way they are playing I’m not sure that’s the right word. So let’s have an open thread to pass the day away. Normal rules, can talk on anything Jays related or not Jays related. […]
With Chaim Bloom reshaping the St. Louis Cardinals with individual development minds like Kyle Driscoll, it is time to move on from Dusty Blake's rigid pitching mold.
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Kansas City Royals have decisions to make. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco use this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast to work through every angle of what should be one of the most consequential stretches in the organization’s near-term future. The episode opens with a look at the […]
On Saturday, July 11, Major League Baseball will host its 61st annual Rule 4 draft, better known as the first-year player draft. Thanks to their 83-79 record during the 2025 season, the Mets were lined up to make the 17th overall pick. Since the Mets exceeded the Competitive Balance Tax threshold by more than $40 […]
MJ Melendez Week: 6 G, 21 AB, .286/.375/.857, 6 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 3 BB, 6 K, 0/0 SB (Triple-A) 2026 Season: 20 G, 72 AB, .236/.313/.556, 17 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 8 BB, 19 K, 1/3 SB, .234 BABIP (Triple-A) / 56 G, 120 AB, .192/.315/.350, 23 H, […]