The 2024 deal, which saw the Pittsburgh Pirates trade pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox, seemed rather innocuous. In return, the Pirates received middle infield prospect Nick Yorke. It made sense for both teams. Each subtracted from a position where they already had plenty of depth and added where they were lacking. Nobody from either fan base seemed upset about the … [Read more...] about Revisiting a Pirates And Red Sox 2024 Trade Deadline Deal
Phillies Repeating Postseason Failures of 2023 and 2024
So far in the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are repeating what led to their 2023 and 2024 postseason failures. This time, they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 in the NLDS. They need to win on Wednesday in Los Angeles to keep their season going for at least one more night. The team will turn to veteran starting pitcher Aaron Nola for Game 3 with … [Read more...] about Phillies Repeating Postseason Failures of 2023 and 2024
What Went Wrong for the Houston Astros This Season
October feels empty in Houston for the first time in nine years. The Astros making the postseason had become an annual fall tradition in Space City. This season, it was not meant to be. For the first time since 2016, there will be no postseason baseball in Houston. It shocked everyone, but the adversity this team faced throughout the year proved too much to overcome. Sep 6, … [Read more...] about What Went Wrong for the Houston Astros This Season
Dodgers Near Full Strength for Game Three
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have catcher Will Smith starting Wednesday as they hope to clinch the National League Division Series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition, veteran infielder Miguel Rojas seems none the worse for wear after being pulled from the game in the middle of the sixth inning, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Rojas strained his … [Read more...] about Dodgers Near Full Strength for Game Three
Dodgers Moving Forward with Rookie Closer
The Los Angeles Dodgers made it official–sort of. Rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki will take over the closer role, becoming “the primary option for the ninth,” according to manager Dave Roberts, as reported by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Roberts spoke to reporters on the eve of Game Three of the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Apr 6, 2025; … [Read more...] about Dodgers Moving Forward with Rookie Closer