The previous offseason saw the Cincinnati Reds make a flurry of moves. None were big splashes, but there were plenty of supplemental pieces brought in for the 2025 season. One could argue, however, that the trade for Taylor Rogers was perhaps the biggest move in terms of name value. Reds Reliever Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles Rogers’ Trade On January 29th, the Reds swung … [Read more...] about The Paradox of Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles This Year
Boone: Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Begin Rehab Assignment
Now that starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt needs Tommy John surgery, more than half of the New York Yankees’ starters are on the injured list. Thankfully, one of them is on the mend and should be back on the mound very soon. Interviewed on Tuesday on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, manager Aaron Boone confirmed that reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will begin a rehab assignment … [Read more...] about Boone: Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Begin Rehab Assignment
Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14 in Atlanta. As of this writing, he’s the fifth participant, along with Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton, major league home run leader Cal Raleigh, and James Wood. Three more participants have yet to be named. Jun 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center … [Read more...] about Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby
Dodgers are Calling Up One-Time Closer Alexis Díaz
The Los Angeles Dodgers are limping to the All-Star Break and in the midst of a four-game losing streak. In an attempt to break out of this slump, they are calling up right-handed reliever Alexis Díaz, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The one-time closer for the Cincinnati Reds was acquired by Los Angeles back in May in exchange for 2024 draft pick Mike Villani. Díaz … [Read more...] about Dodgers are Calling Up One-Time Closer Alexis Díaz
Pirates Recall Jack Suwinski to Aid Sputtering Offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left-handed-hitting outfielder Jack Suwinski for Tuesday’s game in Kansas City against the Royals. Sharp-eyed reporter Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noticed that Suwinski had a locker in KC and was the first to report this salient tidbit. Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jack Suwinski … [Read more...] about Pirates Recall Jack Suwinski to Aid Sputtering Offense