The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a trade that would send a package of prospects for starting pitcher Shane Baz. The trade, first reported by ESPN, then confirmed by Baltimore, includes first-round 2025 outfield draft selection Slater de Brun. The Orioles also traded away catching draft pick Caden Bodine, right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, and outfielder … [Read more...] about Orioles Trade Big Prospect Package, But Get Major Starting Pitching Help
Orioles Trade Big Prospect Package, But Get Major Starting Pitching Help
The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a trade that would send a package of prospects for starting pitcher Shane Baz. The trade, first reported by ESPN, then confirmed by Baltimore, includes first-round 2025 outfield draft selection Slater de Brun. The Orioles also traded away catching draft pick Caden Bodine, right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, and outfielder … [Read more...] about Orioles Trade Big Prospect Package, But Get Major Starting Pitching Help
What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a new look after adding Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum in Friday’s three-team trade. In acquiring Lowe and Mangum from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates sent right-handed starter Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros and also received left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery from the Rays. But it’s not the pitchers who will be the focus of this deal from … [Read more...] about What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a new look after adding Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum in Friday’s three-team trade. In acquiring Lowe and Mangum from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates sent right-handed starter Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros and also received left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery from the Rays. But it’s not the pitchers who will be the focus of this deal from … [Read more...] about What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
Kansas City Acquires Matt Strahm to Remove Late-Inning Uncertainty
On Friday, the Kansas City Royals acquired left-handed reliever Matt Strahm from the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade, sending back right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, as first reported to MLB.com. The trade directly addresses a quiet but persistent weakness that surfaced repeatedly during the Royals’ 2025 season. The Royals did not acquire Strahm to add bullpen depth. The front … [Read more...] about Kansas City Acquires Matt Strahm to Remove Late-Inning Uncertainty