The Cubs are eyeing upgrades for the back end of the bullpen and have looked into Orioles setup man Seranthony Dominguez and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Levine notes that the Rays have been showing reluctance to part with Fairbanks, which lines up with recent reporting from Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, wherein … [Read more...] about Seranthony Dominguez, Pete Fairbanks Among Cubs’ Bullpen Targets
Latest On Eugenio Suárez’s Market
The D-backs have officially chosen a lane and are heading down a seller’s trajectory. First baseman Josh Naylor is already on his way to the Mariners for a pair of pitching prospects, but it’s third baseman Eugenio Suárez and his thunderous power output that have captivated fans of contenders for much of deadline season. The 33-year-old, earning $15MM in the final year of his … [Read more...] about Latest On Eugenio Suárez’s Market
Cubs Interested In Emmanuel Clase
The Cubs are one of the clubs “most actively monitoring” Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Clase has been recently connected to clubs such as the Dodgers and Phillies in recent weeks. The Cubs were also connected to Clase ahead of the 2024 season. It’s not a surprise that the Cubs or any other club would be interested in Clase, who has … [Read more...] about Cubs Interested In Emmanuel Clase
Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. “I think … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Latest On Seth Lugo’s Trade Candidacy
Seth Lugo reeled off another productive start this afternoon, tossing six innings of two-run ball to earn the win at Wrigley Field. The veteran right-hander now carries a 2.95 earned run average with a 22% strikeout rate. This was his 11th quality start in 19 appearances. Kansas City took two out of three from the Cubs, but they’re still three games under .500. They’re off … [Read more...] about Latest On Seth Lugo’s Trade Candidacy