Virtually every contender is looking for relief help come the deadline each season, and the 2025 campaign figures to be no exception to that. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, two members of the Twins’ bullpen are getting plenty of attention from rival clubs this trade season: closer Jhoan Duran and setup man Griffin Jax. Nightengale highlights the Phillies as one … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax
White Sox Acquire Blake Sabol
The White Sox have acquired catcher Blake Sabol from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, according to an announcement from the Worcester WooSox. Sabol was outrighted off Boston’s 40-man roster earlier this month, so no corresponding transaction was necessary for Chicago to acquire him. More to come. … [Read more...] about White Sox Acquire Blake Sabol
Cubs Select Brooks Kriske
The Cubs announced that right-hander Brooks Kriske’s contract has been selected from Triple-A Iowa. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was optioned to Triple-A to create 26-man roster space, and that was the only corresponding move necessary since Chicago already had an open spot on its 40-man roster. Kriske was signed to a minor league deal during the offseason, and this marks his … [Read more...] about Cubs Select Brooks Kriske
Lee Elia Passes Away
Former MLB player and manager Lee Elia passed away on Wednesday, according to announcements from multiple teams. He was 87. A Philadelphia native, Elia signed with his hometown club in 1959 after attending the University of Delaware. He had an unremarkable MLB playing career. He briefly reached the majors with the Cubs and White Sox and hit .203 in 95 games. He moved into … [Read more...] about Lee Elia Passes Away
Joe Coleman Passes Away
Former big league pitcher Joe Coleman has passed away yesterday, according to multiple reports. He was 78 years old. Coleman was a baseball lifer. His father, also named Joe Coleman, pitched in the majors in the ’40s and ’50s. The younger Coleman was born in 1947 and grew up around the game. “I can remember a time that I sat on Mr. (Connie) Mack’s knee for a picture,” Coleman … [Read more...] about Joe Coleman Passes Away