Dodgers Betting on the Kid Behind the Plate, Not the Trade Market
The Dodgers are not pursuing a catcher at the trade deadline, instead trusting rookie Dalton Rushing to handle the position while Will Smith recovers from a neck injury.
Astros Insist They’re Buying at the Deadline — Their Record and Their Payroll Disagree
Despite a 47-54 record and trading Lance McCullers Jr. to free payroll, Astros GM Dana Brown insists the team is buying at the trade deadline, a stance complicated by his…
Phillies Host Dodgers in Series Opener With Revenge and Rest on the Menu
The Phillies open a three-game series against the Dodgers on Monday night, with Cristopher Sanchez starting for Philadelphia and Emmet Sheehan for Los Angeles. The game carries extra weight as…
Dodgers Land 100-MPH Reliever Seth Halvorsen From Rockies for Two Prospects
The Dodgers acquired hard-throwing reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies in exchange for minor league righty Nick Frasso and outfield prospect Landyn Vidourek, with Halvorsen continuing his rehab assignment at…
Wrigley Field Becomes First MLB Ballpark Certified as Autism Center
Wrigley Field has been designated a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES, making it the first MLB ballpark to earn the certification. The Cubs trained over 80% of guest-facing staff…
Anthony Kay Is Weaponizing the Hit Batsman, and a 117-Year-Old Record Is Sweating
Anthony Kay has hit 18 batters this season, putting him on pace to break a 117-year-old record for most hit batsmen in a season since 1909.
Brett Baty Is Available, and Somebody’s Going to Talk Themselves Into Him
The article examines Brett Baty as a trade deadline candidate, noting his defensive versatility and flashes of past success despite a poor 2026 season, and argues that a contender may…
Braves Scour the Market for Arms as Rotation Crumbles Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Braves' rotation has been struggling with injuries and underperformance as the trade deadline approaches, prompting general manager Alex Anthopoulos to seek a proven starter, with potential targets including Tarik…
Jacob Misiorowski Leads MLB’s Top 10 Pitchers by Statcast Metrics
The Big Lead ranks the top 10 MLB starters by Statcast metrics, with Jacob Misiorowski at No. 1 and Shohei Ohtani at No. 3, while also noting the Yankees' struggles…
Eight Teams Lining Up for Skubal — But Detroit Might Just Eat the Check
Tarik Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner, is the top trade target ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, with seven suitors and the Tigers themselves weighing a playoff push despite…