Jeimer Candelario is headed back to Chicago. The Cubs announced they acquired the switch-hitting third baseman from the Nationals for prospects DJ Herz and Kevin Made. The Cubs had an open 40-man roster spot after outrighting Edwin Ríos yesterday. Candelario was one of the best rental hitters on the market after a strong four months in Washington. It was exactly what the Nats … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario
Archives for August 2023
Nats deal Candelario for pair of Cubs’ Top 20 prospects
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/31/23
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Released: K Matthew Trickett Baltimore Ravens Activated from PUP: DB Damarion Williams Carolina Panthers Signed: DT Nick Thurman Chicago Bears Signed: TE Jared Pinkney Waived: WR Thyrick Pitts Cleveland Browns Signed: CB Lorenzo Burns Denver Broncos Signed: G Yasir Durant Waived: OT Christian DiLauro Detroit Lions Activated from … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/31/23
MLB’s competitive imbalance: Is it time for a salary cap?
Major League Baseball remains the only sport with a “Free Market” free agency but with a luxury tax. The league’s payroll average is $161.4 million and $4.84 billion total committed to players. Does the MLB need a cap to solve its competition imbalance issues? This year, the league average of team payrolls is $161.4 million according to Spotrac with a high of $348.2 million … [Read more...] about MLB’s competitive imbalance: Is it time for a salary cap?
Premier Lacrosse League Has Monumental Weekend in Dallas
The Premier Lacrosse League wrapped up week six of their regular season in Dallas which was full of high flying action and a couple good ol’ Texas shootouts. Things went largely as predicted in my weekend preview (sick brag, Sean) with a pleasant surprise result in the Chaos/Whipsnakes matchup. Before I make my next point, I want to emphasis that the PLL is coming to Homewood … [Read more...] about Premier Lacrosse League Has Monumental Weekend in Dallas