On Monday, the Washington Nationals traded Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians for minor league prospects, according to multiple reports. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching on July 30, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo has made a series of transactions to better the team in the long term. This is also the third big move that Rizzo has made before the trade … [Read more...] about Nationals Trade Veteran Outfielder To Guardians For Prospects
Orioles to Acquire Former All-Star Left-Hander from Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring left-hander Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins for Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rogers, 26, has a 4.53 ERA in 21 starts this season. However, he has performed better of late, posting a 3.17 ERA and 19 strikeouts over his last 48 innings pitched. Rogers emerged as a trade candidate for teams who … [Read more...] about Orioles to Acquire Former All-Star Left-Hander from Marlins
Mackenzie Gore Needs To Pitch Through Struggles
MacKenzie Gore has hit a wall; there is no need to sugarcoat it. He has a 7.63 ERA in his last seven starts and has seen his season go off the rails after Memorial Day for a third straight year. There are calls from the fanbase to shut down the 25-year-old left-hander, but unless he is hurt, that would be counterproductive. To be the front of the rotation arm he has the … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Gore Needs To Pitch Through Struggles
Orioles Bolster Rotation: Key Addition Activated Amid Slump
As the Baltimore Orioles look to avoid a series sweep, they will activate their newest acquisition, Zach Eflin. One of the best teams in the American League, the Orioles are not playing like a legitimate World Series contender. Between defensive miscues, mistakes on the mound, and a struggling offense, Baltimore is scuffling in just about every facet of the game. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles Bolster Rotation: Key Addition Activated Amid Slump
Struggling Orioles Need Boost From Exciting Prospect
The Baltimore Orioles have had a rough July, going 8-11 so far, so it is time for top prospect Coby Mayo to debut and spark a struggling team. Since June 28, the Orioles are 10-13, and that is largely because they have struggled to hit the ball. Their batting average in that time is .239 and team OPS is .704. Both put them in the bottom half of MLB in terms of those stats. Over … [Read more...] about Struggling Orioles Need Boost From Exciting Prospect