The Twins are the only team in the AL Central above .500, and president of baseball operations Derek Falvey unsurprisingly tells Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic that they’ll accordingly operate as buyers at this year’s deadline. Bullpen help and right-handed bats are the primary areas of focus for Minnesota between now and next Tuesday’s deadline. One club the Twins have spoken … [Read more...] about Twins Eyeing Bullpen Help, Right-Handed Bats
Orioles Interested In Michael Lorenzen
The Orioles are among the teams eyeing Tigers’ starter Michael Lorenzen, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). They join the Astros and Rays as clubs reportedly in the mix for the Detroit righty. Just as Lorenzen is a sensible target for Houston and Tampa Bay, the fit for Baltimore is straightforward. Lorenzen seems highly likely to move before next Tuesday’s deadline. … [Read more...] about Orioles Interested In Michael Lorenzen
Angels, Nationals Have Discussed Jeimer Candelario Trade
The Angels have had talks with the Nationals about third baseman Jeimer Candelario, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). The Halos just pulled off the biggest trade of deadline season thus far and continue to look for ways to upgrade the roster. It’s unclear whether a deal between the clubs is likely to come together. Candelario, 29, spent several years as the Tigers’ … [Read more...] about Angels, Nationals Have Discussed Jeimer Candelario Trade
Shohei Ohtani Drawing Widespread Trade Interest
The biggest question of this year’s trade deadline is whether or not the Angels will trade Shohei Ohtani. Unsurprisingly, several rival clubs are interested in acquiring his services, with Jeff Passan of ESPN connecting him to the Rangers, Dodgers, Orioles, Rays and Blue Jays. That’s in addition to reporting from yesterday connecting him to the Diamondbacks and Orioles. The … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Drawing Widespread Trade Interest
Orioles Place Aaron Hicks On IL With Hamstring Strain
The Orioles announced that they have placed outfielder Aaron Hicks on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, with fellow outfielder Ryan McKenna recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Hicks departed last night’s game after appearing to injure himself making a catch and it seems he’ll need at least 10 days to recover. Hicks, 33, had been … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Aaron Hicks On IL With Hamstring Strain