The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Rays owner Stuart Sternberg … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Rays’ Ownership, The Phillies Target Bullpen Help, And Bubble Teams
Nationals Reinstate Mason Thompson From 60-Day IL
The Nationals announced this afternoon that they’ve activated right-hander Mason Thompson from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Zach Brzykcy was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Thompson on the active roster, while right-hander Derek Law was transferred to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Thompson. Thompson, 27, last pitched in the majors back in 2023. … [Read more...] about Nationals Reinstate Mason Thompson From 60-Day IL
Orioles Outright David Bañuelos
The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve passed catcher David Bañuelos through waivers and assigned him outright to Triple-A. He had the right to elect free agency but will instead accept his assignment to Norfolk. The 40-man roster count drops to 38. The 28-year-old was added to the Orioles’ big league roster last week after the team had traded reliever Bryan Baker to the … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright David Bañuelos
Nationals Select Eli Willits With First Pick Of 2025 Amateur Draft
The Nationals have taken high school shortstop Eli Willits as the first overall selection of the 2025 draft. The 17-year-old Willits (a product of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma) is the youngest first overall pick in draft history. Washington had the first pick for the third time in franchise history, and Willits will have a tough act to follow since the Nats’ … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Eli Willits With First Pick Of 2025 Amateur Draft
Latest On Mariners’ Deadline Approach
The Mariners are reportedly seeking corner infield and bullpen help as the deadline approaches, and MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer reported recently that ownership has signaled it will approve a payroll increase to facilitate such transactions. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times hears similarly, writing that Mariners ownership will authorize increased spending for the front office to add … [Read more...] about Latest On Mariners’ Deadline Approach