Carlos Gomez Lands In Houston Along With Mike Fiers: Astros Send Prospects To Brewers

The Houston Astros acquired Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers from the Milwaukee Brewers for Domingo Santana, Brett Phillips, Josh Hader and Adrian Houser. The deal comes 24 hours after it was reported that Gomez was traded to the New York Mets. Something went wrong and the plug was pulled for the deal. Instead of New […]

Pirates Acquire Soria From Tigers: Pittsburgh Bullpen Gets Deeper

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Detroit Tigers closer Joakim Soria in exchange for shortstop JaCoby Jones, according to the Tigers Twitter account. The Pirates bullpen just got even stronger than it already was. Tony Watson and Jared Huges have company now as they bridge games between the starters and closer Mark Melancon. The #Tigers today have […]

Yankees Trade For Former No. 2 Pick Dustin Ackley

The New York Yankees made a small move that could go a long way when they acquired utility player Dustin Ackley from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Ramon Flores and pitcher Jose Ramirez. Ackley, 27, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft by Seattle. He hasn’t quite lived up […]

Hector Olivera Traded To Braves: Dodgers Acquire Alex Wood, Mat Latos, Marlins Save $

It took a while but the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized the trade they’ve been looking for with the Miami Marlins, except the Atlanta Braves also got involved with the two teams. The Dodgers acquired pitcher Alex Wood from the Braves along with pitcher Mat Latos and first baseman Michael Morse from the Marlins. They also received top […]

Ben Revere Next To Leave Phillies?

Ben Revere could be the next to go for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Fox Sports. Revere, 27, is in the prime of his career and has a contract that isn’t a high price for the next two years. The outfielder is up for arbitration through 2017. It might not cost too much to land […]

Tigers Looking To Trade Closer Joakim Soria

The Detroit Tigers are looking to trade closer Joakim Soria, according to Fox Sports. After Detroit traded away David Price to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tigers are looking to continue to rebuild their farm system. Soria, 31, could be the next to go as the MLB Trade Deadline inches closer and closer. Tigers working […]

David Price Going To Toronto: Blue Jays Trade Daniel Norris

The Toronto Blue Jays were “closing in” on a deal with the Detroit Tigers for David Price, and now the deal is official, according to CBS Sports. The Tigers will receive Daniel Norris and a few other minor leaguers. It's a major deal for a Blue Jays team that is desperate for an ace, and […]

Cardinals Acquire Brandon Moss From Indians For Rob Kaminsky

The St. Louis Cardinals acted quickly after Matt Holliday was reinjured on Wednesday by acquiring Brandon Moss from the Cleveland Indians for Rob Kaminsky, according to ESPN.com. Moss, 31, can play first base and outfield for the Cardinals. After an All-Star season in Oakland last year with 25 HR and 81 RBI, Moss was struggling […]

Tulowitzki Goes 3-For-5 With 1 Homer, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI

Troy Tulowitzki had a fantastic debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday when he slugged a home run, hit two doubles, and drove in three runs while scoring three runs in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Tulowitzki, 30, started at shortstop and actually led off with the Jays in his debut. He went […]

Rangers Land Cole Hamels: Phillies Get Six Prospects

The Texas Rangers acquired Cole Hamels from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for six players, according The Dallas Morning News. The players going to Philly are Matt Harrison, Alec Asher, Jerad Eickhoff, Nick Williams, Jorge Alfaro and Nick Williams. It’s a ton of prospects for Hamels but the left-hander is under contract until 2020. Final […]

Mets Trade For Carlos Gomez Falls Apart

Initially it was reported that the Milwaukee Brewers had agreed to a deal to trade Carlos Gomez to the New York Mets, in exchange for Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores. But it was later reported that the deal was not happening. There are a few rumors as to why the deal fell apart, ranging from financial issues, […]

Blue Jays Top Priority Is Tyson Ross

Tyson Ross has become the top priority for the Toronto Blue Jays as the July 31 approaches quickly, according to ESPN.com. If the Blue Jays can land the San Diego Padres pitcher, they’ll likely be out of the sweepstakes for Cole Hammels or David Price. Either way, Ross would be an upgrade to the Toronto […]

Dodgers Close To Deal With Marlins For Latos, Morse: One Source Says Deal Might Not Happen

The Miami Marlins are closing in a deal where they would send Mat Latos and Michael Morse to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN.com. The Miami Herald reported that the deal “could be falling apart.” The deal hasn’t become official just yet. The original offered deal was that the Dodgers would send three minor […]

Storen Unhappy With Papelbon Becoming Closer

Drew Storen was demoted from his closers role with the Washington Nationals after the team traded for Jonathan Papelbon. Storen isn’t exactly pleased by the demotion, according to ESPN.com. Storen has 29 saves and a 1.73 ERA in his first year as the closer, according to baseballreference.com. Despite the success, Washington is allowing Papelbon to […]

Phillies Want 'Best' Offers For Hamels By Wednesday

The Philadelphia Phillies want the “best” offers from any team that wants Cole Hammels by Wednesday, according to ESPN.com, which means the pitching ace could be gone very soon. There won't be a better time to land Hamels, because he's coming off his first career no-hitter on Saturday when he shut down the Chicago Cubs. […]

Price For Sale: Yankees, Dodgers, Blue Jays Ready To Bid For Tiger's Ace

A bidding war is about to begin for the Detroit Tigers pitcher David Price, and will include the Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and possibly others slugging it out for the ace, according to USA Today. Earlier today, the Tigers confirmed that they would be willing to trade Price as the July 31 trade deadline gets closer, along with […]

Royals Acquire Ben Zobrist For Two Minor Leaguers

The Kansas City Royals acquired utility player Ben Zobrist and cash considerations from the Oakland A’s in exchange for pitchers Aaron Brooks and Sean Manaea, according to ESPN.com. The Royals are 60-38 and hold an eight game lead for first place in the AL Central. They are well on their way to the playoffs but […]

Mets Jenrry Mejia Suspended 162 Games For 2nd Failed PED Test

New York Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia has been suspended 162 games for his second positive PED test, according to MLB.com. Mejia, 25, will be suspended for the second time this season. He returned from an 80-game suspension for his first failed PED test just three weeks ago. The right-hander won’t be back on a major […]

David Murphy To Angels: Indians Receive SS Prospect Eric Stamets

The Anaheim Angels are close to acquiring David Murphy from the Cleveland Indians, according to The Los Angeles Times. The Indians will receive shortstop prospect Eric Stamets, according to CBS Sports. The deal proves that Cleveland, 15 games out of first place in the AL Central, has thrown in the towel on 2015. Murphy, 33, […]

Carlos Gonzalez On The Trade Block: OF Red-Hot Right Now

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is now on the trading block after the Troy Tulowitzki trade on Monday. Gonzalez, 29, only has two more years on his contract worth $37 million. The Rockies' asking price could be high for the outfielder who is in the prime of his career despite battling some injuries. CarGo wouldn't be a […]

Tigers Eyeing Mike Leake At The Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake on their radar as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches soon. The Tigers are three games below .500 and 4 1/2 games out of the second American League Wild Card spot. They need help in the pitching area next to David Price, which Leake would help with. […]

Ryan Zimmerman (Foot) Activated: Playing Tuesday Against Marlins

Ryan Zimmerman will be activated from the DL on Tuesday and play against the Miami Marlins on the road. The Washington Nationals third and first baseman has been out since early June with plantar fasciitis on his foot. Zimmerman didn’t have the best minor league rehab assignment when he went 1-for-15. It’s been a down […]

Nationals 'Making Progress' On Papelbon: Won't Approve Deal Unless He Is Closer

Jonathan Papelbon is the latest reliever that the Washington Nationals are interested in. The Nationals are “making progress” to acquire the Philadelphia Phillies closer. The 34-year-old right-hander has wanted out of Philly seemingly all year. The Phillies are out of contention for the postseason while Washington is holding onto first place in the NL East, and […]

D'Arnaud (Elbow) Possibly Back This Weekend For Mets

Travis d’Arnaud is slated to make his return to the New York Mets over the weekend against the Washington Nationals. The Mets catcher went 1-for-3 with a single while catching seven innings for Double-A Binghamton on Monday. D’Arnaud will catch a full game on Tuesday, which could be his final game during his rehab stint […]

Nationals 'Hottest' In Sweepstakes For Padres Craig Kimbrel

The Washington Nationals have become the “hottest” team in the sweepstakes for closer Criag Kimbrel, according to Fox Sports. The San Diego Padres pitcher will likely no longer be in San Diego after the July 31 trade deadline. The Nationals are trying to hold onto first place in the NL East and get back into […]

A-Rod Homers On His 40th Birthday

Alex Rodriguez celebrated the big 4 0 with a homer as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Monday. It was the 24th blast of the season for the Yankees DH as well as his sixth on his birthday over his MLB career. Rodriguez has been on fire lately, hitting nine dingers over […]

Kris Bryant Drills Walk-Off HR To Save Cubs Victory

Kris Bryant delivered a two-run walk-off homerun for the Chicago Cubs on Monday as they defeated the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs were up 7-4 going into the ninth inning when Rafael Soriano blew a save by allowing four runs. Bryant, 23, saved the day in the ninth inning with Chicago chasing one run. With Rockies […]

Blue Jays Acquire Troy Tulowitzki from Rockies

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired 5-time All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies, according to a report from CBS Sports. This will boost an already league-leading offensive squad in Toronto. BREAKING: Tulo traded to #BlueJays. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2015   Tulowitzki, 30, was a former first-round pick who had spent […]

Orioles and Padres Closing In On Deal Involving Justin Upton

The Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres are close to a trade that would see the Padres sending outfielder Justin Upton to Baltimore, according to ESPN.com. There’s a possibility that Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner could be included in the trade. Upton made his third All-Star team this season during his first season in San […]

Dodgers, Blue Jays, Astros, Rangers Gunning For Tyson Ross

Tyson Ross is slowly becoming one of the more sawed off pitchers during the MLB Trade Deadline. The Blue Jays, Astros, Dodgers and Rangers are gunning for the Padres starting pitcher, according to CBS Sports. Ross, 28, is under contract through 2017, which makes his services more tempting because he won’t be on his new […]