The Kansas City Royals reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He is just in his second MLB season after debuting at 28. Erceg is the third pitcher the Royals have traded for this season. Kansas City grabbed Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday and Hunter Harvey from the … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Breakout Reliever from Athletics
Athletics Showing Restraint: No Deadline Firesale Expected
After years of trading away their top talent, the Oakland Athletics will not be having a “huge sale” at the trade deadline. It’s the end of an era in Oakland. Not only are they (temporarily) moving to Sacramento, but for the first time in recent memory, the Athletics will not have a trade deadline firesale. Athletics Showing Restraint: No Deadline Firesale Expected The New York … [Read more...] about Athletics Showing Restraint: No Deadline Firesale Expected
SF Giants Ace Recent Surge Ignites Trade Buzz
Finally healthy and returning to his Cy Young-winning form, San Francisco Giants ace Blake Snell might be pitching his way into a midseason trade. When the Giants signed Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million contract days before Opening Day, the left-hander was expected to become an ace for the rotation. That simply has not been the case. Unfortunately, the 31-year-old has … [Read more...] about SF Giants Ace Recent Surge Ignites Trade Buzz
All-Star Closer Fractures Non-Throwing Hand Before Trade Deadline
The Oakland Athletics will place Mason Miller on the 15-day injured list with a fractured pinkie on his left hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He’s the corresponding move to activate Ross Stripling from the 15-day IL. Gallegos says that Miller suffered the injury when he pounded a padded training table in frustration after Oakland’s win over the Houston Astros on … [Read more...] about All-Star Closer Fractures Non-Throwing Hand Before Trade Deadline
Trade Interest in Under-the-Radar Outfielder Picks Up Steam
With the trade deadline less than a week away, teams are closely monitoring Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Another player from the A’s that is gaining traction in the rumor mill is outfielder Brent Rooker. It’s easy to see how Rooker would be a trade candidate, the 29-year-old first broke out with the A’s last year but is taking it a step further this year. Rooker has … [Read more...] about Trade Interest in Under-the-Radar Outfielder Picks Up Steam