The Atlanta Braves are reuniting with two players who helped win them the World Series in 2021. In a trade with the San Francisco Giants, the Braves will acquire both 2021 Series MVP Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson. Atlanta officially announced the deal on social media after initial reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan and FanSided’s Robert Murray. Heading to San … [Read more...] about Braves Bring Back Two Old Friends in Trade with Giants
Guardians, Giants Agree to Deal Veteran Right-Hander in Latest Deal
The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Giants will receive left-hander Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later. Cobb, 36, was on track to make his season debut Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Cobb is in the final season of a two-year, $20 million contract but … [Read more...] about Guardians, Giants Agree to Deal Veteran Right-Hander in Latest Deal
Royals Acquire Breakout Reliever from Athletics
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