The Reds completed a four-game sweep of the Cubs over the weekend. They’ve won five straight and pulled into a tie with the reeling Mets for the National League’s last playoff spot. Cincinnati went 4-2 against New York, meaning they have the tiebreaker. They also hold the tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks, who find themselves one game back. Cincinnati now controls their own … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: Hays, De La Cruz, Lowder
MLBTR Podcast: The Struggling Mets, Bryce Eldridge, And Trey Yesavage
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… The Mets moving Sean Manaea … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Struggling Mets, Bryce Eldridge, And Trey Yesavage
The Reds Could Have Starting Pitching To Trade This Offseason
Not long ago, the Reds found themselves in possession of what looked to be a borderline surplus of infielders. Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Jonathan India, Noelvi Marte, Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand all had varying levels big league experience even before Cincinnati signed Jeimer Candelario to a three-year contract. A wide range of opinions on how to best … [Read more...] about The Reds Could Have Starting Pitching To Trade This Offseason
Davey Johnson Passes Away
Longtime Major League manager and infielder Davey Johnson passed away on Friday at age 82. A four-time All-Star during his 13-year playing career, Johnson went on to manage five different teams over 17 seasons as a manager, capturing a World Series with the Mets in 1986. Breaking into the majors with the Orioles in 1965, he emerged as Baltimore’s everyday second baseman the … [Read more...] about Davey Johnson Passes Away
Mets Sign Joe La Sorsa To Minors Contract
1:12PM: The Mets have signed La Sorsa to a minor league contract, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports. La Sorsa will provide some left-handed bullpen depth for a New York team that has had a revolving door of relievers going up and down from Triple-A all season. 11:59AM: Left-hander Joe La Sorsa has chosen to become a free agent instead of accepting an outright assignment to the … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Joe La Sorsa To Minors Contract