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MLBTR Payroll Tracker Glossary

Earlier this year, MLB Trade Rumors formally launched the Payroll Tracker, a feature for Front Office Subscribers authored by Ethan Hullihen. Ethan has also written up this glossary for those interested in learning more about baseball’s economic landscape and the work that goes into his numbers… LRD vs CBT In my several years doing these […]

Edward Cabrera’s expected role once he returns to Cubs

After being out with a blister on his middle finger, Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera is coming back. On Saturday, Cabrera will make his official comeback in the bullpen against the Cincinatti Reds at Wrigley Field, per Bruce Levine of MLB.com. Additionally, the possible return of left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner is on the horizon, according […] The post Edward Cabrera’s expected role once he returns to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Rhett Lowder vs. David Peterson

The Cincinnati Reds renew their longstanding NL Central rivalry with the Chicago Cubs today, and the two will tussle three times over the weekend on the north side in Wrigley Field. Rhett Lowder and David Peterson do the starting for their respective clubs in Friday’s series opener, a matinee start scheduled for 2:20 PM ET. […]

Today in White Sox History: August 28

1909 In the second inning of the opener of a doubleheader at South Side Park, Washington’s Dolly Gray set two major league records against the White Sox: He walked eight batters in the inning, and seven of them consecutive. Patsy Dougherty led off the inning with a single, and No. 5 hitter Frank Isbell either […]

The Reds still have a Ke’Bryan Hayes mess on their hands

If you hold your nose and squint, you’ll find that Cincinnati Reds 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes has actually turned things around – a bit. Though he owns just a .463 OPS for the entirety of the 2026 season, that’s ticked up to a .588 OPS since the start of the month of August. Over his most […]

Fantasy Baseball Subscriber Chat With Nicklaus Gaut

Nicklaus Gaut will be talking fantasy baseball with Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers today at 1 PM Central Time. Get your question in early or participate in the live event at the link below! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, […]

Guardians series preview: The two hottest teams in baseball

In the last two weeks, the Royals and Guardians are the two hottest teams in baseball. The Guardians are currently enjoying a seven-game winning streak, although like the Royals, they have won by beating up on some league bottom-feeders – the Giants, Angels, and Rockies. The Guardians have scored fewer runs than the Royals this […]

SB Nation Reacts: Mizzou fans concerned about Ahmad Hardy

By this time next week, Mizzou Football will have an official record for the 2026 season. Ahmad Hardy, on the other hand, will still be waiting for his first snaps. We’ve known for a week or so now that the All-American running back, who is still getting up to speed after his gunshot wound this […]

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 29 at Tigers

Blake Snell makes his fourth start back from the injured list on Saturday, taking the middle game of the weekend series between the Dodgers and Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit. Snell has lasted exactly six innings in each of his three starts thus far while allowing only two total runs and seven hits. Third-year […]

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 27: The Cam Maldonado and Kaeden Kent home run derby

We’re at the point in the Minor League Baseball season where there are neither Complex League games nor Dominican Summer League games. But there are still four A-ball affiliates cruising along for the San Francisco Giants. Here’s what they did on Thursday. Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions […]

Brewers reportedly reach decision on William Contreras’ future

Cruising through a standout regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly set their plan for catcher William Contreras ahead of the stretch run. Few teams have generated as much October buzz as the Milwaukee Brewers . Boasting an 83-51 record, Milwaukee looks poised for a deep postseason run and a potential World Series appearance. Yet despite their current dominance, the front office is already mapping out its winter strategy, and star catcher William Contreras could reportedly be a...

Patrick Zalupski: Rays will break ground on new stadium in September

With the approval of the requested public funding of ~40% of the new Rays stadium costs, Rays principal owner Patrick Zalupski, formally titled the Tampa Bay Rays Managing Partner and Co-Chair, released the following statement: “On behalf of our Partners, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa […]

Hillsborough County approves $796 million to fund new Rays stadium in Tampa

It’s a beautiful day in Tampa Bay. After decades of unknowns and threats to move, a new owner and a new future have finally secured the Rays a new home in the population center of Tampa. The new stadium will be built across the street from Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]

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