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An Update on Chandler Simpson

Every 12U baseball team has the same types of players. There’s the chunky first baseman who hits like Mark McGwire but has the speed and agility of a 70-year-old version of himself. There’s the coach’s son, who hits leadoff and plays shortstop, even though he just flat-out sucks. Then there’s the slap hitter: often undersized, […]

The Warriors made their Jaylen Brown bet

Somewhere in a war room at Chase Center, someone looked at Jaylen Brown’s name on a trade sheet and said no thanks. A 29-year-old Finals MVP, a two-way wing who just averaged career highs across the board, and the front office that’s supposed to be building Steph Curry’s last great chapter took a pass. FASCINATING. […]

Braves chat & discussion Chris Sale vs Christian Scott

Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets series finale. Once again, the Braves are in a position where they’re trying to avoid a sweep. Can they do it and score the runs they need with Chris Sale on the mound? First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. E.T. Lineups Preview

Royals vs Twins July 29 game discussion

After a blown save ruined game one of the series, the Royals head back onto the field to face the Twins again this evening. It is still fun to watch games, but the looming trade deadline is really the star of this week unless it continues to be near radio silence across the league. The […]

Twins Reveal Concerning Byron Buxton Injury Update Amid Trade Rumors

The Minnesota Twins have made an unfortunate announcement just days before the MLB trade deadline is set to expire on Aug. 3.Minnesota has revealed that it will be placing star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to right hip impingement. Buxton was just activated from the injured list on July 20, so […] The post Twins Reveal Concerning Byron Buxton Injury Update Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .

Braves top prospect Tate Southisene hits the IL

A year after being drafted, Tate Southisene is already being labeled by many as the top prospect in the organization, and the Braves’ decision to promote him to Double-A at just 19 years old suggested they might agree. Unfortunately, in his first game with the Columbus Clingstones, he was struck on the hand by a […]

NBC makes first flex scheduling changes to ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

NBC is introducing flex scheduling to Sunday Night Baseball, marking what appears to be the first time the long-running package has changed its nationally televised matchups after the schedule was announced. On Sunday, Aug. 30, rather than replacing the matchup entirely, NBC is simply swapping the time slots of its two nationally televised games. Cincinnati…

Cubs Select Jake Woodford, Designate Andrew Wantz For Assignment

The Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Right-hander Andrew Wantz has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Wantz was just selected to the roster two days ago. He entered last night’s game and tossed the final two innings of 10-2 victory over the Cardinals, throwing 27 pitches […]

Guardians Predicted to Land Blue Jays Star to Bolster World Series Chances

As the MLB trade deadline approaches next week, there are still a lot of scenarios left to unfold around the baseball world.Rumors have been flying around everywhere, with teams all over gearing up for the stretch run of the season. One of these is the Cleveland Guardians, who are currently fighting for playoff positioning in […] The post Guardians Predicted to Land Blue Jays Star to Bolster World Series Chances appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Cubs Cut 5-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Game

The Chicago Cubs are set to begin Game 3 of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium at 6:45 p.m. CDT on Wednesday.Before Wednesday’s game, the Cubs announced that they had cut a five-year MLB player from their roster.Chicago Cubs Cut 5-Year MLB Player Andrew Wantz Before Cardinals GameThe Cubs have […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 5-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Twins Place Byron Buxton On 10-Day IL With Right Hip Impingement

The Twins are down their star outfielder in the run up to the trade deadline. Byron Buxton is going on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Infielder Tristan Gray is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. It’s unfortunately a quick return to the […]

Giants survey: Grade the draft

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Giants fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 MLB Draft has come and passed, and it was one of the most exciting […]

NY Giants will reportedly pass on Vita Vea after trade request to Buccaneers

The New York Giants were seen as candidates for Vita Vea, after the defensive tackle on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers asked out, but the G-Men may have other plans. Although the New York Giants were urged to see Vita Vea as a perfect addition to their defensive line, reports suggest the G-Men are not interested. Instead, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have to deal their star nose tackle to another NFL franchise—or better yet, settle the dispute and keep Vea in the Big Guava. According to Dan ...

Matt Krook Elects Free Agency

The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Krook, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester. The southpaw has exercised his right to elect free agency. Krook, 31, has been through this before. The Nats claimed him off waivers from the Athletics at the start of this […]

Angels Release Alek Manoah

The Angels announced that right-hander Alek Manoah has been released from their Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake. He’d been pitching there since late May, when he was outrighted off the club’s 40-man roster. He is now a free agent and able to sign with any team, which will almost certainly come on a minor league […]

NFC Notes: Brian Burns, George Pickens, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants

Commanders David Blough enters his first season as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator after spending the previous two years as their assistant quarterbacks coach. Washington HC Dan Quinn said he was always confident in Blough developing into a playcaller.  “He was always somebody we knew would develop into this role as a playcaller,” Quinn said, via […] The post NFC Notes: Brian Burns, George Pickens, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .