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Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! I hope that, despite the poor play of the Orioles, you were able to have a nice weekend. I went to the game on Saturday, and the weather was just great. It was hot in the sun, but for a 4 p.m. game much of the stadium was in shade. That’s […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Hall of Famer Billy Williams, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1938 – Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds stuns the baseball world by pitching his second successive no-hitter in five days, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers, 6-0, as Brooklyn plays the first night game ever at Ebbets Field. […]
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 6-5 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs SS George Lombard Jr. 1-3, 2B — slick DP to end the game2B Marco Luciano 1-4, RBI, K3B Jonathan Ornelas 1-4, RBI1B Seth Brown 2-3, BB, KDH Tyler Hardman 2-4, HR, RBI, KLF Ernesto Martinez Jr. 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 KRF Kenedy Corona 0-4, GIDPCF […]
Last Week’s Results Division Standings Last Week Top Pitching Performance of the Week This past week was filled with a lot more offensive performances than it was with pitching. Of course, half of the week, some could say you could put an asterisk on, as they played at a Triple-A stadium. Naturally, in the first […]
Chicago White Sox win their series against the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers, and finish the homestand 4-1 against the league's two best teams. The post Podcast: White Sox Power Up appeared first on Sox Machine .
I know this is not baseball, and you’re probably not interested, but it was incredible to see a World Cup match played in Philadelphia last night. I personally was unable to secure tickets, but just seeing the enthusiasm surrounding the match was something awesome to watch. Compare that to the lethargy displayed by the Phillies […]
Joe Ryan was famously traded from the Rays to the Twins at the 2021 deadline as part of the deal that brought Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay for its postseason push and veteran leadership in a clubhouse that saw its future in Wander Franco. Fast forward a few years and Ryan looks like an ideal […]
ESPN's Ben Solak published a piece this week playing the role of several NFL general managers making hypothetical trade offers for available players, and one of the four exercises had Solak acting as Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach, sending an early Day 3 pick to the New York Giants for Kayvon Thibodeaux. Kansas City selected cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods in the first round of the 2026 draft and added edge rusher R. Mason Thomas in the second round, but their p...
The New York Yankees are on top of the AL East and have the best starting rotation in the AL right now. They are still checking on Tarik Skubal. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Yankees will gauge the cost of Skubal if and when the Detroit Tigers formally place him on the trade block, adding that the rental nature of the deal does not deter New York given that his prorated salary of approximately $10 million for the remainder of the season will not be an impediment. Skubal had a 2.7...
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is August 3, and with Memorial Day now in the rearview mirror, teams are beginning to sort themselves into buyers and sellers. Here are the five players generating the most consistent trade buzz across the league. Tarik Skubal - Detroit Tigers The most coveted name on any trade board this summer just returned from a lengthy injury. Skubal had a 2.70 ERA through seven starts before going on the 15-day IL with loose bodies in his elbow on May 4, and the Tigers...
Willson Contreras did everything he could to will the Red Sox to a series sweep Sunday night at Fenway Park, but Boston’s early deficit proved too much to overcome in a 6-4 loss to the Rangers.
Have you considered the Mets instead? The post The Knicks Aren’t So Great appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Understanding one of the year's worst power outages. The post Vlad Pays Only with Loonies appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
OK, power may be a bit much, but Nietzsche never wrote about the will to spray line drives. The post MMTP: The Willits to Power appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
With other business out of the way, it's time for the Mets' season to begin. The post BSB: If You Can Make It There, You Can Make It Anywhere appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Rasmussen has always been good when healthy, but the way he's good has evolved. The post Jammin’ Em, with Drew Rasmussen appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Brewers ran out of time waiting on the left side of the infield. The post The Call-Up: Cooper Pratt appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
A look at all the most notable minor-league performances over the weekend. The post Minor League Update: Brutcher, Unblocked appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
¿Quién aspira a ocupar el primer puesto? The post Preparando el terreno para la lista de los 50 mejores a mitad de temporada appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
St. Paul Saints 14, Toledo Mud Hens 10 (box) It may look like a football score, but Toledo fell to St. Paul 14-10 on Sunday. The Mud Hens drop the series against the Saints, 5-1, with five straight losses. The good news is Max Clark had a three-hit game, as did Ben Malgeri, who was […]
Venezuelan righthander Yeiber Cartaya signed as an overlooked 19-year-old in 2022. This year he is rounding into form thanks to fundamental improvements to his game. The post Orioles’ Yeiber Cartaya Steps Forward With Control, Velo Gains appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Shortstop Yilver De Paula turned the negativity of a season-ending injury in 2025 into a positive this year as he shined in the Arizona Complex League. The post Offseason Gains Yield Results For Angels’ Yilver De Paula appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Twins rave about Dominican outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes' power and say his work ethic and plate approach also measure up as he thrives in Rookie ball. The post Twins’ Jhomnardo Reyes Makes Big Impression In U.S. Debut appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Joe Ryan, Michael Wacha, and Steven Kwan are among the players the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins must pursue ahead of the trade deadline.
A strong weekend in Toronto left the Yankees back where they want to be, alone in first place in the AL East, and with the best record in the American League for good measure. Despite falling behind the Rays by as many as five games last month, New York has surged to put themselves back […]
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