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 Orioles firing manager … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen
Angels, Sammy Peralta Agree To Minor League Deal
The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with left-handed reliever Sammy Peralta, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’d been pitching with El Aguila de Veracruz in the Mexican League and will head to Triple-A Salt Lake for the time being. He’s represented by Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment. Peralta, 27, has spent the majority of his career in the … [Read more...] about Angels, Sammy Peralta Agree To Minor League Deal
Roberts: Andy Pages To Continue Seeing Regular Playing Time
The Dodgers activated veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from the injured list yesterday and optioned James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hernandez’s return won’t cut into the playing time of hot-hitting 24-year-old Andy Pages, it seems. Manager Dave Roberts told the Dodgers beat last night that Pages is “an everyday player” who’ll see only occasional off-days (including … [Read more...] about Roberts: Andy Pages To Continue Seeing Regular Playing Time
Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
Since the 8-37 Rockies are already well out of playoff contention, teams have started to scope out Colorado’s roster as a possible source of help at the trade deadline. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that the Cubs and Dodgers are two of multiple teams that “are closely monitoring” third baseman Ryan McMahon as a potential trade candidate. This is far from the first time … [Read more...] about Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
Kolten Wong Announces Retirement
Veteran infielder Kolten Wong announced his retirement from professional baseball earlier today at his alma mater, University of Hawaii, as relayed by Brian McInnis of Spectrum News. Wong was in town to throw out the first pitch at a game against UC San Diego. “Pretty much right now, I’m done,” Wong said, as relayed by McInnis. “I’ve kind of come to the conclusion that I’m … [Read more...] about Kolten Wong Announces Retirement