MINNEAPOLIS — The Blue Jays called on the speed and versatility of Whit Merrifield to give their depth a shot in the arm, which will be easier now that he has one in his. Shortly after joining his new club Thursday in Minneapolis, Merrifield said he had received the COVID-19 vaccine and would be eligible … Read more
HOUSTON — Relieved the trade deadline passed and happy to know he stayed with the Astros, right-hander Jose Urquidy continued his dominance by striking out 10 batters and pitching seven scoreless innings in the 6-1 win. of Houston against the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. Urquidy (10-4), who threw 70 of … Read more
WASHINGTON — Whether fair or not, much of the ink that has spilled over the Mets’ Trade Deadline strategy has focused less on what the team accomplished and more on what it didn’t. do. The Mets did not acquire a left-handed receiver or reliever. They didn’t emulate the splashier moves of the Braves, Phillies, Padres … Read more
WASHINGTON — Whether fair or not, much of the ink that has spilled over the Mets’ Trade Deadline strategy has focused less on what the team accomplished and more on what it didn’t. do. The Mets did not acquire a left-handed receiver or reliever. They didn’t emulate the splashier moves of the Braves, Phillies, Padres … Read more
And while the clubhouse was still absorbing their All-Star’s stunning start from closer on Tuesday, the Brewers were still redoing their bullpen at the Trade Deadline. Rosenthal, a powerhouse right-hander with closing experience, hasn’t pitched in the Majors since 2020. He signed with San Francisco for a prorated $4.5 million plus incentives on July 21, … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — In search of a left-handed bat, the Dodgers have acquired Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo in exchange for right-hander Clayton Beeter, the organization’s No. 15 prospect per MLB Pipeline, the club announced ahead of the Tuesday’s trade deadline. “A year ago, he was worth a lot in the industry, [he] was traded for … Read more
TORONTO — The Blue Jays doubled down on additions to the bullpen, agreeing to a deal to acquire right-handed relievers Zach Pop and Anthony Bass along with a player later named from the Marlins in exchange for the No. 4 prospect Jordan Groshans, the club announced on Tuesday. The deal begins to address Toronto’s most … Read more
The A’s pressed a reset button this spring by trading a handful of stars with an eye to the future. Holding one of the star names at the 2022 trade deadline in Frankie Montas, the rebuilding continued Monday, with the right-hander going to the Yankees with reliever Lou Trivino for four minor leaguers. Montas, whose … Read more
HOUSTON — Considering this was the last time they will face the Mariners in the regular season and the Astros had suffered a crushing late game loss the night before, Houston knew to find a way to earn a victory in the Finals of the Sunday afternoon series at Minute Maid Park was paramount. This … Read more
CINCINNATI — The Reds had no shortage of suitors who wanted to try to acquire rotation ace Luis Castillo as Tuesday’s trade deadline approached at 6 p.m. ET. General Manager Nick Krall made the move Friday night. Castillo was traded to the Mariners for four Minor League prospects, including three who were ranked in the … Read more
