MLB NEWS

  • BY: Joe.Verdon
    As of today, August 12th, more than half of the MLB’s 30 teams find themselves with at least a .500 record. Each of these teams, to varying extents, harbors playoff aspirations. They will all rely on a multitude of [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: Mike Sweeney (1B) of the Seattle Mariners has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return the Mariners are to get a player unnamed as of now or cash considerations.  Fantasy Impact: The Phillies have [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: The Tampa Bay Rays picked up Chad Qualls (RP) in order to strengthen their bullpen. They received the set up man from the Diamondbacks, and it is yet to be named who they traded in return.&nbs [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: In this year's trade market, a lot of teams are trying to drop contracts, and that has led to some convoluted agreements. In a three-team deal, the St. Louis Cardinals get pitcher Jake Westbrook from the Clev [...]
  • BY: Joe.Verdon
    With more than half of the 2010 MLB season in the books, the contenders have, for the most part, separated themselves from the pretenders in both leagues. Nonetheless, many of the division battles remain fierce, and many [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: Brandon Inge (3B) for the Detroit Tigers has been placed on the 15-day DL for a broken left hand. The injury resulted from a hit-by-pitch.  Fantasy Impact: The loss of the offense provided by Inge will be mi [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: The Philadelphia Phillies have decided that change is in order if they hope to turn their season around. The top priority for the Phillies is acquiring a new starting pitcher, which may very well come from a trad [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: The San Diego Padres extended the contract of manager Bud Black. Black's success as manager coupled with the Padres good position, led to Black's three year extension, with club options for 2014 and 2015. [...]
  • BY: Joe.Verdon
    With half of the 2010 MLB season in the books, the hopes of spring have given way to the harsh realities of summer. While teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners look toward a brighter [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: This season had a crazy number of injuries, hitting some of the best teams and some of the best players. However, as the players are starting to get more fit, the DL is becoming a shorter list, several teams may [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: Big Pitcher Cliff Lee has moved from Seattle to Texas in a big trade this afternoon. In addition to former Cy Young winner, the Mariners also gave up Mark Lowe (RP) and they received Justin Smoak (1B) and three o [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: Yeah, yeah, I know this news has been plastered everywhere but to reiterate, Cliff Lee (P) of the Mariners may be moving to the New York Yankees. Seattle has been pushing for this trade, and talks have occured wi [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Dave Trembly and replaced him with an interim manager. Talks continue between the Orioles and ESPN analyst Buck Showalter, and rumor has it that they are close to making h [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: The Boston Red Sox find themselves with a much different team than they started with in April. Unfortunately, eight of their players have landed on the DL and the newest addition may be pitcher Buchholz [...]
  • BY: Hersh.Lakdawala
    Update: Last place in the NL for two years straight, the Arizona Diamondbacks have decided it is time for a change in management. Manager A.J. Hinch and GM Josh Byrnes have been fired from the D-Backs squad in a hope to [...]