Did BOS closer Kimbrel return too soon from knee surgery? Also, Pearce gets cortisone shot in BAL, Eovaldi hits DL in NYY, some Tommy John survivors are nearing a return in TAM, and further thoughts on TOR's limping outfield.
Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save, one night after Tony Cingrani got torched in the ninth inning. Could there be more save chances in his future?
When the Twins called up Jorge Polanco June 30, they thought they were getting a utility infielder. Polanco had other plans, though, catching fire at the plate and pushing aside Eduardo Escobar at SS for now. Plus, more from the AL Central.
Jett Bandy's recent plate performance is at least making us take notice for now. The HOU outfield draught, OAK's closer outlook, Ketel Marte's immediate future in SEA, and more...
Given Logan Verrett's struggles since assuming the role of 5th starter, might the Mets be on the verge of making a change? Plus a look at ATL 3B, MIA 1B and the OF in PHI and WAS.
Matt Duffy is set to become TAM's shortstop upon his return from the DL, but will Brad Miller's PT suffer? Also: Batting-order switches in BAL, BOS and TOR? The end of the line for the old guard in NYY?
No longer blocked by Buster Posey following a trade to Milwaukee, Andrew Susac's path to MLB playing time has gotten closer. Plus, with Josh Harrison's slump extending beyond two months, who could potentially steal some AB in PIT?
Detroit couldn't find a good price for a starter to bolster their rotation at the MLB trade deadline. They'll depend on young pitchers like Buck Farmer, who had a horrid June at Triple-A Toledo but a monster July. Plus, a look at the 2B situation in KC and trade fallout from the rest of the AL Central.
We take a look at some of the less immediate fallout from Monday's trade deadline activity and non-activity, including rookie Joe Musgrove's opportunities in Houston.
Did BOS closer Kimbrel return too soon from knee surgery? Also, Pearce gets cortisone shot in BAL, Eovaldi hits DL in NYY, some Tommy John survivors are nearing a return in TAM, and further thoughts on TOR's limping outfield.
Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save, one night after Tony Cingrani got torched in the ninth inning. Could there be more save chances in his future?
When the Twins called up Jorge Polanco June 30, they thought they were getting a utility infielder. Polanco had other plans, though, catching fire at the plate and pushing aside Eduardo Escobar at SS for now. Plus, more from the AL Central.
Jett Bandy's recent plate performance is at least making us take notice for now. The HOU outfield draught, OAK's closer outlook, Ketel Marte's immediate future in SEA, and more...
Given Logan Verrett's struggles since assuming the role of 5th starter, might the Mets be on the verge of making a change? Plus a look at ATL 3B, MIA 1B and the OF in PHI and WAS.
Matt Duffy is set to become TAM's shortstop upon his return from the DL, but will Brad Miller's PT suffer? Also: Batting-order switches in BAL, BOS and TOR? The end of the line for the old guard in NYY?
No longer blocked by Buster Posey following a trade to Milwaukee, Andrew Susac's path to MLB playing time has gotten closer. Plus, with Josh Harrison's slump extending beyond two months, who could potentially steal some AB in PIT?
Detroit couldn't find a good price for a starter to bolster their rotation at the MLB trade deadline. They'll depend on young pitchers like Buck Farmer, who had a horrid June at Triple-A Toledo but a monster July. Plus, a look at the 2B situation in KC and trade fallout from the rest of the AL Central.
We take a look at some of the less immediate fallout from Monday's trade deadline activity and non-activity, including rookie Joe Musgrove's opportunities in Houston.