The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Matt Thaiss, age 30, from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for outfielder Dru Baker. A left-handed hitting backup catcher with a plus walk rate, Thaiss (pronounced “thice”) has hit .212/.382/.294 (18-for-85) with four doubles, one home run, 8 RBI, 23 walks and 21 strikeouts over 35 games … Read more
In late December, the Chicago Cubs made a rather head-scratching move by sending Matt Mervis, who was their No. 7 prospect as recently as 2023, to the Miami Marlins for Vidal Brujan. Mervis remained a top-30 prospect for the Cubs in 2024, but after one down year and two failed stints at the major league … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves fell to 5-13 on the season after they dropped a 3-1 matinee affair against the Blue Jays. The return of Spencer Strider was a solid one, as he went five innings, struck out five batters and only gave up two runs on five hits and a walk. All in … Read more
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman. Righty Tyler Wells was placed on the 60-day injured list in the corresponding move, as Wells is expected to miss at least the first couple of months of the season as he recovers from a UCL-related surgery last June. Bowman saw big league … Read more
Edmonton Oilers fans were overjoyed when it was announced that their team had acquired Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old, who was selected ninth overall in 2022, was viewed as a borderline elite prospect who immediately became the best young piece in the Oilers’ organization. Related: Oilers’ 7 Goalie Trade Targets at the … Read more
The Royals improved by 30 wins last year, making a surprise post-season run. Today, they ensured that the men who led that turnaround will stay in Kansas City for awhile. The team announced today they have signed General Manager J.J. Picollo to a contract extension through 2030 with a club option for 2031. Picollo was … Read more
With the 2025 Trade Deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Lightning are shaping up to be buyers again. They have been one of the busiest teams at the trade deadline over the past few seasons, for example trading for Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow during their Stanley Cup runs. However, the Lightning have recently moved away from pure rentals as well … Read more
Maple Leafs recall Matt Murray, assign Dennis Hildeby to AHL’s Toronto Marlies Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images By Alex Hobson 36 minutes ago Comments News Maple Leafs recall Matt Murray, assign Dennis Hildeby to AHL’s Toronto Marlies Auston Matthews calls out Scotiabank Arena crowd for lack of energy following Reaves-Olivier fight Knee Jerk Reaction: Rielly, … Read more
The stakes have never been lower. Here we are, the Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting at or near the top of the Atlantic Division depending on what day you are reading this, nearing the halfway point of the season and the point of discussion is whether there is something to can be done about the … Read more
Maple Leafs call up Matt Murray, send Dennis Hildeby to Toronto Marlies Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images By Arun Srinivasan 4 hours ago Comments News Maple Leafs call up Matt Murray, send Dennis Hildeby to Toronto Marlies The State of the Atlantic Division entering 2025 Remembering John Tavares’ iconic performance at the 2009 World Juniors … Read more