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Cincinnati Reds Extend Young Ace
The Cincinnati Reds are signing 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Chase Burns to an extension, according to Jeff Passan. The extension is for seven years, worth $105 million. Burns this season has made 18 starts, going 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 118 strikeouts in 102.2 innings. He’s tied for second in all of […]
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Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Lance McCullers from Houston
The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly acquiring right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers from the Houston Astros along with Colton Gordon. The details of Houston’s return remain unknown. McCullers is on the 15-day injured list with a right rotator cuff impingement. He was working through a rehab assignment. In eight starts, he’s 2-3 with a 6.86 ERA, a […]
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2026 MLB All-Star Game Preview: American League at National League 07/14/2026
Date: Tuesday, July 14Time: 8:00 pm ESTBroadcast: FOXField: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA Purchase Tickets via Ticketmaster Rosters Italics Injured. + Replacement American League Pitchers Dylan Cease – Blue JaysParker Messick – GuardiansDrew Rasmussen – Rays +Nick Martinez – RaysJoe Ryan – TwinsCam Schlittler – YankeesRanger Suarez – Red SoxMichael Wacha – RoyalsJustin Verlander – Tigers […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 MLB Draft Recap & Player Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a massive opportunity, wielding a record-shattering $19,130,700 bonus pool. This financial flexibility shaped their strategy. It allowed Assistant GM Kevan Graves to navigate a board full of high-floor college performers. He also scouted high-ceiling prep talent. Some analysts gave the Day 1 haul a “C” grade […]
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Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026
The Milwaukee Brewers are sitting pretty at the top of the NL Central with a stellar 59-37 record. They have firmly established themselves as major buyers ahead of the August deadline. They have a commanding 5-game lead over the second-place Chicago Cubs. The front office is finalizing plans for a deep October run. They are […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026
As of July 13th, our Pittsburgh Pirates have a record of 50 wins and 47 losses. They are currently two games back from a National League Wild Card spot. MLB insiders report that the front office is officially planning to buy at the deadline. This plan aims to bolster a roster that can put an […]
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Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026
The Chicago Cubs are currently 54-42. The Cubs have a half-game lead over Philadelphia for the first Wild Card spot. They are firmly positioned as aggressive buyers as the August 3rd deadline looms. The team is trailing the Brewers in the division. However, they are on a 90-win pace. They look ready to secure a […]
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Cincinnati Reds 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026
The Cincinnati Reds are currently struggling. They have a record of 43-52. This places them in fifth place in the NL Central. Hunter Greene recently gave a masterclass, which offered some hope. However, the front office appears to be leaning toward “Sell Mode.” They want to prioritize a future built around their elite young core. […]
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Cincinnati Reds 2026 MLB Draft Day One Recap & Player Analysis
The Cincinnati Reds focused heavily on the college ranks to kick off the 2026 MLB Draft. They selected five experienced players on Day 1. The organization maintained that they followed a “best player available” strategy. However, the results yielded a group of high-upside athletes. They also acquired established college performers. Amateur scouting director Joe Katuska […]
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Chicago Cubs Notebook: 2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap & Player Analysis
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a clear mission. They aimed to fix the pitching deficiency that has plagued the organization. Jed Hoyer and scouting director Dan Kantrovitz used three of their first five selections on collegiate arms. This strategy confirmed they were addressing the “crippling need” for high-ceiling pitching prospects. Beyond […]
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