Following two all-star seasons, Julio Rodríguez is midway through 2024 with a disappointing .635 OPS and 7 home runs. According to Stathead on Baseball Reference, that OPS puts Rodríguez at 56th out of 62 outfielders who have at least 250 PAs this season. In this post, we are going to explore what could be contributing…
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Trade Deadline Coverage – 2023
Just wanted to create a space where you can find all of my thoughts on the trade deadline this year. Click on the hyperlink associated with each trade below to read the full story/ see the full post. Keep an eye out on Twitter (X?) and Patreon for more thoughts. Tampa Bay Rays RHP Aaron…
Aaron Civale Breakdown: New Tampa Bay Rays Starter
The Tampa Bay Rays traded top prospect 1B Kyle Manzardo to the Cleveland Guardians for RHP Aaron Civale. Civale spent some time on the injured list at the start of the season with a left oblique strain, but has been pitching consistently since the beginning of June. In this post, we are going to do…
Mets Trade David Robertson to the Marlins for Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernandez: Player Breakdowns
The New York Mets traded RHP David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two Rookie-level prospects: INF Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez. This trade is interesting for several reasons: Marlins Receive: David Robertson, RP Robertson has an elite 2.99 xERA through 44 IP this season, putting him in the top 8% of the League….
Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez Trade: Player Breakdowns and Thoughts on Angels Strategy
Last night, the Los Angeles Angels acquired RHP Lucas Giolito and RHP Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox for catching prospect Edgar Quero and left-handed pitching prospect Ky Bush. This move took many by surprise, as the Angels are seven games back in the AL West and four games back in the Wild Card….
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Deadline Preview: Catching Targets and Thoughts About the Offense and Bullpen
The Tampa Bay Rays are among the best teams in baseball this season, but are in the midst of a Division battle with the Orioles, who are now in first place in the AL East. Both teams have a competitive rest of the season and with the trade deadline approaching on August 1st, things can…
Kansas City Royals Potential Trade Targets and Their Value
The Royals are last place in the AL Central and 21 games back in the Wild Card with a 22-57 record. Since they are in the process of a rebuild, it’s safe to say they are looking to get some more young and controllable players this deadline that can make an impact when they are…
Oakland Athletics Potential Trade Targets and Their Trade Value
The Oakland Athletics are way out of playoff contention with the worst record in baseball, 20-59. They will likely try to sell this deadline, but do they have any players who could be of interest to a contender? If you prefer video breakdowns, check out this video: Seth Brown, 1B/DH Seth Brown brings one thing…
7 Cardinals that Might be Traded This Deadline
The Cardinals are 9 games back in the NL Central and 10.5 games back of the Wildcard. Their performance has been one of the most shocking this season, as they were projected by many (including myself) to win the division. As we approach the trade deadline, the Cardinals are becoming more likely sellers. While I…
Are There Any Trade Targets in the Rockies Bullpen?
Relief pitchers, as always, are in high demand this trade deadline. This year they seem to be even more of a need given how many injuries we’ve seen from pitchers. The Rockies are 13 games back in the NL West, and 8 games back of the Wildcard. They are not competing this season, so it…