The New York Yankees have bolstered their bullpen. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Yankees acquired right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs will receive infielder Ben Cowles and right-hander Jack Neely. For the Yankees, they have been eyeing a swing-and-miss reliever for some time. Leiter isn’t an ideal strikeout pitcher, but his sinker, his hardest … [Read more...] about Yankees Add Bullpen Help for Cubs Relief Pitcher
Mets DFA Struggling Veteran Lefty, Call Up Recently Acquired Pitcher
The New York Mets have struggled this season, especially considering their lackluster bullpen. Although lefties Alex Young and Danny Young have recently shined, the Mets were aware that they needed another lefty and decided to pull the plug on a struggling reliever. Mets DFA Struggling Veteran Lefty, Call Up Recently Acquired Pitcher Jake Diekman DFA’d; Matt Gage Called … [Read more...] about Mets DFA Struggling Veteran Lefty, Call Up Recently Acquired Pitcher
What the Yankees-Marlins Trade Brings to Both Clubs
The New York Yankees added a major reinforcement over the weekend, trading for outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. in a deal that involved three Yankees prospects heading down south. These prospects each hold weight and are great additions to Miami. What did the Yankees lose and what did they gain? New York has been hungry in this market to improve the product on the field. The team … [Read more...] about What the Yankees-Marlins Trade Brings to Both Clubs
Yankees Veteran Slugger Returns to Lineup for Series Against Phillies
The New York Yankees will activate Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day injured list Monday. Stanton has missed a month due to a left hamstring strain but appears set to make his return to the lineup in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old will skip a rehab assignment, and he’ll attempt to pick up where he left off with the Yankees, having produced a ten-game hitting streak prior to the … [Read more...] about Yankees Veteran Slugger Returns to Lineup for Series Against Phillies
Fantasy Baseball: New Leadoff Man in Miami
Last week, I pushed Xavier Edwards hard as a sleeper in fantasy leagues. Now he’s the new leadoff man in Miami. If you were lucky enough to pick Edwards up on the 19th, you saw his slash line rise from .345/.415/.414 to .379/.462/.494. You also benefitted from five stolen bases, a triple, and a rare home run. However, you may be running out of time to roster him in your league, … [Read more...] about Fantasy Baseball: New Leadoff Man in Miami