The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Tucupita Marcano of the … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Gambling Scandal, The State Of The Blue Jays And The Orioles’ Rotation Depth
Padres Showing Strong Interest In Garrett Crochet
The Padres are showing strong interest in left-hander Garrett Crochet of the White Sox, per a report from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The report cautions that no deal is imminent but it also states that the Friars have been the most aggressive club in pursuing Crochet. Significant trades are fairly rare at this time of the year, with the trade deadline still … [Read more...] about Padres Showing Strong Interest In Garrett Crochet
Dana Brown: “Don’t See Any Scenario” Where Astros Sell At Deadline
The Astros came back to beat the Cardinals tonight. They’re now 27-34, seven games below .500 and as many back of the Mariners in the AL West. Houston has yet to fire on all cylinders as they seek an eighth straight trip to the AL Championship Series; they’ve yet to climb above .500 after starting the season with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees. Even as the team … [Read more...] about Dana Brown: “Don’t See Any Scenario” Where Astros Sell At Deadline
Tucupita Marcano Under Investigation For Betting On Baseball
Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball while a member of the Pirates, according to a report from Jared Diamond and Lindsey Adler of The Wall Street Journal. Marcano is facing a lifetime ban. Four other players are under investigation for betting on baseball while in the minor leagues as well, though the … [Read more...] about Tucupita Marcano Under Investigation For Betting On Baseball
Tigers To Option Spencer Torkelson To Triple-A
The Tigers will be sending first baseman Spencer Torkelson down to Triple-A prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. The move opens up a 26-man roster spot for Justyn-Henry Malloy, whose impending promotion to the big leagues was reported by Petzold earlier today. Torkelson didn’t play in two of the Tigers’ last three games, … [Read more...] about Tigers To Option Spencer Torkelson To Triple-A