The Score
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor agrees with owner Steve Cohen's recent comments about the team's poor performance and made sure to take some accountability for his own struggles at the plate this season.
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Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler on the verge of joining exclusive company after strong outing vs Mets
Clutch Points
As has been the case all season long, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler was at the top of his game during his outing against the New York Mets on Friday.
Red Sox GM: ‘It’s on the front office’ if team misses playoffs
The Score
Boston Red Sox general manager Brian O'Halloran is prepared for the front office to take the blame if his team misses the playoffs.
Baseball Hall of Fame calls Joe Pepitone’s Mickey Mantle bat lawsuit a shakedown
The Athletic
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum described Joe Pepitone’s claim to ownership of Mickey Mantle’s 500th home run bat as a “shake down,” in a federal court filing Friday.
Mets’ bonkers trade deadline blockbuster with Cubs, revealed
Clutch Points
The Chicago Cubs were wheeling and dealing at the MLB Trade Deadline. In one of their bigger moves, they sent superstar shortstop Javy Baez to the New York Mets.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo reveals stance on a possible Max Scherzer reunion
Clutch Points
The Washington Nationals completed one of the biggest blockbuster trade deadline deals in recent memory last month when they shipped Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers ace Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended through Aug. 27
Yardbarker
Earlier on Thursday, the woman alleging that Los Angeles Dodgers ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer committed sexual assault had her request for a permanent restraining order against him denied by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman.
Why Blue Jays’ Marcus Semien is deserving Gold Glove candidate
Sportsnet
Coming into the 2021 season, Marcus Semien had played just 236.2 innings — or approximately 26 games — at second base in his MLB career. By the time this year is done, there’s a good chance that he’ll deserve a Gold Glove on his mantle for his work at the keystone.
Aaron Boone: Luke Voit will play big role down stretch
The Score
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said first baseman Luke Voit won't be relegated to the bench as the team makes its push for a playoff spot.
Tigers broadcaster suspended for fake accent while discussing Shohei Ohtani
The Score
Detroit Tigers TV analyst Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely for answering a question about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in a fake accent during Tuesday's broadcast, Bally Sports Detroit announced Wednesday.
Blue Jays DFA reliever Rafael Dolis, promote prospect Kevin Smith
Yahoo! Sports
The Toronto Blue Jays are moving on from reliever Rafael Dolis after three consecutive bad outings and a disappointing season overall.
Giants Intend to Bring Back Buster Posey; Multiyear Contract Possible
Bleacher Report
After locking up one of their impending free agents already, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly going to keep another key player on their roster for at least one more year.
Why New York Yankees’ Joey Gallo is MLB’s most-unique player
Sportsnaut
The New York Yankees made a blockbuster trade for Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo before the MLB trade deadline. Across his seven-year MLB career split between the two aforementioned teams, Gallo has been renowned for his raw power from the left side.
Kris Bryant is not going to let Scott Boras stop him from re-signing with the Giants
Clutch Points
One of the major reasons why many San Francisco Giants fans continue to feel tentative about the team’s acquisition of Kris Bryant just before the trade deadline last July is that there’s no assurance he would stay in the Bay Area beyond the 2021 MLB season. Bryant, however, seems genuinely having fun in San Francisco. A World Series win could help influence him into re-signing with the Giants if the offer will be on the table down the road. Another key factor for his looming decision is his agent, Scott Boras.
Padres sign former NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta
USA Today
The San Diego Padres, desperate for starting pitching while battling for the playoffs, signed former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta to a contract Monday for the rest of the season, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Unsure if Clint Frazier Will Ever Play Again amid Vision Issues
Bleacher Report
The New York Yankees ended Clint Frazier's rehab assignment on Monday and put him on the 60-day injured list, per Brendan Kuty of NJ.com. He had originally been put on the injured list on July 2 after experiencing dizziness.
Peacock to turn ‘Field of Dreams’ into TV drama
Sportsnaut
Last week’s Field of Dreams Game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees in Iowa was a smashing success.
Ex-Cubs P Jake Arrieta Being Considered by Padres After Yu Darvish Injury
Bleacher Report
With Yu Darvish going on the injured list with lower back tightness, the San Diego Padres are reportedly "in the mix" for veteran free-agent starter Jake Arrieta, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune and Jon Heyman of the MLB Network.
Every MLB Team’s Best-Case Scenario for Rest of 2021 Regular Season
Bleacher Report
Did everything break right for your team this season? Probably not, because even the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers aren't in first place in their own division with less than two months of regular season baseball to play.
Cincinnati Reds’ Nick Castellanos, David Bell ejected after called third strike during first inning
USA Today
Nick Castellanos had a short afternoon in the Cincinnati Reds' series finale Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Trevor Bauer Releases Statement Blasting The Washington Post Over Dropping Damning Article
Total Pro Sports
Trevor Bauer has been silent for some time, but that ended on Saturday.
Noah Syndergaard: ‘Whose dumb f—— idea was it’ to change Sunday’s game time?
The Score
Noah Syndergaard isn't happy about a scheduling change that's moved a New York Mets game against the Los Angeles Dodgers from Sunday afternoon to the prime-time slot that night.
Trevor Bauer was subject of second protection order
Larry Brown Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was the subject of a temporary protection order sought by a different woman in 2020, according to a new report.
Latest Trevor Bauer leave could create issue for Rob Manfred
Los Angeles Times
Rob Manfred could be on the clock.
Ben Zobrist Drops Lawsuit Against Pastor Who Told Him To Give Wife Space & Then Slept With Her
Chicago Tribune
Former Chicago Cubs utilityman Ben Zobrist dropped his lawsuit against pastor Byron Yawn that sought $6 million in damages stemming from Yawn’s extramarital affair with Zobrist’s estranged wife, Julianna, and an allegation that Yawn defrauded his charity.
One player to watch for each non-contender
MLB.com
With the postseason races heating up, many fanbases are excited for their teams to make a push toward a World Series title. For some teams, though, their playoff hopes have already been dashed, leaving them to look to the future.
Angels could aggressively pursue Max Scherzer as free agent
The Spun
Max Scherzer was the biggest name on the move prior to this year’s trade deadline, as the Washington Nationals shipped him to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Though he’s off to an excellent start with the Dodgers, there’s no telling if he’ll re-sign with the franchise this offseason.
5 storylines to watch as the MLB season enters the home stretch
Clutch Points
The MLB season is entering its stretch run and things are heating up all over the place, thanks in large part to one of the most exciting trade deadlines of all time. Teams are surging, others are collapsing, and most of the divisions are still in play, aside from the dumpster fire that is the AL Central.