The Dodgers have already both added and subtracted from their pitching mix prior to the deadline, acquiring Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly from the White Sox while also shipping out Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians in exchange for Amed Rosario. Between these moves and the re-acqusition of old friend Enrique Hernandez from the Red Sox, Los Angeles has already checked several boxes … [Read more...] about Dodgers Rumors: Verlander, E-Rod, Singer, Keller, Cardinals, Scherzer, Canha, Pham
Rays, Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Jordan Hicks
The D-Backs and Rays are among the clubs with interest in Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (Twitter link). The Rangers were tied to the hard-throwing righty this afternoon. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch wrote this afternoon that the Yankees also had some interest in Hicks. Hicks has seemed a likely trade candidate for a while. … [Read more...] about Rays, Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Jordan Hicks
Dodgers Have Discussed Nolan Arenado Trade; Arenado Reportedly Willing To Waive No-Trade Clause
The Dodgers have engaged the Cardinals in trade talks for Nolan Arenado, reports Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. The third baseman has a full no-trade clause but Castillo reports that Arenado, a Southern California native, is willing to waive that right only if it means going to the Dodgers. It’s unclear if those talks made any progress or if a deal is close but the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Have Discussed Nolan Arenado Trade; Arenado Reportedly Willing To Waive No-Trade Clause
Cardinals Expect To Move DeJong, Several Pitchers; O’Neill Unlikely To Be Traded
The Cardinals’ logjam in the outfield has been well-documented by now, but one path to alleviating that situation apparently isn’t under consideration at this time; Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that the Cardinals plan to hold onto O’Neill at this year’s deadline. Elsewhere on the roster, the Cards have made clear to other clubs that they expect to trade starters Jordan … [Read more...] about Cardinals Expect To Move DeJong, Several Pitchers; O’Neill Unlikely To Be Traded
Cardinals, Jordan Hicks Discussing Extension
The Cardinals are exploring a multi-year contract extension with closer Jordan Hicks, reports Katie Woo of the Athletic. Woo suggests there’s a good chance a deal can be finalized within the next day. An impending free agent, the hard-throwing righty profiles as one of the top bullpen trade candidates this summer. Obviously, an extension in advance of next Tuesday’s trade … [Read more...] about Cardinals, Jordan Hicks Discussing Extension