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… The Phillies signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do
Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Konnor Pilkington. Right-hander Mason Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Dylan Crews has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Pilkington, 27, signed a minor league deal with the Nats in the offseason. He has … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington
Orioles To Sign Vinny Nittoli To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Vinny Nittoli is signing a minor league deal with the Orioles, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. He opted out of a minor league pact with the Brewers last week. He’ll report to Triple-A Norfolk in the coming days. Nittoli, 34, started the season on a minor league deal with the Brewers. He tossed 28 Triple-A innings in that club’s system with a 3.86 earned run … [Read more...] about Orioles To Sign Vinny Nittoli To Minor League Deal
Cubs Interested In Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Finnegan
The Cubs are clear buyers heading into next week’s deadline and are looking for upgrades. Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report that Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks and Kyle Finnegan of the Nationals are two names on their radar. Chicago’s third base situation has been unsettled for a while. They acquired Isaac Paredes at last year’s deadline but then … [Read more...] about Cubs Interested In Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Finnegan
Elias: Orioles’ Trade Talks Focused On Players “Towards The End Of Their Contracts”
The Orioles managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Rays earlier today but are still 10 games under .500 with a -99 run differential. They’re 13.5 games out of first place in the American League East and 8.5 games back of an AL Wild Card spot — with seven teams they’d need to leapfrog to get there. They already traded righty Bryan Baker to the Rays earlier in the month, … [Read more...] about Elias: Orioles’ Trade Talks Focused On Players “Towards The End Of Their Contracts”