Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world this weekend: 1. 2025 Draft to begin: The 2025 draft kicks off this weekend, with the first three rounds scheduled to begin at 5pm CT on Sunday evening. The Nationals, Angels, Mariners, Rockies, Cardinals, and Pirates have the top six picks after winning the draft lottery this past winter. While those … [Read more...] about The Opener: 2025 Draft, Pitchers’ Duel, Mets
Rays To Acquire Bryan Baker From Orioles
The Rays and Orioles are in agreement on a trade sending right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from Baltimore to Tampa Bay, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Baker adds a power arm with potent bat-missing ability to the Rays’ bullpen. The 30-year-old righty has pitched 38 1/3 innings for the Orioles this season and turned in a 3.52 ERA with an even more encouraging 32.5% strikeout … [Read more...] about Rays To Acquire Bryan Baker From Orioles
The Opener: Glasnow, Schlittler, Red Sox
Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Glasnow returns: After a strong first season in Los Angeles last year, right-hander Tyler Glasnow hasn’t been able to give the Dodgers much due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder that’s limited him to just five starts in 2025. That’ll change today, as Glasnow is slated … [Read more...] about The Opener: Glasnow, Schlittler, Red Sox
Yankees To Promote Cam Schlittler
July 8: Schlittler will indeed be promoted for his major league debut tomorrow, per SNY’s Andy Martino. The team has not yet formally announced the move or any corresponding 40-man or 26-man roster moves. July 5: The Yankees are currently planning to add pitching prospect Cam Schlittler to the big league roster on either Tuesday or Wednesday, according to Joel Sherman and Dan … [Read more...] about Yankees To Promote Cam Schlittler
The Opener: Nationals, Tigers, Rays, Pitchers’ Duel
Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Nationals leadership changes: Yesterday, the Nationals made the decision to part ways with both GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez. The team has already named Mike DeBartolo as the team’s interim GM who will handle baseball operations for the remainder of the season. … [Read more...] about The Opener: Nationals, Tigers, Rays, Pitchers’ Duel