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 Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Pirates promoting Paul … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Paul Skenes, The Prospect Hype Machine, Willson Contreras And Rising Catcher’s Interference Rates
Astros Trade Brandon Bielak To Athletics
The Astros traded right-hander Brandon Bielak to the Athletics in exchange for cash, per a team announcement. Houston designated him for assignment last week. The A’s designated left-hander Easton Lucas for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Bielak, 28, struggled with the ’Stros this season, posting a 5.71 earned run average in ten appearances (17 1/3 innings). His … [Read more...] about Astros Trade Brandon Bielak To Athletics
White Sox Acquire Corey Julks From Astros
The Astros have traded outfielder Corey Julks to the White Sox, per announcements from both clubs. The Astros, who designated Julks for assignment last week, will receive minor league right-hander Luis Rodriguez in return. Julks has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. To open a 40-man spot for Julks, the Sox designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment and recalled … [Read more...] about White Sox Acquire Corey Julks From Astros
Ronel Blanco Ejected After Foreign Substance Check
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected from this evening’s start against the A’s following a foreign substance inspection. Umpires confiscated Blanco’s glove when he came out for the fourth inning. Tayler Scott entered in relief. It’s almost certain that the Astros will be without Blanco for the next week and a half. Players thrown out of a game for foreign substance … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco Ejected After Foreign Substance Check
Astros Notes: Verlander, Pressly, Brown
The Astros are out to a slow start this year, currently sitting 15-25, ahead of just the White Sox and Angels in the American League standings. That’s led to early speculation about them possibly trading some pieces at this summer’s deadline. General manager Dana Brown was recently on MLB Network and said that he “can’t predict any scenario” where the Astros sell at the … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Verlander, Pressly, Brown