Jon Berti was the lone member of the Yankees’ ALCS roster that wasn’t included on the club’s roster for the World Series, though beyond tactics, health was the key factor in Berti’s absence. Manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch and other media that Berti suffered a flexor strain in his right hip while running the bases in Game 4 of the ALCS. Berti entered that game … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Berti, Leonsis, Orioles, Holliday, Rays
Quick Hits: Nationals, Merrill, Athletics, Rays
As the Padres and Nationals were negotiating the blockbuster Juan Soto trade in advance of the 2022 trade deadline, the Nats were able to obtain such top-tier young talents as CJ Abrams, James Wood, and MacKenzie Gore as part of the six-player trade package. One player Washington didn’t land was Jackson Merrill, though Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Nationals, Merrill, Athletics, Rays
MLBTR Podcast: The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field
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 upcoming World Series … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field
Rays Re-Sign Michael Flynn To Minor League Deal
The Rays have re-signed right-hander Michael Flynn to a minor league deal, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams on X. The righty, who is represented by Dynamic Sports Group, receives a spring training invite and will make a salary of $900K in the majors next year if he gets there. Flynn, 28, has yet to make his major league debut but was recently part of a deadline deal. He joined the … [Read more...] about Rays Re-Sign Michael Flynn To Minor League Deal
Latest On Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field was damaged by Hurricane Milton last week, most notably with the majority of the roof being torn off. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, there’s still a lot of uncertainty around the full nature of the damage and what comes next, but it seems unlikely the Trop will be ready to host games by Opening Day of 2025. The Rays are scheduled to be at home to start … [Read more...] about Latest On Tropicana Field