Six players to look out for at the MLB London Series
The first ever MLB London Series takes place this weekend as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox meet in a two-game series at the London Stadium.
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Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: Episode Twelve
Joe and Sam preview the upcoming MLB London Series, discussing the Yankees and Red Sox 2019 campaigns, the decision to bring Major League Baseball to the UK and the ballpark experience.
Three players who should start the All-Star game, but probably won’t
The second phase of MLB All-Star voting begins at 5pm BST on Thursday. Each position has three candidates for this 28-hour round which will decide the starters at Cleveland’s Progressive Field for the midseason classic.
MLB London: Boston Red Sox Team Profile
The Boston Red Sox, like their MLB London Series opponents, are well-known worldwide. While they aren’t quite the financial powerhouse of the Yankees, Boston are still one of the biggest fish in the ocean of world sport.
MLB London: New York Yankees Team Profile
The New York Yankees are baseball’s most famous franchise, their logo worn on baseball caps around the planet. The Yankees are one of the most valuable sporting organisations on the planet, ranked fifth in the world by Forbes, behind the Dallas Cowboys, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United.
All you need to know about the MLB London Series: When, Where, Star players
Major League Baseball comes to London for its first ever regular season games in the UK this month. The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in England’s capital, bringing one of sport’s greatest rivalries across the Atlantic for two games.
Trading for Max Scherzer is the answer to the Yankees rotation issues
The Major League Baseball season continues on with the New York Yankees atop of the AL East and looking like strong contenders to finally make the World Series after a few years of near misses. It looks as if the Yankees, and Brian Cashman, have finally found the right balance of what they want. In …
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Three starters the Yankees should trade for after landing Encarnacion
The New York Yankees traded for Edwin Encarnacion on Saturday, creating somewhat of a logjam offensively. Clint Frazier, a young outfielder, who has often been mentioned in trade rumours, is likely to be the odd one out with Luke Voit and Encarnacion sharing first base and DH while Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge occupy the corner outfield slots.
Yankees make bargain trade with Mariners to add yet more power in Encarnacion
Seattle Mariners have traded designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to the New York Yankees for prospect pitcher Juan Then, as first reported by Jeff Passan.
Genuine emotion like Bumgarner, Muncy incident is good for baseball
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy admired a home run that he launched off Madison Bumgarner on Sunday.
One-year Braves deal for Keuchel raises plenty of questions
Left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel has signed with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year deal for $13 million, as reported by The Athletic’s David O’Brien.
Chicago Cubs and Kimbrel are an ideal pairing even on multi-year deal
Craig Kimbrel has signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Jeff Passan added that Kimbrel will receive $43 million over the course of his three-year contract, including $10 million this season. There is a $1 million buyout on a club/vesting option for the 2022 season. He will receive $16 million in 2022 if the option is picked up.
Jay Bruce trade is a good move for Phillies and Mariners
Philadelphia Phillies have traded with the Seattle Mariners, acquiring left-handed outfielder Jay Bruce.
Cody Bellinger’s incredible 2019 is far more than a hot start, he’s on his way to becoming the best player in baseball
It’s hard to believe what Cody Bellinger is doing for the Los Angeles Dodgers this far into the season. His projections over a 162-game campaign are the sort of silly numbers you expect with a small sample size klaxon in early April.
Four teams who should think about a trade for Marlins starter Jose Urena
Miami Marlins have been contacted about the availability of Jose Urena, Craig Mish reported.