MLB
Mariano Rivera being the ‘greatest closer of all-time’ doesn’t do him justice
When describing his legendary signature pitch, Rivera said "it was just from god". I'm sure every Yankee fan who watched him pitch will be in eternal agreement.
New York Yankees
Atlanta Braves
MLB post-trade deadline power rankings: Astros lead the way
With 50 or so regular season games to play, here are our post-trade-deadline power rankings…
MLB
Trade pressure: Cashman must add to Yankees rotation if they are to contend
The New York Yankees missed out on trading for Trevor Bauer on Wednesday night with the trade deadline just hours away.
Cincinnati Reds
Tanner Roark should be New York Yankees’ main starting pitching target
The New York Yankees have recently checked in on Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tanner Roark, per Jon Heyman.
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox series preview: Will offences continue to dominate?
Though the division race would appear to be almost wrapped up for the New York Yankees in the AL East with just over 100 games played this season, they certainly will not want complacency to set in just yet, and the upcoming 4-game series with their bitter rivals at Fenway Park is set up to be a cracker.
Atlanta Braves
Five teams who should trade for Texas Rangers ace Mike Minor
The trade deadline in MLB, for the first time a sole one, is just nine days away and needless to say a lot of star pitchers from underachieving teams are on the market. With Madison Bumgarner off market for now, attention turns to Texas Rangers ace Mike Minor – second in Earned Run Average in the American League with 2.86.
MLB
Two-time All-Star Gleyber Torres will soon be best second baseman in MLB
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres has finally been named to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe.
Boston Red Sox
MLB London: Brilliant and bizarre, but 2020 will be a test of its impact
The first ever Major League Baseball regular season games in Europe were an overwhelming success. The crowds were engaged, creating an atmosphere of friendly rivalry with a buzz of excitement for this new project. The weather was as good as it gets in the UK.
MLB
New York Yankees roster construction: Take a bow, Brian Cashman
The New York Yankees franchise owns a reputation unrivalled in sports for bankrolling victories and championships. However, since the death of their long-time owner George Steinbrenner III that coincided with a 10-year championship drought, Brian Cashman has evolved into one of the savviest general managers in the business.
Boston Red Sox
MLB London: ‘Art of pitching’ and what to expect from the starters
The phrase “the art of pitching” does not seem to belong in sports however, both fans and pitchers alike take great pride in the deliberate and strategic elements of a good pitching performance. If the upcoming London Series is your first exposure to baseball, appreciating the deliberate nature and purpose of each pitch will almost certainly improve your experience!
