They’re too good for the minors, but haven’t stuck in the majors yet.
Seattle makes a modest bet on Yonder Alonso’s breakout being for real.
On the 20th episode of the DFA podcast, Bryan hosts an all-star collection of BP writers in our first live episode! Listen in as Craig Goldstein, Patrick Dubuque, Jeffrey Paternostro, Emma Baccellieri, Kate Morrison, and Aaron Gleeman all share their thoughts on the major and minor moves as the deadline comes and goes. It’s a must-listen!
Washington adds another veteran late-inning reliever, snagging All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler from Minnesota.
Jaime Garcia is on the move for the second time in a week, going from Minnesota to New York.
Colorado picks up bullpen help in Pat Neshek, Washington calls up Andrew Stevenson, and Minnesota unloads one of the old regime’s mistakes.
Pablo Sandoval heads back to San Francisco, the Twins add much-needed rotation help in Jaime Garcia, and the Mariners swap four minor leaguers for David Phelps.
Every contender needs rotation help and there are plenty of big-name starters potentially available.
Milwaukee adds a pair of relievers, New York picks up yet another first baseman, and the international signing bonus slot just can’t seem to find a home.
Judge has flown past his 90th percentile projections and into rarefied air.
Released by the Braves, 44-year-old Bartolo Colon will try to make it back to the majors with the Twins.
Trea Turner’s first 162 games have featured some greatness, some goodness, and a few remaining questions.
Minnesota’s hitting and defense look ready for prime time, but the pitching remains a mess.
Albert Pujols is one of the greatest players of all time, but the Cardinals version and the Angels version have been much different.
Taking stock of the Twins’ young outfielder after his first 162 games in the majors.