It all feels so long ago, now.
Ahh yes, the Twins. If the Indians pull off a sweep, they can build a 12-game lead in the division. This would essentially mean that nothing short of divine intervention will be enough to stop the Tribe from winning the AL Central.
The Yankees also receive cash considerations as part of the deal.
The Yankees have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Lance Lynn from the Twins for first baseman Tyler Austin and minor-league right-hander Luis Rijo.
Blue Jays’ Current Record:
The Jays are 48-56 on the year, currently last place in the AL East with the Orioles being demoted to AAA. They are 5-5 over their last ten games.
Possible Lineup:
Randal Grichuk - CF
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
From SABR member Anne Keene at the New York Times on July 28, 2018:
During World War II, baseball not only survived, it thrived. Games were turned into dazzling patriotic shows, and an extravaganza like the all-star game featuring the greats of the Yankees...
Seattle adds 2nd reliever of day after also snagging Zach Duke.
The Mariners have added a second arm to their bullpen today, as they acquired Adam Warren from the Yankees, sources told Ken Rosenthal and Emily Waldon of The Athletic.
From BBC SportsHour on July 26, 2018, with SABR member Justine Siegal:
(Release Courtesy of the KCAC)
WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is excited to announce its Football Game of the Week will be delivered live on ESPN3. The KCAC is partnering with Tourbeau Sports Group to broadcast the 11-game series.
From Richard Sandomir at the New York Times on July 30, 2018:
You don’t become the subject of an exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame by being a catcher who never played a full season and finished...
We’ve reached peak trade deadline season, everybody.
The trade deadline is officially less than a 24 hours away, so that means it’s time for insiders to start dumping any and all trade rumors they have before focus shifts to the playoffs.
The wheel in the sky keeps on turnin’
#Mariners activate LHP James Paxton, select INF Zach Vincej, place INF Kyle Seager on paternity list and option INF Daniel Vogelbach to AAA Tacoma.
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Athletics Nation, let’s hang!
We are having our annual meetup on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 (vs. the Twins). Hopefully it’ll be meaningful September baseball.
Because everyone enjoyed hanging out together in the luxury suites last year...
Spots still available!
Athletics Nation, let’s hang!
We are having our annual meetup on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 (vs. the Twins). Hopefully it’ll be meaningful September baseball.
Because everyone enjoyed hanging out together in the luxury suites last year...
The Mariners have gotten in on the run of relievers as they acquired Zach Duke.
The Astros are getting some more help for their bullpen, although the acquisition won’t be without controversy.
