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The Baltimore Orioles appear to be getting serious about trading their major assets ahead of the July 31 deadline. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Orioles are contemplating pairing reliever Zach Britton and shortstop Manny Machado …
The New York Yankees’ bullpen is quickly working its way back to its usual elite levels, but they still might not be entirely satisfied with it. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday that the Yankees are among the teams with interest in …
The Astros were on the verge of acquiring relief pitcher Zach Britton from the Orioles at the trade deadline last year, but the deal fell through because of medical questions surrounding the prospects involved. Perhaps the two teams are ready to try …
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline may be over a month and a half away, but that doesn’t make it too early to start looking at names that could potentially wind up on the market or the teams that could be eager to sell them. With a …
After asserting himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers these last few seasons, Zach Britton may be returning to his roots in 2018. Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reported on Sunday that Britton, who is currently sidelined with a …
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Britton is reportedly expected to miss the start of the 2018 MLB season, as he ruptured his Achilles on Tuesday while working out. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Britton was working out in California when he …
Trading Zach Britton may be easier said than done for the Baltimore Orioles. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Orioles need to receive a “big haul” in any Britton trade, or else owner Peter Angelos will not approve the deal. …
The Cleveland Indians are trying to build a bullpen that puts everyone else’s to shame. According to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com, the Indians are “pushing hard” to acquire left-handed closer Zach Britton from the Baltimore Orioles. …
Zach Britton could be a game-changer if he gets traded prior to the deadline, and a few teams would love to add him to their bullpen. FOX’s Ken Rosenthal says the Los Angeles Dodgers are in pursuit of Britton: Sources: #Dodgers’ three main …
It is looking increasingly likely that Zach Britton will still be a wearing Baltimore Orioles uniform come August 1st. According to a report by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN on Wednesday, the chances of Britton being dealt by the trade deadline are getting …
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is nearing, and there is a good chance that several big-name players will be moved as the deadline looms. While some big trades have already been made, teams are still looking to improve. Several sellers are …
It sounds like the Houston Astros could be preparing to make a very big splash ahead of MLB’s trade deadline. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, rival evaluators reportedly see the Astros as the team most motivated to acquire closer Zach …
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly quite interested in grabbing a top left-handed reliever to pair with Kenley Jansen at the back of their bullpen. Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that the Dodgers are “in the …
The defending champions may not be done wheeling and dealing after their trade for Jose Quintana earlier this month. Mark Feisand of MLB.com quotes an industry source who believes that the Chicago Cubs will trade for Baltimore Orioles reliever Zach …
One of baseball’s best closers may be available at the trade deadline, and it may allow the rich to get even richer. According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, multiple teams have asked the Baltimore Orioles about reliever Zach Britton, with the …
A dominant closer can shorten games to eight innings. The real dominant ones take away hope from hitters in the ninth inning, when batters are facing their last chance at victory. As we continue to press into a post-Mariano Rivera era, there is no …
