• Latest On Padres’ Deadline Approach

    Latest On Padres’ Deadline Approach
    The 51-53 Padres took the first game of a pivotal series against a Wild Card competitor in Miami this evening. It’s a matchup of two spiraling clubs trying to remain in the playoff picture. The Padres have been one of the worst teams in the league for two months, while Miami is now riding a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them a few games off the Wild Card pace.
    Every game is pivotal this time of year for the bubble teams, whose front offices are weighing whether to prioritize upgr
  • Pirates Focused On Bullpen Ahead Of Deadline; Have Some Ability To Increase Payroll

    Pirates Focused On Bullpen Ahead Of Deadline; Have Some Ability To Increase Payroll
    The Pirates are looking to get back to the postseason for the first time in over a decade. Currently within a game of a playoff spot, they are going into the August 3 deadline as buyers. Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that they could make additions to the rotation or the lineup but will be focused on the bullpen. Beazley also says the front office will have the ability to add payroll but cautions that their flexibility in that department will be limited.
    Both of those eleme

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