Archives for August 2020

The Cincinnati Reds took steps to bolster their struggling offense and bullpen at Monday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline; The Reds acquired left-handed hitting outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim and right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley and cash from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cincinnati sent outfielder Josh VanMeter and outfield prospect Stuart Fairchild to … [Read more...] about Reds add outfielder, pitcher to bolster bench, bullpen

PHOENIX (AP) — Miami acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Marlins a versatile hitter and defender as they try to make a surprising push for the playoffs. The Diamondbacks received pitchers Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejia and a player to be named. The 31-year-old Marte played most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, … [Read more...] about Marlins get outfielder Starling Marte in trade with D-backs

NEW YORK (AP) — Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami’s four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom, and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Monday. Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson homered for Miami, which had dropped four in a row prior to traveling to New York for the makeup of a game postponed last Thursday, when the Mets and Marlins took the field … [Read more...] about Rojas gets key hit as Marlins beat deGrom, Mets 5-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — José Iglesias and Bryan Holaday had RBI doubles in the 11th inning for Baltimore, and Iglesias threw out the potential tying run at home plate as the Orioles salvaged a 4-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays to break a five-game losing streak on Monday. Iglesias' leadoff hit, to deep left-center field, scored Anthony Santander, who started the inning at … [Read more...] about Iglesias' hit, throw help Orioles to 4-3 win over Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Marco Gonzales retired 21 consecutive Angels while throwing a four-hitter, and Jose Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning of the Seattle Mariners' 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Monday. Gonzales (4-2) had eight strikeouts and didn't walk a batter until the ninth inning of his second career complete game. The left-hander said he felt an … [Read more...] about Gonzales dominates Angels with 4-hitter in Mariners' 2-1 win

CHICAGO (AP) — San Diego acted boldly once again. Miami actually strengthened its roster. Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte, Archie Bradley and Todd Frazier were on the move. Lance Lynn and Dylan Bundy stayed put. Baseball's pandemic-delayed trade deadline was quite a day. The contending Padres got Clevinger in a multiplayer trade with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation Monday … [Read more...] about Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline

10:58PM: The Diamondbacks informed teams earlier this month that they were open to discussing almost anyone on the roster, the Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro reports.  Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen, and Christian Walker were among the club’s few untouchables. 6:14PM: With a 1-10 record over their last 11 games, the Diamondbacks are listening to offers heading into the trade … [Read more...] about Starling Marte, Archie Bradley Drawing Trade Interest