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HOLY WOW: Marlins Reportedly Trading Luis Arraez to the Padres

LUIS ARRAEZ TRADED — Never underestimate the aggressiveness of Padres President AJ Preller or the willingness-to-be-awful of the Miami Marlins. Tonight, those two forces came together to deliver - by far - the biggest, early-season trade I can remember. Luis Arraez...

Michael Cerami

May 03, 2024

Final Update: Carlos Zambrano is NOT Pitching in the WBC

Ah, technology. I have no idea why this post, and it's twin are showing up as posted on New Year's Day, 1970. So we'll let the mystery linger. Finally we get word from Zambrano, himself, that he will not be...

Jan 01, 1970

Final Update: Zambrano Not Pitching in WBC

Finally we get word from Zambrano, himself, that he will not be pitching for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, despite Venezuela's stated belief that he is. I'd love to find out the details from behind the scenes as to...

Jan 01, 1970

Mark DeRosa is an Indian, Aaron Miles is a Cub

By now you've heard the twin pieces of news buzzing around the 'net today (aside from the imminent Marquis-to-Rockies deal and the probably-going-to-sign-Milton-Bradley news). Mark DeRosa has been dealt to the Indians for a trio of ho-hum minor league pitching...

Dec 31, 2008

Now the Milton Bradley Signing is Almost Officially Official

The St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Cubs are expected to sign Milton Bradley (officially) this week. I know what you're thinking - why is the St. Pete's Times reporting this, and why does that make you feel like...

Jan 05, 2009

Milton Bradley is Officially a Cub; Let the Hackey Board Game Jokes Begin

Well, I suppose they began a long time ago. But, yes, it's official: Milton Bradley has signed a 3 year, $30 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, pending the all-important physical. I think it's the right move considering the available...

Jan 05, 2009

Peavywatch: Non-Moorad Ownership Saying No to a Peavy Deal?

It's a sad day in Peavywatch-land. First there's Rosenthal's suggestion that the Cubs have only a 10% chance of landing the ace pitcher from the San Diego Padres. And now there is a suggestion, that when the Cubs and Padres...

Jan 06, 2009

Mark Cuban Speaks About His Effort to Buy the Cubs

Today, Mark Cuban put together a thoughtful and insightful blog post about his efforts to buy the Chicago Cubs. I know that I was one of the thousands of Cubs fans who desperately hoped that not only would Cuban win...

Jan 06, 2009

Where Peavywatch and Hendry Hearts Pitchers Meet

As we have previously suggested, now that Marquis has officially been moved, Jim Hendry is likely to resume serious talks with the San Diego Padres about Jake Peavy (EEE!). The Chicago Sun Times agrees, citing "those close to Hendry." The...

Jan 07, 2009

Where Peavywatch and Ownerwatch Meet

The scuttlebutt for weeks has been that a real run at Jake Peavy would have to wait until the Tribune Company selects the "winning" bidder in the sweepstakes to buy the Cubs (and by "winning" we mean winning the right...

Jan 08, 2009

Dodgers vs. Braves: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers (20-13) host Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (20-9) on Saturday, with first pitch at 9:10 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the...

May 03, 2024

How to Watch Athletics vs. Marlins: Live Stream or on TV

The Oakland Athletics (15-17), with Paul Blackburn on the hill, host the Miami Marlins (9-24) who will start Trevor Rogers, at 4:07 PM ET on Saturday in a series opener.Find out how to watch the Oakland-Miami matchup below.When is Athletics...

May 03, 2024

How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Padres: Live Stream or on TV

The Arizona Diamondbacks (14-18), led by Ketel Marte, host Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres (16-18) at 8:10 PM ET on Saturday.Find out how to watch the Arizona-San Diego matchup below.When is Diamondbacks vs. Padres and when does it...

May 03, 2024

Cardinals vs. White Sox: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Saturday, Lance Lynn will start for the St. Louis Cardinals (15-17) against Erick Fedde and the Chicago White Sox (6-26), with first pitch scheduled for 2:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium.See how to watch the St. Louis-Chicago matchup below.When...

May 03, 2024

How to Watch Twins vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV

Ryan Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins (18-13) host Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (18-15) on Saturday, with first pitch at 2:10 PM ET.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Minnesota-Boston matchup below.When is Twins vs. Red...

May 03, 2024

Orioles vs. Reds: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Baltimore Orioles (21-11), with John Means on the hill, visit the Cincinnati Reds (16-16) who will hand the ball to Andrew Abbott, at 6:40 PM ET on Saturday.See how to watch the Baltimore-Cincinnati matchup below.When is Orioles vs. Reds...

May 03, 2024

How to Watch Astros vs. Mariners: Live Stream or on TV

Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros (12-20) host Josh Rojas and the Seattle Mariners (17-15) at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Houston-Seattle matchup.When is Astros...

May 03, 2024

HOLY WOW: Marlins Reportedly Trading Luis Arraez to the Padres

Michael Cerami

May 03, 2024

NFL

Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft Grade: Sharpening Their Talons with Byron Murphy II

The Seahawks set sail on a course for improvement in the 2024 NFL Draft. With a new head coach in Mike Macdonald at the helm, the draft strategy focused on shoring up both sides of the ball. Did they find...

Brian Twining

May 03, 2024

Rangers vs. Royals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Dane Dunning will take the mound for the Texas Rangers (17-16) when they visit starting pitcher Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals (20-13) on Saturday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.See how to watch the Texas-Kansas City matchup...