Dylan Sanders

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Staff Writer at SaintsWire

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Articles

Cubs Shockingly Option Top Prospect After Slow Start To Rookie Season

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Dylan Sanders

The Chicago Cubs are trying to win games and aren't going to let any player struggling get in the way of that, even if it is a highly-anticipated rookie. Keith Law of The Athletic broke the news on Tuesday afternoon that the Cubs were going to option third baseman Matt Shaw, likely back to Triple-A. Shaw is the top prospect in the Chicago farm and the No. 18 prospect in all of baseball.
Orioles Sign Former Atlanta Braves Catcher To Minor League Deal

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Dylan Sanders

The Baltimore Orioles have some new competition for their backup catcher role after signing a new player to a minor league deal. The MLB's transaction log had a surprising move for the Orioles, as the team has signed former Atlanta Braves fan favorite Chadwick Tromp to a minor league deal. Tromp has a career .224/.235/.385 slash line, playing in 61 games over six years. He has never been able to stick at the Major League level, but could at least provide some solid defense behind the plate.
Yankees Urged To Offer Minnesota Twins Their Top Prospect in Exchange for Ace

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The New York Yankees must add at least one more solid pitcher this year and might just be desperate enough to trade away their top prospect in order to get it. Entering Tuesday's games, Yankees starters have a horrid combined ERA of 5.17. That is the second worst in MLB behind the rival Baltimore Orioles, who will be one of their biggest competitors on the trade market.
Cubs Shockingly Option Top Prospect After Slow Start To Rookie Season

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The Chicago Cubs have made the shocking move to option their top prospect after a slow start to the year. In this story:The Chicago Cubs are trying to win games and aren't going to let any player struggling get in the way of that, even if it is a highly-anticipated rookie. Keith Law of The Athletic broke the news on Tuesday afternoon that the Cubs were going to option third baseman Matt Shaw, likely back to Triple-A.
Orioles Sign Former Atlanta Braves Catcher To Minor League Deal

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The Baltimore Orioles have a new potential backup catcher in the minors after signing a former Atlanta Braves fan favorite to a minor league deal. In this story:The Baltimore Orioles have some new competition for their backup catcher role after signing a new player to a minor league deal. The MLB's transaction log had a surprising move for the Orioles, as the team has signed former Atlanta Braves fan favorite Chadwick Tromp to a minor league deal.
Four Players Yankees Could Trade For With Need at Third Base Still Apparent

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The New York Yankees have been a bit uneven to start this season, but are still in first place atop the AL East. Even though the starting pitching has been a huge issue, they are still contenders if they are able to add to their rotation. That isn't the only hole in the roster, though. Third base was a concern entering the year and Oswaldo Cabrera hasn't done much to ease those concerns.
Former Astros Outfielder Looks Incredible to Start Japanese Career

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

A former Houston Astros outfielder may have saved his baseball career with a switch to the Japan league. In this story:The Houston Astros let an outfielder go after just one season last year and it looks like he has saved his baseball career by going overseas to Japan. Trey Cabbage couldn't find his footing in MLB, so he signed with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB. They are based in Tokyo, making them one of the most popular teams in the league.
Where Clemson Football Stars Stocks Stand With 2025 NFL Draft Approaching

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The Clemson Tigers have a handful of players that are hoping to hear their names called in just over a week when the 2025 NFL draft takes place. The Tigers have become a mainstay in the NFL draft, but this could be the weakest class they have seen in years. There is almost no chance that anyone gets drafted in the first round and they could realistically not see anyone taken on the second day. With the draft just over a week away, here is where the stock stands on a handful of their top stars.
Four Pitchers Chicago Cubs Could Potentially Trade For to Fill Starting Rotation Hole

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The Chicago Cubs were dealt a tough blow when starting pitcher Justin Steele was lost for the season to an elbow injury. Right now, the Cubs are atop the NL Central and starting this season off as good as they could have hoped. They look like serious contenders so far. The problem is that losing a player the caliber of Steele hurts the confidence for down the stretch. That is why they must hit the trade market before the deadline.
Texas Rangers Are Last Team in MLB to Cross Simple Offensive Milestone

1 week ago | si.com | Dylan Sanders

The Texas Rangers offense has not been very impressive over the early part of the season and are starting to lag behind the rest of MLB. Heading into the third week of the season, the Rangers have yet to score at least seven runs in a game this season. With a hat tip to X user @CrMystic, they are the last team in the league that has not yet hit that mark.