The Marlins did well in this deal, picking up three intriguing players for bat-first catcher in Hicks. Read: Read More
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The El Paso sports scene.
The Athletic MiLB News – Cubs to acquire Braxton Garrett from Marlins as rotation building continues: Source
Garrett has spent most of the year in Triple A after returning from Tommy John surgery, posting a 2.90 ERA in 77 2/3 innings at that level. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Mariners’ lineup gets a boost with Taylor Ward’s OBP skills; Orioles fill pitching need
The Mariners have had black holes offensively at third base and right field this season. Ward should help fill one of those voids. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies get a sorely needed bat in Luis Arraez for two good relief prospects
Arraez boosts a Phillies’ offense that has been taking on water, while the Giants get two pitchers with upside. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Angels land their new No. 1 prospect in José Soriano deal with Blue Jays
Toronto gets a mid-rotation starter to slot in behind Dylan Cease for the next two years, while the Angels get their new No. 1 prospect. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – After trading 1 starter, Jays get Angels’ José Soriano for Arjun Nimmala, other prospects
The Blue Jays parted with a top prospect as they managed to both sell and buy before the deadline. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – In Luis García Jr. deal, Nationals add building blocks for their bullpen
The Nationals system is light on pitching, and this deal gives them some potential contributors for their bullpen in a few years. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Rays buy low on Freddy Peralta, while the Mets get a fair return
It’s a pretty good return for two months of a guy who was below replacement level by ERA, prospects expert Keith Law writes. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Braves first-round pick AJ Gracia undergoes season-ending surgery
The 21-year-old outfielder could miss up to 10 months due to a procedure to repair his labrum. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies call up Andrew Painter before series against Orioles: Source
Painter posted a 4.56 ERA over five starts in Triple A after he was demoted in mid-June. Read: Read More