Share this: 7:40 p.m.: The Baltimore Orioles got some pitching help in the form of Wade Miley. 3:45 p.m.: Bad news, Chris Sale suitors. I've now heard twice today that the odds of Chris Sale getting traded are "less than 5 percent." White Sox seem more curious than serious — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2016 3:41 p.m.: It appears the Rangers have emerged as a front-runner for Lucroy. Texas is not on Lucroy’s no-trade list. Source tells me Lucroy to Rangers is in "final phase." I know more than anyone that no deal is done before its done. — Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) July 31, 2016 3:13 p.m.: The Red Sox still are in the market for relief pitching and also could be interested in acquiring a right-handed bat, sources told
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MLB Rumors: Jay Bruce Could Be Traded To Dodgers In Blockbuster Three-Team Deal
Share this: If it feels like Jay Bruce has been on the trade market forever, it’s because he has been. The never-ending “will the Reds trade Bruce?” chatter might finally be coming to a close, however. Cincinnati’s All-Star outfielder is drawing interest from several contenders as Monday’s non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Chief among those teams: The Los Angeles Dodgers. L.A. has been looking for a reason to move on from Yasiel Puig, and it seems adding Bruce — a left-handed power hitter — is as good a reason as any. Rumblings of a big 3-team extravaganza brewing with the Dodgers, Reds & a mystery team. Jay Bruce would land in LA when the dust settles — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 29, 2016 But the Reds don’t
NBA Rumors: Las Vegas, Chicago Among 2017 NBA All-Star Game Host City Possibilities
Share this: The 2017 NBA All-Star Game needs a new host city after the league removed it from Charlotte last week because of North Carolina’s controversial HB2 law. Right now, the most likely host is New Orleans, which last hosted the event in 2008. Sources: There are four cities still in contention for 2017 ASG, #NOLA, Chicago, NYC and Las Vegas. #NOLA still considered front runner. — Scott Kushner (@ScottDKushner) July 27, 2016 Chicago last hosted All-Star Weekend in 1988, when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set the record for All-Star Game points in a career, and Michael Jordan beat Dominique Wilkins in the most famous slam dunk contest ever. New York City co-hosted the 2015 event with Brooklyn. The last time NYC hosted an All-Star Game by itself was
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Yankees Working On Trade Involving Aroldis Chapman
Share this: Aroldis Chapman’s stay in New York might be a short one. The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are working on a deal that would send Chapman to Chicago in exchange for infield prospect Gleyber Torres, according to Today’s Knuckleball’s Jon Heyman. No deal has been finalized, but sources confirmed to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal on Sunday that the teams are discussing a Torres-Chapman trade. And in a sign that a deal might be imminent, Torres was scratched from Class A Myrtle Beach’s game Sunday. Chapman, who was suspended for the first 30 games of the season due to domestic violence, is 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA and 20 saves in his first season with the Yankees. The Cubs, who have no shortage of young talent,
NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics ‘Will Not Give Up Much’ For Jahlil Okafor
The Boston Celtics want Jahlil Okafor in green. That much is not a secret, nor has is been, for several months. President of basketball operations Danny Ainge reportedly made a “godfather” offer for Okafor at the trade deadline — one the Sixers probably now wish they’d taken. Why? Because while the Celtics, and certainly other teams, still are very interested in Okafor, they don’t want to pay a hefty price to acquire him. From Philly.com: Word out of Boston is that the Celtics will not give up much for the 6-foot-11, 257-pounder. They have concerns about his playing in the city after being involved in two street fights there ... NESN.com
MLB Trade Rumors: White Sox Listening On Sale/Quintana; Red Sox Interested
The Chicago White Sox are at least contemplating a major overhaul, and the Boston Red Sox are among the potential suitors. The White Sox haven’t made any decisions yet, but longtime MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Friday on TodaysKnuckleball.com that the White Sox are at least listening to offers on pitchers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. “The Red Sox, who already have made four trades, are said by some insiders to be greatly interested in the star pitchers, especially Sale, but the list of interested suitors is expected to be extremely long,” Heyman wrote. Heyman noted that there’s “no certainty” either pitcher will be traded, noting... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Wizards ‘Have Emerged As Favorites’ For Al Horford
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards haven’t faced off in an NBA playoff series since 1984, but they currently are in a battle of free agency. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday, citing league sources, that Boston and Washington “have emerged as the frontrunners to sign free-agent big man Al Horford.” The Celtics reportedly will meet with free agent Kevin Durant in New York on Saturday as they continue their pursuit of a superstar player(s) to partner with All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas and talented head coach Brad Stevens. Horford would give the Celtics a much-needed frontcourt upgrade, which includes consistent scor...