The winter of Bryce Harper almost is upon us. One of baseball’s best players is set to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and he will have no shortage of teams vying to ink him to what is sure to be a very lucrative deal. A number of teams, including the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to make a run at the Washington Nationals star, but it might be another National League East team that gobbles up Harper. FanCred Sports’ Jon Heyman wrote in a recent article that a rival general manager told him that he believes the
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MLB Trade Deadline Live: Latest News, Rumors, Completed Deals On Final Day
11:05 a.m.: Despite a 52-53 record and a 5 1/2-game deficit in the National League East, the Nationals have decided not to sell at the trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. That thwarts Boston’s pursuit of reliever Kelvin Herrera. 10:54 a.m.: The Cardinals appear to be getting prospects from the Rays in exchange for Pham. 10:52 a.m.: Things are starting to heat up… 10:50 a.m.: We have a deal! The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan. 10:38 a.m.: ... NESN.com
MLB Trade Deadline Live: Latest News, Rumors, Updates Entering Final Stretch
5:10 p.m. ET: The Houston Astros reportedly have beefed up their bullpen by adding closer Roberto Osuna, who is eligible to return from his 75-game domestic violence suspension Aug. 5. 9:25 a.m. ET: Teams aren’t waiting around ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline. We’ve already seen several marquee players change clubs, notably Manny Machado joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and Zach Britton heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox each bolstered their rotations, as well, adding J.A. Happ and Nathan Eovaldi, respectively. The fireworks ... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Here’s What Kawhi Leonard Told Spurs Teammates In Players-Only Meeting
Either due to injury or out of frustration, Kawhi Leonard refused to play for the San Antonio Spurs down the stretch last season, despite his team being in the thick of a tight Western Conference playoff race. Leonard’s Spurs teammates even held a players-only meeting in which they emplored the star forward to come back and help them try and challenge the Golden State Warriors. But Leonard never returned, electing to stay in New York to rehab his mysterious quadriceps injury instead of helping his team on the court or supporting them on the bench. It has been reported that Leonard was upset at being publically called out by a few of his
MLB Rumors: Padres Want Rays’ Chris Archer In Trade, Make ‘Big Push’ For Pitcher
Chris Archer now is a wanted man from coast to coast. The San Diego Padres are making a “big push” to trade for the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher prior to the MLB trade deadline, an MLB executive told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Archer is drawing trade interest from a growing number of teams, including the Padres and New York Yankees, as the July 31 deadline approaches. Archer’s ability, team-friendly contract and stated desire to play for a contender make him a target for teams interested in bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the postseason. He’s 3-4 with a 4.30 ERA this season and also missed a month of action due t... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Patriots’ Tom Brady ‘Excited As Ever’ For Upcoming Season
Tom Brady reported to training camp Sunday, and it sounds like he’s pretty hyped for the season to begin. The New England Patriots quarterback kept a pretty low profile this offseason, staying away from any football activities that weren’t mandatory so he could spend more time with his family. And despite reports that his drive isn’t where it used to be, it doesn’t sound like that’s impacting him as the start of the season draws near. ESPN’s Mike Reiss had an update on Brady and his disposition Sunday, and it sounds like the Pats signal-caller is geared up to chase his sixth Super Bowl ring. “While the official reporting date for ve... NESN.com
MLB Rumors: Yankees Have Offered Top 10 Prospects In Manny Machado Trade Talks
The New York Yankees appear to be serious about making a legitimate offer for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado — the hottest name in the MLB rumor mill. George A. King III of the New York Post reported Sunday that the Yankees have included some of their top prospects in trade talks involving Machado. “One day after a person with knowledge of the Manny Machado situation told The Post the Yankees aren’t interested in dealing any of their high-end prospects, another voice chimed in Sunday, saying the Yankees have offered players from their top-10 prospect list,” King wrote Sunday. It was reported earlier this month ... NESN.com