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Former top prospect with ten years of minor league experience is called up by the Braves. There are countless ways to become a Major League Baseball player. The Atlanta Braves also called up a prospect whose career trajectory has been anything but straight-line on Sunday. With the 22nd overall choice in the 2014 MLB Draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Grant Holmes, a right-handed pitcher from South Carolina with a fiery streak. In 2016 he was dealt to the Oakland Athletics, and in 2022 he was released. It’s evident, though, that he never gave up on his big league dreams.…
Braves Switch Up Their Bullpen and Put Right-Hander on IL. On Sunday, June 16, the Atlanta Braves made three roster changes impacting their pitching staff. On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves’ bullpen will include a new pitcher. On June 16, David O’Brien of The Athletic reported that right-hander Grant Holmes had been selected by the Braves for the major league roster. The Braves optioned left-hander Ray Kerr to Triple-A in a matching transaction. Huascar Ynoa, a right-handed reliever, was also placed on the 60-day injured list by the Braves due to a right elbow stress reaction. Holmes is not a major…
Monday is Trea Turner’s return to the Phillies following a six-week absence. Baltimore — According to manager Rob Thomson, the Philadelphia Phillies anticipate having star shortstop Trea Turner back on Monday. Turner would become operational the next day, according to Thomson’s statement on Sunday, “unless something weird happens.” He suffered a left hamstring strain on May 3 and hasn’t played since then. Before being placed on the disabled list, Turner played in 33 games, hitting.343 with 10 stolen bases. Without him, the Phillies have continued to play well. They had an eight-game lead over the National League East going into…
Veteran cornerback for the Eagles might be all the depth required at safety. After battling injuries, Philly re-drafted a talented cornerback from their 2018 draft class who is currently receiving cross-training at safety and slot. PHILADELPHIA: Avonte Maddox was a cornerback without a team for almost a month. After letting him go on March 7, the Eagles eventually consented to have him back on April 4 for a one-year deal. After being selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round of the 2018 draft, Maddox, who is now 28 years old, wasn’t too concerned about where he would live while he…
Baltimore Orioles Are Top Trade Candidate for Elite Starter, According to MLB Insider. The Baltimore Orioles have been linked to one of the top starting pitchers who could become available around the trade deadline. Before the July 30 trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles have plenty of time to narrow down on the target areas they wish to pursue, but it appears like they will undoubtedly require pitching assistance for the remainder of the season. It stings to lose Tyler Wells and John Means, but at the moment, one of their best prospects, Cade Povich, has been asked to pitch crucial…
Star left-handed reliever is reportedly of interest to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies will undoubtedly be buyers ahead of the July 30 trade deadline as they try to close the gaps on their roster before the postseason. There aren’t many issues that need to be fixed because of all the work Dave Dombrowski and his front office have done over the years. There will never be enough arms for competing teams, though, and they will undoubtedly be scouring the reliever market to see who they can wrangle into joining their bullpen. Not that this unit hasn’t been good, mind…
Braves Called ‘Best Guess’ To Land Angels All-Star At Trade Deadline. The Atlanta Braves could use a little help in the starting rotation and could look to make a move or two around the 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Atlanta has been dealt a tough hand this season with both Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. both suffering long-term injuries. The Braves still have a chance to make a deep playoff run this year as the club is extremely deep, but, they still will be busy this summer looking to make an addition or two. One position that could use a…
Prospects for the Braves Who May Still Have an Impact in MLB in 2024. Top prospects Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both presently a member of the Atlanta Braves’ six-man starting staff, and the team has called upon a lot of young arms to try to stop a revolving door at the end of the starting rotation this year. Nevertheless, before the season ends, they might still benefit from the efforts of a few other noteworthy prospects, whether it’s by filling in for an injured player or by playing a supporting role. Here are three prospects that can yet…
MLB Rumors: Orioles ‘Intently Exploring’ Trade Market for Outfielder and Bullpen Help. According to reports, the Baltimore Orioles are preparing for the MLB trade deadline on July 30th, even as they contend with the New York Yankees for supremacy in the American League East. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are “intently exploring” trade options to add bullpen depth and may also be looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder. According to Rosenthal, Orioles general manager Mike Elias has informed rival teams that he could be interested in acquiring a starting pitcher, though that might not occur unless Baltimore’s…
White Sox Superstar Link To Phillies Could Be A Blockbuster Trade. Robert could be exactly what the Phillies need. He would cost a haul of top prospects, but he could provide stability in center field for the Phillies for years to come. He earned his first All-Star nod last season when he clubbed 38 home runs, drove in 80 runs, stole 20 bases, and slashed .264/.315/.542 in 145 games played and won’t be a free agent until 2028. Philadelphia should be considering all options to improve the club and landing someone like Robert could be the perfect move to take the club…