The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Red Sox signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Garrett Crochet’s Extension, Problems In Atlanta, And Other Early-Season Storylines
Braves Designate Jesse Chavez For Assignment, Select Zach Thompson
The Braves announced that they have selected right-hander Zach Thompson to the major league roster. Fellow righty Jesse Chavez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. The moves are seemingly a response to the club’s pitching staff getting heavily used early on. Atlanta is starting the year with seven straight games and lost the first five. On Sunday, AJ … [Read more...] about Braves Designate Jesse Chavez For Assignment, Select Zach Thompson
Braves Acquire Stuart Fairchild
The Reds have traded outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the Braves for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The Reds had designated Fairchild for assignment last week. Atlanta transferred right-hander Joe Jiménez, who is recovering from knee surgery and might miss the entire season, to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding move. Fairchild, 29, is … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Stuart Fairchild
Jay Jackson To Retire
After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove. Robert Murray of FanSided reported this afternoon that Jackson is retiring from his playing career, adding that the 37-year-old hopes to have a second act in baseball, whether that comes by working for a team or in broadcasting. Jackson was selected by the Cubs in the … [Read more...] about Jay Jackson To Retire
Braves Sign Eddys Leonard To Minors Deal
1:22PM: The Braves signed Leonard to a minor league contract, KPRC2’s Ari Alexander reports. 7:53AM: The Tigers released Eddys Leonard from the Triple-A Toledo roster, according to the infielder/outfielder’s MLB.com profile page. Leonard has spent the parts of the last two seasons in Detroit’s organization and re-signed a new minor league deal last December after being … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Eddys Leonard To Minors Deal