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• ‘Not Looking Like a Good Bet’: Chicago Cubs Trade for Starter Spectacularly Backfires

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer is falling on the sword for the Michael Soroka trade....2025
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• Cubs admit risk in trading for now-injured Soroka
The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a "good bet to make."...2025
• Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/25): Happ Bats Second, Castro in RF, Imanaga Pitching
The Cubs dropped the series opener last night, and they also lost the only rotation reinforcement they acquired at the deadline as Michael Soroka went to the IL with right shoulder discomfort. Precautionary imaging on the shoulder prior to his last start apparently revealed nothing, but Soroka said after the game that “it grabbed me … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/25): Happ Bats Se...2025
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• Cubs Recall Nate Pearson, Place Michael Soroka on IL

Michael Soroka, the Cubs’ big addition at the trade deadline, is already out of the rotation. The right-hander, acquired last week in a trade with the Nationals, is headed to the injured list with a shoulder injury. His velocity had been down recently, but the Cubs initially decided it wasn’t a major concern. Given what … The post Cubs Recall Nate Pearson, Place Michael Soroka on IL ap...2025
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• The Rundown: Soroka Hurt in Excruciating Loss, Cubs Offense Struggling En Masse, Schwarber Reaches 40 Homers Again

“Mean old levee taught me to weep and moan. It’s got what it takes to make a mountain man leave his home.” – When the Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin Tough loss Monday evening, and all you can do is put it behind you. The offense is struggling, birthday boy Michael Soroka is going to … The post The Rundown: Soroka Hurt in Excruciating Loss, Cubs Offense Struggling En Mas...2025
• Cubs trade deadline acquisition Michael Soroka headed to IL with shoulder discomfort after just two innings

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• Cubs To Place Michael Soroka On IL With Shoulder Discomfort
Michael Soroka’s debut with the Cubs could hardly have gone worse. The righty only made it through two innings before departing the game with shoulder discomfort. Manager Craig Counsell said postgame that Soroka is headed to the 15-day injured list; the severity of the injury and recovery timeline aren’t clear (relayed by Maddie Lee of…...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 8/4, 7:05 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs meet up with the Reds for the first time since the end of May. IMPORTANT SITE NOTE: As noted in this article, there won’t be any new posts on BCB after this game preview until at least 8 a.m. CT tomorrow. See the link for more info. Comments will remain open. Monday game notes... EVERYONE DIGS THE LONG BALL: The Cubs have hit 159 h...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 4

Happy birthday, Michael Soroka | Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday, Michael Soroka! Let’s celebrate the right way! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow...2025
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• New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Former Chicago Cubs draft pick Ronny Cruz has an interesting story and some massive upside The biggest piece the Washington Nationals got back in the Michael Soroka deal is shortstop Ronny Cruz. He is a raw 18 year old shortstop, but a player who has massive upside. Cruz also has a very interesting and unusual journey we will dive in to. “He generated some o...2025
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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs acquire Michael Soroka

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your opinion of tonight’s trade. It’s Wednesday night at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re all talking trades. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Follow along as the Washington Nationals look to secure their third straight series win Despite striking out 19 times last night, the Nationals won 2-1 thanks to great pitching and a Riley Adams home run. Winners of three straight, the Nationals will look to take the series against an Astros team who’s injury problems finally seem to be catching up with them. After...2025
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• Washington Nationals Eye Signature Series Win Against Powerhouse Houston Astros

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) and catcher Riley Adams (15) celebrate a victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. | Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Washington’s young core gets a chance to compete against one of baseball’s most complete and experienced rosters. Washington is coming off back-to-back series wins and is looking for another against a stellar Houston As...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Series Preview

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis García Jr. (2) singles against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Nationals Park. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images As we are nearing the trade deadline, the Washington Nationals will try and improve their veteran’s trade value against the Cincinnati Reds. Washington needed the All-Star break more than any team in baseball; howeve...2025
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• Bad night for Washington Nationals trade chips

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals rentals had rough nights in their loss to the Padres Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell and Michael Soroka are all prime trade candidates for the Washington Nationals. However, all three lost value last night in their 7-2 loss against the Padres. For a guy like Finnegan, blowing up near the trade deadline has become a trend. Finnegan’s History of...2025
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• Rockies 10, Nationals 6: So. Many. Homers.

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Rockies smashed their way to a 2-0 series lead. Update: After the game, Thomas Harding provided an update on Thairo Estrada: The #Rockies    said 2B Thairo Estrada left Tuesday's game with what was diagnosed as a right hand contusion and is day to day. Estrada was hit by a pitch. He missed the early part of the season with a right wrist fracture after being h...2025
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"Deivi Garcia replaced White Sox starter Michael Soroka, who gave up just two runs across six innings of work."

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"There hasn’t been a ton of updates in regards to the status of Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, but he moved a stop closer to making his spring debut Friday morning."

• Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/25): Happ Bats Second, Castro in RF, Imanaga Pitching
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• Cubs Recall Nate Pearson, Place Michael Soroka on IL
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• Cubs trade deadline acquisition Michael Soroka headed to IL with shoulder discomfort after just two innings
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Reds series preview

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Cubs welcome a NL Central rival to Wrigley Field. The Reds are 8-7 since the All-Star break and come off a series loss to the Braves that included that rain-delayed fiasco at the Bristol Motor Speedway. They enter this series on the fringes of the wild-card race, four games behind the third wild-card spot. For more on the Reds, here’s Wick Terrell, manager...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 111

Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs falter, then recover late for a 5-3 walk-off win. If you came out of the trade deadline frustrated, then this weekend at Wrigley Field probably didn’t do anything to allay your concerns or frustrations. Certainly, an Orioles team that traded away a good chunk of its players and had been well under .500 didn’t feel like a series ...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles preview, Sunday 8/3, 1:20 CT

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Sunday notes... SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE: This is the 23rd of the Cubs’ 37 series in which they have split the first two games. There was no third game in two series. In the others, the Cubs are 11-9 overall but 3-4 at home, including 2-2 after winning, then losing in the first two games. They 4-0 after winning and losi...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Thread

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Follow along as the new look Nats take on the best team in all of baseball The Nationals have shaken up their roster quite a bit this deadline. Amed Rosario, Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia, Kyle Finnegan, Alex Call and Michael Soroka are all gone. Now there are young, hungry players coming in to try to prove themselves. It will be fun to see them in action. The biggest...2025
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• Cubs roster moves: Ballesteros, Hollowell optioned, Castro, Kittredge, Soroka added

Photo by Kylie Bridenhagen/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves before Friday’s game. The Cubs acquired four new players by trade before Thursday’s deadline: Willi Castro, Taylor Rogers, Andrew Kittredge and Michael Soroka. This is a bit confusing and I’ll try to make clear all the roster moves, both 40-man and 26-man, here. Kittredge and Soroka were added to ...2025
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• MLB Trade Deadline: 5 teams that improved, and 3 teams that left us confused

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images These are the teams that got better at the MLB trade deadline, and ones who didn’t do enough. The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is in the books. Of course, now you want to know who the winners and losers were. It is often tough to grade baseball trades, given that some of the players moved at the Deadline might not contribute for a few more years. So what we will do to...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 111
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 31, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Happy Trade Deadline Day! Everyone was proud of the bullpen for their exemplary work in Wednesday’s win. “Makes me want to be in there even more,” Long said of watching one reliever after another jog to the mound and execute against a dangerous Braves lineup. “You want to carry that momentum if you get the ball. ... I was lucky enough to get it with a cool sp...2025
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• Cubs Trading for Michael Soroka
The Cubs have made a trade! Cubs acquiring RHP Michael Soroka from Nationals, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2025 Michael Soroka has a 4.87 ERA over 81.1 innings of work, with a 1.13 WHIP and 87 strikeouts. While his actual statistics aren’t great, his expected numbers tell a more encouraging story. … The post Cubs Trading for Michael Soroka ...2025
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• Washington Nationals trade Michael Soroka to the Chicago Cubs for two of their top 15 prospects

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have swung their biggest trade so far, sending Michael Soroka to the Cubs for Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin After a minor move this afternoon, Mike DeBartolo has swung a bigger trade tonight. He sent Michael Soroka to the Cubs for shortstop Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. The pair are the Cubs 13th and 14th ranked prospe...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Series Preview
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• Reset and Refocus: Washington Nationals Open Second Half vs. Padres

Washington Nationals mascot during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Washington begins their post-break schedule against a Padres team fighting to stay in the playoff picture. Washington is coming off a much-needed break from the regular season. With a 38-58 record, they are amongst the worst teams in all of baseball; however, their record does not indi...2025
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• Second-Half Spotlight: Key Storylines for the Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House (55) celebrates with third baseman Amed Rosario (13) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images From CJ Abrams’ consistency to potential trade chips and young talent development, Washington’s second half offers plenty to track beyond the standings. Comin...2025
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• Looking to Rebound: New look Nationals Try to Reset Against Reeling Cardinals

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) throws his bat after drawing a walk to score a run during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Washington’s recent struggles set the stage for a bounce-back opportunity against a St. Louis team that’s also searching for answers. After getting swept disappointingly, the Washington Nationals are at a ...2025
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• What should the Washington Nationals do with Michael Soroka at the Trade Deadline?

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images As the deadline approaches, the Nationals have a fascinating decision to make with Michael Soroka With the Nationals sitting in last place and trade deadline approaching, the team will be sellers once again. Rentals such as Kyle Finnegan and Amed Rosario are likely to be on the move. However, the Nationals have one other rental with value who is a more uniqu...2025
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• Cubs roster moves: Ryan Pressly designated for assignment, Miguel Amaya to 60-day IL

Ryan Pressly in his last game as a Cub, Tuesday in Milwaukee | Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images These are the moves for today’s trade acquisitions. The Cubs have made some 40-man roster moves after Wednesday and Thursday’s flurry of deals. Let me sort them out for you. Michael Soroka and Andrew Kittredge were acquired late Wednesday by trade. Both were added to the 4...2025
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• The Washington Nationals continue their sluggish day time performances

Brad Mills-Imagn Images The Nationals fall to 13-31 in day games after getting shut out by a dominant Nick Lodolo The Washington Nationals continued their season long trend of turning in sluggish performances in day games. They fell to an astonishing 13-31 in day games. In night games, the Nats have held their own with a 28-30 record. However, when the sun is shining, the Nationals bats ar...2025
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• Brad Lord is a band-aid for the Washington Nationals pitching staff

Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images In his rookie season, Brad Lord has been the pitching version of a super utility man for the Washington Nationals Brad Lord is back in the starting rotation! In his rookie season, the former 18th round pick has been a bright spot in what has been a very disappointing pitching staff. He has been going back and forth between roles and excelling in all of them. A st...2025
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• How the Washington Nationals can get back on track

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have struggled mightily the last six weeks, here is how they can stabilize the ship Since June 1st, the Washington Nationals have been the worst team in baseball. Their 10-28 record since June began is even worse than the Colorado Rockies. It has been a miserable run that has gotten the coach and GM fired. While the 2025 Washington Nationals...2025
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• The Washington Nationals rotation has been mostly disappointing

Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Outside of MacKenzie Gore, the Washington Nationals rotation has been underwhelming Early in the season, the Washington Nationals rotation was the best part of the team. A lot of the teams young starters looked like they were taking the next step and solidifying themselves as mid rotation options for the present and future. However, the wheels have fallen off fo...2025
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• Washington Nationals Look to Keep Rolling as Red Sox Visit D.C.

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) celebrates with second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) after the game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park. | Brad Mills-Imagn Images With the pitching staff hitting its stride and young bats heating up, Washington sets its sights on a strong showing against a Boston team still chasing consistency. With back-to-back series wins, W...2025
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• Michael Soroka threw a live BP session Friday
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Soroka moved one step closer to making his spring debut. There hasn’t been a ton of updates in regards to the status of Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, but he moved a stop closer to making his spring debut Friday morning. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports that Soroka completed a live BP session Friday moving a step closer to making his spring d...2023
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• Storylines to watch as Spring Training begins for the Atlanta Braves
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers will report this week. Pitchers and catchers will report to North Port for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, with positions players slated to join them in camp by February 20. The first full-squad workout is scheduled for February 21 and the Grapefruit League opener will follow on February 25. The Bra...2023
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• Soroka debuts, Arcia homers, Braves beat Tigers 5-3
More like Michael Swoleroka, am I right? | Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Michael Soroka’s back, everyone! Michael Soroka made his long-awaited 2023 Spring Training debut on Wednesday afternoon as the Braves socked a 5-3 win over the Tigers in in Lakeland, FL. Orlando Arcia reached base three times and drove in four of the Braves’ five runs, including a three-run homer, just a couple of day...2023
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• Braves recall Michael Soroka, option Ben Heller to Gwinnett

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Soroka will start Tuesday’s game against St. Louis The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday morning that they have recalled Michael Soroka and that he will start tonight’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Reliever Ben Heller was optioned back to Gwinnett to open up a spot on the active roster. The #Braves today recalled R...2023
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• Max Fried has no animosity with Braves over arbitration loss
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Fried told reporters Friday morning that arbitration was “part of the process.” Max Fried’s contract status has been a hot topic among fans of the Atlanta Braves throughout the offseason. Things got even hotter after he lost his arbitration case with the team before camp opened. Fried spoke with reporters in the clubhouse this morning and told The Athletic’s Da...2023
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• Soroka slides in and out of trouble as Braves bash Guardians, 8-1
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Michael Soroka was not dominant by any stretch of the imagination. He still managed to finish his night without giving up any runs through nearly five innings. Michael Soroka kept his composure as he was consistently in tough situations against the Cleveland Guardians this evening. He pitched into the fifth inning and kept Cleveland off the scoreboard, w...2023
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• Braves recall Michael Soroka, select contract of Charlie Culberson
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images As expected, the Braves will go with Michael Soroka Friday against the Miami Marlins Michael Soroka will make his first home start since the 2020 season for the Atlanta Braves Friday against the Miami Marlins. The Braves made it official Friday morning announcing that Soroka had been recalled to the active roster. He takes the roster spot of Jared Shuster...2023
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• Soroka and the Rude Boys blow away Marlins in 16-4 fireworks show
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Braves were terribly ingracious hosts in all sorts of ways as they romped to a big win on Friday night The Braves were very rude on Friday night. The Marlins came in with the best pitching performance in MLB for the month of June, but they will be ending the month a full 0.4 fWAR lower than where they started, with serious damage done to the lines of ...2023
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• What should the Washington Nationals target at the MLB trade deadline

Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images With the trade deadline approaching, the Washington Nationals need to target the right kinds of players in their trades The MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away. While the Nationals will be sellers for a fifth straight deadline, this one will be different. It is the first deadline in nearly 20 years where Mike Rizzo is not part of the organization. Rizz...2025
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• Devers Debuts in the Bay - June 18, 2025
Rafael Devers, 3B, Giants Rafael Devers went 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday in his debut for the Giants. He hit in the third spot in the lineup as the designated hitter. While a large part of his trade seemed to stem from the fact that he refused to play first base for the Red Sox, he ironically is completely fine to learn first base for the Giants. He's expected to split time between...2025
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Castro CF, Soroka Starting
You know things are bad when the Grammarly plugin flags the last name of the starting pitcher as not being a real word. And even if that red line went away quickly, it’s understandable to feel at least mildly suspicious of new acquisition Michael Soroka. Im more than mildly suspicious of my ability to finish … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Castro CF, Soroka ...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 8/4, 7:05 CT
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 111
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• Cubs 5, Orioles 3: Justin Turner walks it off

Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images This is not a headline you expected to see today. Justin Turner has been a favorite Cub to dislike, by some, this year. His production is down, he’s 40, and he doesn’t really play good defense anymore. With the acquisition of Willi Castro, Turner’s place is basically pinch-hitting from time to time. On yet another gorgeous weather day at Wrigley Field Sunday...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles preview, Sunday 8/3, 1:20 CT
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• Cubs roster move: Michael Soroka activated, Brooks Kriske DFA

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Soroka is slated to start on Monday. This time for sure! The Cubs today announced the following roster move: Right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka (who will wear No. 41) has reported and will be active for today’s game, although currently he's scheduled to start Monday against the Reds. Right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske has been designated for assignme...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Thread
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• New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward
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• What should the Washington Nationals target at the MLB trade deadline
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• Nationals Look to Build on Momentum vs. Angels: Can Rising Stars Shine in Anaheim?

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) watches play during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. | David Frerker-Imagn Images CJ Abrams and James Wood headline a young Nationals core looking to make noise in Anaheim as Washington faces the Angels in a West Coast showdown. Coming off a close series loss to the San Diego Padres, Washington is going thro...2025
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• The Washington Nationals need to go big game hunting for a free agent starter

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images It is clear that the Washington Nationals need a top of the rotation arm to compliment MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore has blossomed into the ace Nationals fans have always wanted him to be. He leads all of baseball in strikeouts and is learning to pitch through adversity. For more on Gore, MLB Network did a great breakdown on him after his start yesterday. However, ...2025
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• The Washington Nationals hit a home run with the Juan Soto trade, but Mike Rizzo needs to capitalize

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Juan Soto trade return gave the Nationals a young core, but can they build a winner around them before it is too late On August 2nd, 2022, the Washington Nationals future changed forever. The Nationals sent Josh Bell and more importantly superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the Padres for a six player haul. That haul consisted of CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Ja...2025
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• Series Preview: Washington Nationals take on a struggling Orioles team

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images While the Nats have disappointed, no team has underachieved more than the Baltimore Orioles It’s rivalry week in Major League Baseball, which means it’s time for another round of the good ole “Battle of the Beltway” series. In April, the Nats took two out of three from Baltimore. That of course was in the friendly confines of Nationals park, now it will be on the ...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: Brad Lord has gone from a good story to a good prospect

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Brad Lord’s velocity jump could take him to the next level and turn him into a valuable big leaguer When he was drafted in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB draft, not much was expected from Brad Lord. He was meant to be Minor League depth who could eat innings in the upper minors. Brad Lord was just a body. Despite his $125,000 signing bonus, he still works at Home De...2025
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• Previewing the relief pitcher market for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images We’ve previewed the market for shortstop, starting pitchers, and outfielders – now let’s look at how the Braves might bolster their bullpen. The 2024 Atlanta Braves relied on an undeniably elite bullpen that ranked 3rd in fWAR, 3rd in ERA, and 2nd in FIP. Entering the offseason, they seemed poised to handle the potential loss of A.J. Minter to free a...2024
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• Despite rallies, Braves’ win streak snapped at nine with 6-5, extra-inning loss
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Braves couldn’t quite eke out a win on Independence Day despite two homers from Ozzie Albies Well, you can’t win ‘em all, though the Braves certainly tried to do so. The result: a 6-5, extra-inning loss in Cleveland, despite Ozzie Albies hitting two key homers, and the Braves electing to pitch Raisel Iglesias a third straight day to hang in there and ...2023
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• It's starting to feel like 2020 again for the Atlanta Braves
Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In 2020, the Braves leaned on their offense and their bullpen to carry them to the playoffs. They'll be doing it again for maybe the next couple of months. Do y’all remember the 2020 season? I know that season had a depressing ending in the massive shed in Arlington, Texas that’s masquerading as a baseball stadium, but it was still good...2023
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