Blue Jays surge into first place thanks to unstoppable July run Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. For the first time since April 4, the Toronto Blue Jays are in first place in the AL East. This … [Read more...]

Andrew Cashner's beard consumed by Marlins' facial hair policy We’re guessing Andrew Cashner didn’t mind leaving San Diego for a contending baseball team in Miami. Then again, Cashner was also asked to leave behind his trademark beard, which had grown to become a legend on its own. As we learned in spring training, the Marlins have adopted a strict facial hair policy under new … [Read more...]

Padres dump Hector Olivera quickly after acquiring him for Matt Kemp Hector Olivera appeared in 30 games with the Braves over the past two seasons. (AP) The San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves agreed to swap one regret for another on Saturday. According to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Padres have traded veteran outfielder Matt Kemp to Atlanta in exchange for … [Read more...]

MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Mets join pursuit of Jay Bruce The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on Aug. 1. If you missed any of Thursday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits. OFFENSE NEEDED: With Jonathan Lucroy looking less likely for the Mets, they’ve now become … [Read more...]

Ichiro reminds us he still possesses a strong right arm Ichiro Suzuki fell short of making history on Friday night, going 0-for-4 in the Marlins 11-6 loss to the Cardinals. That means he’s still two hits shy of becoming the 30th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits. However, he did remind us of one key element that helped make him one of baseball’s most well-rounded talents in the last … [Read more...]

Nationals fill bullpen need by acquiring Pirates closer Mark Melancon Mark Melancon is headed to the Nationals in a trade. (AP) The Washington Nationals have landed the late-inning reliever they’ve been searching for at this year’s trade deadline. According to Fox Sports Ken Rosenthal, Washington struck a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon, acquiring three-time All-Star … [Read more...]

Indians still searching for upgrades ahead of trade deadline In a meeting of two teams with entirely different agendas, the Cleveland Indians will host the Oakland A’s Saturday night at Progressive Field. As we know, the AL Central-leading Indians are approaching the trade deadline as buyers looking for the final piece(s) to what they hope will be a championship puzzle. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...]

Week That Was: Week That Was: Deals, Debuts The final week of July was an exciting one loaded with promotions for high-profile prospects and blockbuster trades. Let's recap all of the important action: Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @NickNelsonMN on Twitter! Also be sure to subscribe to the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast on iTunes! * Barely 12 months after drafting him with the No. 2 overall pick, the … [Read more...]

Nationals turn first-of-its-kind triple play in win against Giants The 707th triple play in baseball history marked a series of firsts that are almost impossible to believe. The Washington Nationals were responsible for turning this historic triple play during Friday’s 4-1 win against the Giants. With the game on the line in the eighth inning, they executed a 3-3-5 triple play to escape the … [Read more...]

Four best landing spots for Jay Bruce Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce has seemingly been on the trading block for two straight seasons. With Cincinnati now fully committed to rebuilding though, it’s only a matter of time, perhaps even hours, before the veteran slugger dons a new uniform. Though the Reds said Bruce’s market was slow on Friday, it’s become clear that Bruce is a hot … [Read more...]