ZACH BRITTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly quite interested in grabbing a top left-handed reliever to pair with Kenley Jansen at the back of their bullpen.Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that the Dodgers are “in the mix” for Baltimore Orioles reliever Zach Britton and Detroit Tigers reliever Justin Wilson. Both relievers will be quite costly, though Britton...

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has declared left-hander Zach Britton ready to resume closing at the next opportunity. Britton has entered games in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings since coming off the disabled list again, and he hasn't been used in a save situation. He finished up last night's 12-1 ... Read More

The Detroit Tigers may get a very significant return for closer Justin Wilson, judging by the level of interest.The Tigers have reportedly received interest from 10 to 12 teams in the Wilson sweepstakes, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press. Wilson has a 2.29 ERA, 10 saves, and 50 strikeouts in 35.1 innings. He would be a quality option for teams unwilling to pay...

At 43-49 heading into Tuesday’s action, the Baltimore Orioles are clearly out of the playoff picture. They sit eight games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East and are 4.5 games out of the final wildcard spot in the league.This has previously led to speculation that Baltimore might be ready to sell off some of its assets during what has otherwise been a lost season...

It is the time of year for trade rumors, talk and speculation. Orioles closer Zach Britton's name has come up a few times in the last few days in that regard. He hears that talk and can easily see speculation via social media, but tries not to let it distract ... Read More

Zach Britton tossed a scoreless frame in the O's 8-0 loss to the Cubs.

Orioles closer Zach Britton has been the subject of trade rumors.

One of baseball’s best closers may be available at the trade deadline, and it may allow the rich to get even richer.According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, multiple teams have asked the Baltimore Orioles about reliever Zach Britton, with the Los Angeles Dodgers among them. It’s not clear how motivated the Orioles are to move Britton. At 42-46, they aren’t going anywhere and...

Zach Britton was baseball’s best closer in 2016. Kenley Jansen has arguably been the MLB’s top ninth inning guy in 2017. It’s possible that the two could join forces soon.Jon Heyman of FanRag sports detailed that the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been in talks about a trade that would bring Britton to Los Angeles. That’s a possibility that has Jansen quite...

Zach Britton pitched a scoreless seventh inning in his first game with the Orioles since May 5.