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The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Garcia Jr.

Gerrit Cole is starting to get rolling at the perfect time for the Yankees

Mike Trout’s loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade

Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 3

Yankees Acquire Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals: What to Make of Trade

Luis Garcia Jr. is headed home. The Yankees acquired the power-hitting corner infielder on August 2 for a package of four pitchers, headlined by two big-league relievers and Double-A prospect Jack Cebert.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.

The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries

Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta

Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants

Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time hits leader for every MLB franchise' quiz

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Yankees swiftly sends pitcher down to Triple-A after Dodgers series

The New York Yankees split their Sunday doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York even endured offensive struggles but still prevailed 2-1 in the second contest.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Yankees option pitcher after getting crushed by Reds

The New York Yankees were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, losing by a final score of 10-2. It was a difficult game to say the least for the Yankees.

New York Yankees News / HITC / May 21

Aaron Boone called for Jake Bird with an arm flap and MLB fans loved it

It only took a few seconds, but Aaron Boone’s latest dugout moment quickly became one of the most widely shared clips of the night across MLB. During the Yankees’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 20th, Boone signaled for reliever Jake Bird by flapping his arms like a bird from the dugout.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

Yankees' Answer to Jake Bird Problem Is Right in Front of Them

The Yankees failed to sweep the Rangers on Wednesday afternoon, suffering a 3-0 shutout loss at Globe Life Field. A lack of offense (only five hits) played a key role in New York's 11th loss of the season, as did another frustrating performance from veteran reliever Jake Bird.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 14

Camilo Doval is Next Yankee on Thin Ice After Jake Bird Demotion

The New York Yankees’ bullpen was again under the microscope in Monday night’s thrilling 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The bullpen had to do a lot of heavy lifting after Will Warren pitched three and two-thirds innings, covering the other five-plus.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 23

Dark Horse Pitcher Who Could Make Yankees Roster

Jake Bird had a less than inspiring 2025 season with the New York Yankees, if you could even call it a season, but that could all change this spring. Bird

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 3

Yankees' Jake Bird Could Seize Huge Opportunity

When the New York Yankees made a deadline trade with the Colorado Rockies for relief pitcher Jake Bird, they likely didn't expect to send him to the minors immediately.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2025

A look at the Yankees' 2025 trade-deadline acquisitions

With over half a month since the 2025 trade deadline expired, fans of the New York Yankees have had time to get acquainted with the team’s new faces. Here's a look at who has delivered, and who hasn't.

Aaron Judge seemed annoyed with Aaron Boone over troubling health update

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / August 5, 2025

New York Yankees Send Reliever Jake Bird To Minors

The New York Yankees sent Reliever Jake Bird down to the minor leagues earlier today. Bird, 29, was acquired by the Yankees from the Colorado Rockies at the trade deadline and was a part of the abundance of moves the Yankees made with their bullpen.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2025

Yankees quickly pull plug on key trade-deadline acquisition

He was sent to Triple-A after giving up a game-winning three-run home run against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Cubs president admits trade-deadline gamble 'not looking like a good bet'

Padres already demoting one of their trade-deadline acquisitions

Red Sox not trading Jarren Duran already paying big dividends

Nationals recall former first-round pitcher mere hours after historic loss

Reds place key starter on IL

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2025

Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in loss to Marlins

The Yankees acquired David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval before Thursday's deadline to hopefully build what could be one of the best bullpens in the league.

Pirates complete a stunning collapse in a 33-run barnburner

Red Sox get another walk-off win while wearing 'Green Monster' uniforms

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Braves, Reds schedule leading to a unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

Cubs to host 2027 All-Star Game

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025

Yankees continue to enhance bullpen with Jake Bird acquisition

The New York Yankees have continued to fortify their bullpen.

Yankees acquire 2-time All-Star pitcher in trade

Is Yankees SS Anthony Volpe starting to turn a corner?

Yankees’ Austin Wells commits worst baserunning mistake of the year

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025

Yankees trading for Rockies' Jake Bird would be a mistake

The New York Yankees still have multiple holes to fill in their roster before MLB’s July 31 trade deadline. One of those holes is in the bullpen.

Hype around Yankees prospect Spencer Jones creating unrealistic expectations

Could wheeler-dealer Yankees replace Anthony Volpe at shortstop?

One trade each American League team must make

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 28, 2025

Jake Bird Emerges as Trade Target for Bullpen-Starved Yankees

As the Yankees’s desperation for relievers grows and the deadline grows near, they may be willing to take a flyer. A new name has been mentioned as a potential

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27, 2025

Yankees maintain interest in acquiring another Rockies player

After already dealing Ryan McMahon to the Yankees, the Rockies are open for business heading into Thursday’s deadline as one of the few true sellers on the market.

Colorado Rockies News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 10, 2025

UCLA's Bird Reveals Keys to Career Season

Former UCLA standout and current Colorado Rockies premier reliever Jake Bird is having the best year of his career. On Wednesday, he caught up with FanGraps' David Lauria and discussed what has led to such a dominant season in Colorado.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2025

Players the Yankees should target at the trade deadline

The Yankees have the talent to contend, but cannot afford to get complacent.

Yankees must clean up this issue to be a serious contender

The double-headed monster at DH for the Yankees

Boom or bust? Checking in on MLB's rising stars at season's midway point

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'Multiple 50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / June 19, 2025

Putting Together a Rockies-Mets Trade for Jake Bird

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline just over a month away, the Colorado Rockies find themselves once again in the familiar territory of rebuilding and reassessing what comes next.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18, 2025

Will Bryce Harper overlook past if Phillies want to make this trade?

As the Phillies explore upgrades for a postseason run, one particular name that has come up brings a bit of extra intrigue.

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The 'AL and NL MVP since 2000' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / June 10, 2025

Colorado Rockies Reliever Jake Bird Boosting Trade Value As Deadline Approaches

The Colorado Rockies are bound to sell at the trade deadline this summer, but there might not be many pieces worth buying off the 12-53 squad. One pitcher, though, could fetch the Rockies a solid return.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2025

Three relievers Phillies should consider at MLB trade deadline

As June begins, it's evident that the Phillies bullpen could use some help.

Dodgers should consider reuniting with two-time World Series champion before trade deadline

Watch: Angels' Mike Trout blasts HR over Green Monster vs. Red Sox

Watch: Red Sox star takes reps at surprising position at practice

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The 'MLB career saves leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14, 2023

Watch: Phillies' Bryce Harper ejected for charging Rockies dugout as benches clear

Tempers flared in Denver on Sunday afternoon when Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper charged at the Colorado Rockies dugout, igniting a benches-clearing brawl.

Kyle Freeland, Rockies shut out Phillies

Phillies make big announcement about starting pitcher

The best player to ever play for every MLB franchise

The 'Multiple MLB MVP Award winners' quiz