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Phillies Might Land in Incredible New Division in MLB Geographic Realignment

The Philadelphia Phillies have always been members of the National League East. Realignment probably won’t change that. But it could certainly change the teams the Phillies play in divisional action each season.

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Nationals Could Get Rivalry Gift in Potential MLB Geographic Realignment

The Washington Nationals have enjoyed the same alignment in the NL East since it moved to the nation’s capital from Montreal before the 2005 season. Two of those trips have been rather short, as Washington enjoyed annual trips to the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets.

MLB News / Sporting News / August 18

Padres starting pitching under fire after Dodgers sweep series

Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden shares his concern for the San Diego Padres' starting pitching.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 18

Dodgers Linked to $120 Million All-Star Likely to Hit Free Agency This Offseason

The Athletic's Jim Bowden listed current Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman as a potential free agency target for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason.

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How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 18

Tampa Bay Area Politician Wants Braves in Division with Rays

MLB Commissioner sparked divisional realignment commotion when he talked about expansion during a Sunday Night Baseball interview. What the new division

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 18

One Braves player makes list of top 25 free agents

With most of their core locked up for the foreseeable future, the Atlanta Braves don’t have a ton of players set to test free agency this winter. But one

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Insider predicts Yankees will miss 2025 playoffs

The New York Yankees are on a five-game losing streak entering Wednesday’s contest against the Texas Rangers. It’s been a bit ugly for the team in recent weeks, as the roster is seemingly struggling right now.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 4

Angels Slammed by Former GM for Trade Deadline Decision

The Athletic's Jim Bowden criticized the Los Angeles Angels' decisions at the deadline, stating they should have unloaded expiring contracts this summer and the two deadline deals made by the team didn't make much impact.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden Makes Bizarre Rafael Devers Comment After Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants are in a tailspin. Since acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, the Giants have gone 15-25, falling to 56-56 and sliding out of the National League postseason picture.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Busy but Not Better? Tigers’ Deadline Strategy Under Fire

Everyone has an opinion on the Tigers' trade deadline moves, and former MLB GM Jim Bowden has a pretty strong one. He saw the Tigers' front office doing a lot of eyewash, and isn’t sold on the Tigers’ trade deadline flurry.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden Slams Mets for Tyler Rogers Trade

Any doubts about the New York Mets staying quiet ahead of the July 31 trade deadline ended long before the clock hit triple zeroes. The Mets turned heads with their many trades last week, notably acquiring Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and St.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 1

Angels Slammed By Former GM For Trade Deadline Decisions

The Athletic's Jim Bowden gave the Los Angeles Angels a brutal "D" grade for their inactivity at the trade deadline, making just two trades on Wednesday and Thursday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 29

Nationals Expected to Trade These Two Pitchers by Deadline, per MLB Insider

So far, the Washington Nationals have kept their powder dry in the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, but one insider believes that will change. MLB insider

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 29

Trade Market For Ex-Cardinals Ace 'Picking Up Drastically'

Trade buzz is growing around a former St. Louis Cardinals ace. It has been a relatively quiet Major League Baseball trade deadline thus far, but most analysts agree that Wednesday and Thursday will bring a flurry of moves.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 29

Angels Expected to Cut Ties With $10 Million All-Star at Trade Deadline

It was reported last week that the Los Angeles Angels were open to trading their pending free agents at the trade deadline. While recent reporting suggests the Angels may have had a change of heart, if the Halos do sell, closer Kenley Jansen seems to be at the top of the list of Angels players to be traded.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Former MLB GM Warns Yankees Can’t Catch Blue Jays Without Pitching Trades

Jim Bowden isn’t buying the idea that the Yankees are done. The former MLB general manager, now a host on MLB Network Radio’s “The Front Office”, was blunt on Saturday when talking about what still needs to happen in the Bronx before the trade deadline.