Tony Blengino has been writing for Forbes since 2018, covering major league baseball. He previously worked for the Milwaukee Brewers (as an Area Scout and Assistant Scouting Director) and the Seattle Mariners (as Special Assistant to the General Manager). Before then, he wrote
San Diego Padres Go All In To Headline NL Trading Deadline Activity
The Padres added Tanner Scott and Jason Adam to their bullpen, but paid dearly to do so. The Cardinals and Dodgers also made solid moves to bolster overall club depth.
Yankees And Orioles Heaviest American League Buyers At Trading Deadline
The Yankees, Orioles and Mariners were the biggest buyers, the Rays, Blue Jays and White Sox the biggest sellers. New Yank Jazz Chisholm was the biggest name moved.
Philadelphia Phillies Take Top Spot In Midseason True Talent Rankings
By the tiniest of fractional margins the Phils nose out the injury-ravaged Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, the Boston Red Sox finish just ahead of their top AL East rivals.
Champion Texas Rangers Head Up Back End Of Team True Talent Rankings
Two teams in playoff position at the All Star break land in the batted ball-based Bottom 15, as do both of the 2023 World Series participants.
Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette Struggles Through Disappointing First Half
A model of consistency over the past three seasons, Bichette has been one of the least productive AL regulars in 2024. His batted ball data shows quite a bit of bad luck.