https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/page/3/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-teams-as-game-of-thrones-houses-american-league-central-r10630/Welcome back! This week we're moving west and covering the American League Central. The division carries a reputation for being the least glamorous in baseball, though the White Sox's surprising surge and divine intervention from Pope Leo XIV have catapulted it into a semblance of relevancy....10630Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:16:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-a-shortened-week-but-no-shortness-of-prospects-shining-r11293/It was a shortened week across Minor League Baseball as the only games played for Single-A through Triple-A were three-game series from July 17 – July 19 following the All-Star break. But giving credit where credit is due, with the trade deadline looming and uncertainty of what could happen over...11293Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/challenge-accepted-the-best-and-worst-abs-catchers-of-2026s-first-half-r11103/For the 2026 season, MLB implemented the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. Although the system debuted during spring training in 2025, 2026 marked its first season in competitive games. Now that the season has reached the All-Star break, catchers have had the first half of the season...11103Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-brewers-marlins-hold-in-top-5-red-sox-pass-cubs-into-top-10-r11008/The All-Star break offers every organization a chance to take an honest look in the mirror. Contenders can identify the pieces they need for a postseason push, fringe clubs must decide whether they have enough to justify buying, and rebuilding teams begin preparing for the future. With the MLB T...11008Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:18:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/ranking-trade-candidates-if-the-padres-or-blue-jays-sell-at-the-trade-deadline-r10804/We've collected experts on the San Diego Padres and the Toronto Blue Jays to rank their respective teams' trade candidates and that player's likelihood of being traded before the MLB trade deadline on August 3. If The San Diego Padres Sell At The Trade Deadline Randy Holt frames San Di...10804Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:08:29 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-the-kids-are-alright-r10741/  The rookies stole the show as three rookie Dominican Summer League players and two High-A players were last week’s top hitters among Minor League hitters. Shortstop Leanders Matos of the DSL Brewers Blue, Patrick Lee, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers’ High-A affiliate West Michigan White...10741Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:55:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-brewers-pass-yankees-royals-flushed-r10697/With the All-Star break arriving next week, Major League Baseball is approaching a natural reset point. Players and coaches will get a few days to recharge, but front offices will quickly shift into one of the busiest stretches of the season. Once play resumes, clubs will have roughly three week...10697Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:15:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/ranking-trade-candidates-if-the-red-sox-twins-royals-or-mets-sell-at-the-trade-deadline-r10509/We've collected experts on the Twins, Red Sox, Royals, and Mets to rank their respective teams' trade candidates and that player's likelihood of being traded before the MLB trade deadline on August 3. If The Minnesota Twins Sell At The Trade Deadline The Twins sit two games behind the...10509Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-two-of-mlb-pipelines-top-100-prospects-shine-r10482/For the first time since May, two of MLB’s top 100 prospects found themselves amongst the top hitters throughout minor league baseball for the week of June 23rd through June 28th. Shortstop Xavier Neyens of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A, Houston Astros) and outfielder Charlie Condo...10482Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-marlins-reach-top-five-blue-jays-dip-r10425/As the calendar turns to July, Major League Baseball enters one of its most important stretches of the season. The All-Star Game is just weeks away, the MLB Draft is right around the corner, and front offices are already preparing for the Trade Deadline. Every game carries a little more signific...10425Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/early-trade-deadline-relief-candidates-aroldis-chapman-luke-weaver-more-r10188/With the MLB trade deadline around the corner, there are several relief pitchers who are gaining speculation as potential trade candidates with their teams out of wild card contention as the All-Star break approaches. Enyel De Los Santos - Astros The Houston Astros, sitting five games...10188Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:28:39 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-alan-roden-twins-raudi-rodriguez-angels-post-monster-weeks-r10244/  While the rookie league players took center spotlight at the plate last week, it was the more experienced Triple-A players (three), along with a player from Double-A, and a player from Single-A, who took the hitters’ spotlight among all MiLB players this last week. Catcher Luis Puell...10244Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:32:02 +0000