Conceptualizing a Noah Syndergaard trade to the Padres

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Padres looking to add a front-end starting pitcher, specifically Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets.  With a new general manager in Queens – one carrying no track record in this role that we can base potential moves on – along with the unpredictable AJ Preller…

Standings, Playoff and Awards Predictions – 2018

Well, we can’t wait forever for the remaining free agents to sign (as hard as we tried), so it’s time to roll out the predictions as rosters currently stand.  In previous years, we’ve correctly predicted breakouts of teams and players (nobody else had the Indians being good entering 2016 nor Trevor Story as their ROY…

2017 MLB Trade Deadline Coverage – Complete List

Can’t keep track of all the moves? This trade deadline was an active one so we have you covered with the complete list of every trade starting with the Tigers/Diamondbacks deal on July 18 all the way up to the non-waiver deadline of 4pm EST on July 31. Not sure how these trades will affect your…

Standings, Playoff and Awards Predictions – 2017

It’s that time of year again when the predictions start rolling in.  We here at DailyMLB are no different and love to get in on the fun.  These predictions are made as teams are assembled today.  Naturally, factors like injuries, trades and free agent signings can push a team in either direction but we make…

Re-Making The Padres (Again) – 5 Deals That Make A Ton Of Sense

As we wrote last year (here), San Diego Padres GM, AJ Preller, is a madman (or at least he was last offseason). Preller dominated headlines with his bold moves to rebuild a Padres team that under-performed in 2014. Fast-forward to this offseason and Preller’s Padres are coming off a worse record than ’14. Whatever reason…

AJ Preller is a Madman, And You Love It

After years of small market, bottom-fifteen payroll chatter, something has changed in San Diego. Apparently, all that was needed was a General Manager with the vision and gumption to make moves. After all, the ownership group cannot necessarily still be considered new. So with that, recently ousted GM, Josh Byrnes, seemingly could have gone for…

Top 10 Outfield Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 outfield prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Jake Marisnick, 20, Toronto Blue Jays – expected arrival 2013 9.) Anthony Gose, 21, Toronto Blue Jays – 2012 8.) Gary Brown, 23, San Francisco Giants – 2013 7.) Starling Marte, 23, Pittsburgh Pirates – 2012 6.) Christian Yelich, 20, Miami Marlins –…

Top 10 Second Base Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 2nd Base prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Joe Panik, 21, San Francisco Giants – expected arrival 2013 9.) Reese Havens, 25, New York Mets – 2013 8.) Scooter Gennett, 21, Milwaukee Brewers – 2013 7.) Charlie Culberson, 22, San Francisco Giants – 2013 6.) Delino DeShields, 19, Houston Astros…

Top 10 Catcher Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 catching prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Jorge Alfaro, 18, Texas Rangers – expected arrival 2015 9.) Sebastian Valle, 21, Philadelphia Phillies – 2014 8.) Ryan Lavarnway, 24, Boston Red Sox – 2012 7.) Christian Bethancourt, 20, Atlanta Braves – 2014 6.) Yasmani Grandal, 23, San Diego Padres – 2013…

Top 10 First Base Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 1st base prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Dan Vogelbach, 19, Chicago Cubs – expected arrival 2014 9.) Alex Dickerson, 21, Pittsburgh Pirates – 2014 8.) Chris Marrero, 23, Washington Nationals – 2012 7.) Neftali Soto, 22, Cincinnati Reds – 2013 6.) Matt Adams, 23, St. Louis Cardinals – 2013…

Top 10 3rd Base Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 3rd base prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Zack Cox, 22, St. Louis Cardinals – expected arrival 2013 9.) Wilmer Flores, 20, New York Mets – 2013 8.) Matt Dominguez, 22, Miami Marlins – 2012 7.) Jed Gyorko, 23, San Diego Padres – 2013 6.) Will Middlebrooks, 23, Boston Red…

Top 10 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects

Here are Jonathan Mayo’s Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects heading into 2012. 10.) Jarrod Parker, 23, Oakland Athletics – expected arrival 2012 9.) Archie Bradley, 19, Arizona Diamondbacks – 2014 8.) Taijuan Walker, 19, Seattle Mariners – 2014 7.) Jacob Turner, 20, Detroit Tigers – 2012 6.) Gerrit Cole, 21, Pittsburgh Pirates – 2013 5.)…