#trade-deadline

#trade-deadline

They still need help there (as evidenced by AA stating that that would be one of the positions "in the discussion" for improvement during this offseason) but at least they won't have to look far when it comes to finding some initial help. Kinley's initial stint with the Braves went about as well as everybody could've hoped for and again, bringing him back on the club option should really be a no-brainer.

During Lou Lamoriello's tenure with the NY Islanders, a portion of the contracts the former GM gave out involved max-term or close to it. The AAV given out was fair, but as the salary cap continues to rise, many of these contracts can be looked at as steals in their later years. The salaries given out this off-season have been substantially inflated. Today, Jake Walman signed a seven-year, $7M AAV contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

This is an ugly loss, about as ugly as it's been in the coach Mike McDaniel era. Forget about WR Tyreek Hill being out with a season-ending knee injury. The run defense was terrible and the Dolphins' ability to get the ball to TE Darren Waller disappeared. There's no excuse for this kind of loss, especially blowing a 17-0 lead in the process.

Bader himself later spoke to reporters (including Tim Kelly of On Pattison) and revealed that he would be undergoing imaging to determine the extent of his injury. While the situation might seem concerning, Bader is considered day-to-day for the time being and expressed confidence that he'll return to the Phillies' lineup during this series. He noted that he'll rest during tomorrow's day off and "go from there," adding that playing in the postseason is the time where you "empty the tank," suggesting a willingness to try and play through an injury that might otherwise sit him down at another point in the season.

We're a month into the NFL season, and insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have been making calls to sources around the league for the latest news and buzz on key situations heading into October play. One of the biggest storylines of the week is what's going on with the Ravens and their 1-3 start. Jeremy and Dan have intel on the sentiments in Baltimore and how much panic the Ravens are feeling.

Pretty good! A winning record in a month is always a plus. We had win streaks going. We took three of four from the Yankees and four of four from the Orioles in their own houses. Roman Anthony really started to dominate. Payton Tolle debuted. I can't really complain. It seemed like every loss this month was extra annoying, though.

As the season dwindles, so too must your spectrum of usable starters, given how much more information you're working with. This necessitates a more strategic approach in roster management.