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Cubs Release Chris Flexen – MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs Release Chris Flexen – MLB Trade Rumors

The Cubs released righty Chris Flexen, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago had designated him for assignment last week. MLBTR has learned that Flexen declined an outright assignment, leading to the release. As a player with five-plus years of service time, Flexen will collect the remaining portion of his $1.5MM salary. Flexen signed […]

Former Scout Reveals Troublesome Stat About Caleb Williams

Former Scout Reveals Troublesome Stat About Caleb Williams

  The Chicago Bears have never had an elite quarterback. That may have something to do with the inclement weather and their tradition as a run-heavy team. Whatever the case, the fans and the organization banked their hopes on Caleb Williams as their first-ever superstar at the position. Unfortunately, the early returns aren’t that impressive. […]

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall headlines three departures from Chelsea

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall headlines three departures from Chelsea

Chelsea continued the task of trimming their bloated squad today with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka all set for permanent moves away from Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been active once again in this window with Jorrel Hato’s arrival from Ajax their eighth signing of the summer, following on from Jamie Gittens, Joao […]

Mboko’s Dream Run Continues – 18-Year-Old Reaches Montreal Semis – Tennis Now

Mboko’s Dream Run Continues – 18-Year-Old Reaches Montreal Semis – Tennis Now

By Chris Oddo | Monday August 4, 2025 Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko is on her way to becoming a star. Already turning heads at Roland-Garros, where she reached the third round from qualifying, the Canadian continues to impress on her home soil, where she reached the semifinals at the Omnium Banque Nationale with a 6-4, […]

PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1366 (vs. estimate at 7.1667)

PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1366 (vs. estimate at 7.1667)

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate, […]

Justin Timberlake ‘Not Doing S***’ After Tour, Lyme Disease Revelation

Justin Timberlake ‘Not Doing S***’ After Tour, Lyme Disease Revelation

Justin Timberlake I’m Not Doing Jack And That’s OK Published August 4, 2025 6:08 PM PDT Justin Timberlake‘s taking a load off after getting done touring and announcing he has Lyme disease … and his sweatshirt says it all. The singer just posted to his Instagram Story on Monday … and he’s rocking a gray […]

New Zealand data – July Commodity prices -1.8% m/m (prior -2.4)

New Zealand data – July Commodity prices -1.8% m/m (prior -2.4)

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]

Flawed advice on drug safety is pushing women to stop breastfeeding, says new study

Flawed advice on drug safety is pushing women to stop breastfeeding, says new study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The evidence supporting the health benefits of breastfeeding is overwhelming, yet many women taking medicines are being advised to stop, often unnecessarily, according to a new study from the University of Bath. The research, led by scientists in the Department of Life Sciences at Bath, reveals that concerns about drug safety […]

Write For MLB Trade Rumors

Write For MLB Trade Rumors

We’re looking to add to the MLBTR writing team, in a part-time position that pays hourly.  The criteria: Availability to take a regular eight-hour Saturday shift running from 3-11pm central time.  Strong availability on other days of the week would be a bonus. Exceptional knowledge of all 30 baseball teams, no discernible bias. Knowledge of […]