The New York Yankees have acquired Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs in a move aimed at bolstering their offense. While pitching has been the focus for the Bronx Bombers this offseason, acquiring the two-time All-Star slugger marks a significant shift towards an offensive lineup. However, fans may want to temper their expectations for Bellinger’s performance.
Bellinger’s acquisition comes with a reduced salary after the Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker as part of the deal. The move also addresses the Yankees’ need in the outfield and at first base. Meanwhile, MLB has issued a report on its findings regarding an elbow injury epidemic affecting the game, which will be discussed later.
In other news, Nolan Arenado blocked a potential trade to the Houston Astros, while the Baltimore Orioles signed NPB MVP Tomoyuki Sugano. The episode also includes picks for “The Good, The Bad & The Uggla” and discusses updates on Baseball in the Wild: Vietnam.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-trade-for-bellinger-mlbs-report-on-injury-epidemic-arenado-blocks-astros-deal–baseball-bar-b-cast-075446338.html