Braves Rumored to Trade Raisel Iglesias, Cubs Interested

Braves Rumored to Trade Raisel Iglesias, Cubs Interested

The Chicago Cubs may be looking to strengthen their bullpen for their playoff push. Rumors suggest the Cubs are eyeing veteran closer Raisel Iglesias from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for two prospects, right-handed pitcher Ryan Gallagher and shortstop Angel Cepeda. The potential trade, which was reported on Tuesday by Mark Morales-Smith of Sports Illustrated, would address one of the few remaining weaknesses on a Cubs team hoping for a deep p…

The case for and against the Braves trading Pierce Johnson

The Braves intentions with Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias are clear. With both of them on expiring contracts, they’ll sell them to the highest bidder ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. The decision to move Pierce Johnson is not as cut and dry, but according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Braves are at least listening to offers. “The Atlanta Braves might be the most disappointing team in the big leagues this year, and now they are fully prepared…