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A beat reporter on the EssentiallySports MLB Trade Desk, Vishnupriya Agrawal breaks stories on trade developments, player movement, roster changes, and shifting team narratives. Her specialty lies in unpacking the ripple effects of major deals—like Rafael Devers’ move to the Giants—with a focus on what they reveal about team strategy. Vishnupriya's stories focus on what each move means for both clubhouse chemistry and front-office decision-making.

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Carlos Mendoza Sounds Alarm on $75M Star as Mets Face Rotation Crisis Amid Playoff Push

Mets' $75M pitcher struggles continue as rotation crisis deepens during playoff push. Mendoza searches for answers amid mounting concerns.

D-Backs $42M Star Carted Off After Teammate’s Highlight-Reel Catch Causes Injury

D-Backs lose 7-5 to Rangers as $42M outfielder gets carted off field after teammate's spectacular diving catch causes knee injury.

Dodgers Fans May Finally Get Wish as Dave Roberts Reveals Postseason Plans for $17M Slumping Star

Dave Roberts finally delivers reality check to struggling $17M star as Dodgers shift to merit-based lineup decisions for playoff push.

Giants $8.25M Star Accuses Team’s Doctors of Destroying His Baseball Career With Malpractice

Giants $8.25M catcher accuses team doctors of malpractice after treatment derailed his 2025 season and potentially his career.

$75M Mets Star’s Future in Doubt After Carlos Mendoza’s Latest Remark Amid Playoff Push

Mets manager drops bombshell about struggling $75M pitcher's future as playoff push intensifies. Also, there's good news about an IL player.

Who is Luisangel Acuna? Everything You Need to Know About the Exciting Mets Prospect

Rising talent Luisangel Acuna follows his brother, Ronald Jr.’s, footsteps. Tap to find out more about his journey so far.

Dodgers $6.5M Veteran Issues Bitter Reality Check to Clubhouse as Dave Roberts Gives Up on “Flat” Offense

Dodgers veteran delivers harsh clubhouse reality as manager admits difficulty in explaining offensive struggles.

Ex-Dodgers $3.9M Star’s Career Takes Turn for the Worse After Being Dumped to Red Sox

Red Sox's trade deadline acquisition crumbles at Fenway, posting nightmare stats vs the Pirates, after his recent trade from the Dodgers.

Ex-Dodgers Star’s Future Hangs in Balance as Cubs to Sign $6.3M Guardians Discard -Report

Cubs eye veteran 1B after Guardians release creates uncertainty for ex-Dodgers prospect's role. Will experience trump rising talent?

Clayton Kershaw Confronts Reality of Losing Dodgers’ Enforcer Role in Twilight of Career

Clayton Kershaw's 5-game win streak marks his best run since 2022 and now the future HOF has talked about embracing a changing role.

Red Sox Asked to Sever Ties With $44M Reliever as Alex Cora Does Roman Anthony Dirty Against Pirates

Red Sox fans explode on social media after a costly bullpen collapse overshadowed a rookie's brilliant performance.

Yankees & Brian Cashman Asked to Steal Dodgers’ Estimated $9.2M Bullpen Target to Protect Devin Williams & Co.

Yankees eyeing veteran World Series pitcher. Could this $9.2M bullpen target solve their relief corps crisis before playoffs?
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