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Bleacher Nation Editor Retracts False Reid Detmers Trade Report

The error exposed how quickly deadline rumors spread, highlighting the need for stronger verification at real-time sports outlets.

Jul 22, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers (48) pitches during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinalsat Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 9, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (48) comes off the field after he pitches against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami retracted his report that Angels pitcher Reid Detmers was traded to the Cubs after initially standing by his source, Image 2 shows A Chicago Cubs fan reacts as he watches a baseball game during the eighth inning between the Pittsburgh Pirates

Overview

  • On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Bleacher Nation editor Michael Cerami posted that the Chicago Cubs had acquired Reid Detmers then deleted the claim and later issued a retraction.
  • Multiple baseball insiders, including ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, quickly contradicted the Detmers report and said no deal had been completed.
  • Reid Detmers told reporters he called his agent when the report surfaced, said he never received a trade call, and will remain with the Los Angeles Angels.
  • The Cubs addressed their pitching needs through other moves, acquiring Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins and completing a separate deal for reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.
  • Cerami apologized and called the episode a major failure for his outlet, and Bleacher Nation said it will explain how the error happened after also suffering a website outage during the deadline.