Bleacher Nation Reporter Acknowledges Error in Angels-Cubs Trade Report
Michael Cerami, the editor-in-chief of Bleacher Nation, faced backlash after incorrectly reporting that the Chicago Cubs had acquired Angels pitcher Reid Detmers. This report emerged during a busy trade deadline day, where the Cubs were actively seeking pitching options.
Despite the initial plausibility of the report, it was soon contradicted by ESPN's Jesse Rogers and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, leading Cerami to initially defend his source. As the day progressed, the Cubs secured left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins and later acquired reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels, while Detmers remained with the Angels.
After realizing the mistake, Cerami deleted the erroneous post and publicly apologized, describing the day as the most frustrating of his career. He acknowledged the impact of the error and committed to providing further details about the incident later. The situation highlighted the rapid spread of misinformation in sports reporting and Cerami's accountability in addressing the mistake.
