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The New York Yankees were one of the most active teams ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. They added seven players to their active roster, four position players and three relief pitchers, to try and win the AL East. But the games since the deadline have highlighted their biggest concern. The Yankees are a […]

The San Diego Padres enter Tuesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 62-51. They are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight divisional race. Despite San Diego’s blockbuster moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, their starting rotation remains the biggest issue. Can Yu Darvish, Dylan Cease, and JP Sears get […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are always aggressive when it comes to adding talent to their big-league roster. They were relatively modest at the 2025 trade deadline, though. Just last year, the team added Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, all of whom helped Los Angeles win the World Series. After winning the […]

It was a little bit unclear what the San Diego Padres would do at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Reports suggested that they’d consider trading Dylan Cease. Instead, they held on to their ace and made a surplus of deals to improve the roster for a title push this season. The team made a deal […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and the Houston Astros emerged as one of the biggest winners from deadline day. They earned an A+ trade deadline grade after adding Jesus Sanchez and Ramon Urias, and most importantly, making a trade to reunite with Carlos Correa. Correa was a key figure in turning […]

The New York Yankees were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. They brought in seven pieces, three relief pitchers and four position players, in the days leading up to the deadline. Ryan McMahon has been excellent at third base, the new relievers struggled in their first appearances, and they will […]

At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

The Detroit Tigers made a move at the 2025 trade deadline that feels more like a gamble than a playoff push. In acquiring 41-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit added postseason experience—but did they actually improve? Detroit is tied for the best record in the American League, and it’s clear they needed […]

The Houston Astros were one of Major League Baseball’s active teams at the trade deadline. Houston pulled off arguably the biggest deal of the day, reuniting with former All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. However, the Astros walk away with one regret. Joe Espada will have to rely on Cristian Javier and others instead of San Diego […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline with little to prove. John Schneider has applauded his players for climbing to the top of the American League East. The Blue Jays made one big move on Thursday, though, acquiring Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. He joins a strong rotation featuring Chris […]

After years of walking away as big winners at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, Brandon Gomes was quiet. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ general manager expressed interest in multiple players, including Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. Unfortunately, Los Angeles did not pull off a big time deal. Instead, they are stuck with Tommy Edman and […]

The Miami Marlins were a team to watch at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. However, they were largely quiet when it came to making moves. Miami’s biggest trade came when the team sent Jesus Sanchez to the Houston Astros. Thursday’s inactivity came as a surprise when teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers had interest […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has passed with massive names like Carlos Correa and Eugenio Suarez moving teams. A new version of ClutchPoints’ MLB Power Rankings is here with new faces impacting the list. The New York Yankees re-made their bullpen, the New York Mets added an outfielder, and the Seattle Mariners beefed up their […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. As is always the case, deadline day was filled with deals being made left and right, both big and small. Certain teams added players to gear up for a playoff push, while others sold off veteran talent in order to boost the team’s farm system and […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and passed, with a flurry of moves across the big leagues. One of the more active teams was the New York Yankees, who acquired via trade a total of seven players. Maybe the most impactful of the new members of the Yankees is relief pitcher Camilo Doval. The Yankees […]

The New York Mets entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline on a mission. After general manager David Stearns re-tooled the team’s bullpen, his attention shifted to his outfield. With Juan Soto dealing with a nagging injury, New York needed to add some depth. Stearns obliged, making a trade for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins […]

The New York Yankees had a busy day ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. After New York added Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, the floodgates were thrown open. Thursday’s trades were largely focused on bringing in bullpen depth to help Aaron Boone’s relievers. One of the first moves the Yankees made was […]

The Houston Astros approached the Major League Baseball trade deadline with multiple goals. Losing Isaac Paredes for the season leaves a big hole at third base. Luckily for Houston, they were able to address that issue in a big way by reuniting with a former champion. The Astros were able to trade for Minnesota Twins […]

MLB legend CC Sabathia was recently inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, a much deserved final accolade for the historic pitcher. Among six All-Star selections, winning 2009 ALCS MVP, a World Series, a Cy Young award, Sabathia remains as one of the most iconic figures to […]

The New York Mets took full advantage of Major League Baseball’s chaotic trade deadline. New York’s main issue heading into the MLB trade deadline was their bullpen. Edwin Diaz has been just as good as ever, but the depth behind him was shaky. The Mets got him a bunch of help though, trading for Tyler […]

The San Diego Padres entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline under pressure. Despite riding a five game winning streak, their status as contenders was in doubt. After two huge deals at the MLB trade deadline, the Padres view themselves as contenders. Trading for Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano is […]

The Cincinnati Reds have already made serious waves at this year’s trade deadline. From grabbing steady starter Zack Littell to pulling off an intra-division stunner for elite defender Ke’Bryan Hayes, the front office has been aggressive. But if President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall wants to go all-in and make this Reds team a true […]

The San Diego Padres picked up Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. It could be the biggest deal of deadline day that changes the National League playoff race and the future of San Diego’s bullpen. Miller is not a free agent until 2030, meaning San Diego had to give up a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians connected on a big-name trade before the MLB trade deadline. Shane Bieber went from the Guardians to the Blue Jays before pitching in the 2025 season. But a recent rehab start has Toronto fired up about adding the 2020 AL Cy Young winner. How did Toronto and Cleveland […]

With the trade deadline looming, the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants executed one of the most intriguing swaps yet — and it may end up being a rare win-win. The Mets acquired veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, a submarining workhorse, in exchange for three pieces: right-handers José Buttó and Blade Tidwell and outfield […]

Guess who’s back for the Seattle Mariners. The American League West club is reuniting with third baseman Eugenio Suarez following a big trade late Wednesday. Suarez comes back to the M’s from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get first baseman Tyler Locklear and a couple of pitching prospects in Juan Burgos and Hunter Cranton. Eugenio Suarez […]

The Houston Astros improved to 62-47 after blowing out the Washington Nationals 9-1. Jose Altuve led the attack, dominating at the plate. However, all eyes are on Houston’s general manager, Dana Brown, with the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming. Adding another starter like the San Francisco Giants’ Justin Verlander could help his team win […]

Saying that the  Atlanta Braves’ season has not gone as planned is a massive understatement. Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals walked off Atlanta. Their record and an older roster has the future of Marcell Ozuna in question at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Contenders like the San Diego Padres with pitchers like […]

The New York Mets are slated to go all-in for a World Series push at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. They have already made moves to improve their bullpen with separate trades for Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers, but reports suggest that they aren’t done yet. If the Mets truly will be one of the most aggressive […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are under the spotlight at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Rumors have swirled around Pirates ace Paul Skenes for months, but the first player moved was Ke’Bryan Hayes. Pittsburgh sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Taylor Rodgers and Sammy Stafura. It might not be the last deal […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the surprise team of MLB this season. With a 63-46 record, the Blue Jays have the second most wins in baseball, so they are in a prime position to contend for the World Series. The Blue Jays haven’t made the Fall Classic since they won back-to-back titles in 1992 […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the year, long before trade season picked up, when they dealt for Rafael Devers. Unfortunately, Devers and his new team have struggled since the move. The struggles could force the Giants into another big trade before the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Even though Devers can play […]

As crazy as it may sound, the Los Angeles Dodgers are more or less on track with their 2024 pace. Call it a benefit of an early win streak that seemed like it would never end, or a midsummer struggle that corresponded with similar issues around the NL. But with the trade deadline rapidly approaching, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are near the top of the National League yet again. However, Los Angeles is active in trade talks ahead of the deadline. Despite that, the Dodgers are so good that players like Dustin May and Estuery Ruiz can’t even get consistent playing time. At this point, they are best used as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a talented but older roster. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos are all offensive stars who are among the best players in baseball, but they are all on the wrong side of age 30. The same can be said about pitchers Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season has been a movie. John Schneider has him team at the top of Major League Baseball heading into August. The Blue Jays have been aggressive at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Because their outfield is relatively thin, names like Addison Barger cannot be off the table when pursuing players […]

The outpouring of love for Ryne Sandberg in light of his passing continues. Sandberg was 65 when he succumbed to a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Monday. He has an indelible legacy that lives on in every sector of Wrigleyville. Sandberg came to the Cubs in 1982 after playing with the Philadelphia Phillies the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the top of the National League Central as the MLB trade deadline approaches. They got off to a slow start, but they are one of the hottest teams in the league at the right time. The deadline should feature a big addition in Milwaukee, even after they picked up […]

The Houston Astros are no strangers to success. Last season was their first since 2017 in which they didn’t make it to at least the ALCS, if not the World Series. The team is 60-47 and atop the American League West standings this year, and they are ready to return to making another deep playoff […]