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The 2025 MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and few names inspire more intrigue than San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. The Padres are taking calls on Cease, with the Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, and Mets among the clubs known to have checked in. The possibility of the Mets prying Cease away may feel like […]

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has built an elite roster. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made the most of it, despite their bullpen’s recent struggles. However, the Major League Baseball trade deadline gives them a chance to add to their wealth. For example, Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo would be an upgrade […]

There was no shortage of excitement in 2023 when top prospect Anthony Volpe made his big league debut with the New York Yankees. A shortstop, some Yankees fans felt that Volpe could end up being the next Derek Jeter. Through 1,696 plate appearances now, though, it has become apparent that Volpe probably isn’t going to […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an extremely successful season so far. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a star has led the way in Chicago. The Cubs no longer lead the National League Central, but Ian Happ and Co. are one pitcher away from serious contention. Luckily for them, starters like Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo […]

Midsummer in MLB is synonymous with whispers of blockbuster deals and front offices plotting the perfect move to vault their club into October glory. The Philadelphia Phillies, entrenched as one of baseball’s top contenders, have made no secret of their desire to bolster the back end of their bullpen for the stretch run. Their appetite […]

In the heat of the 2025 trade deadline, the New York Yankees are poised to make a major statement. With October ambitions running high and the bullpen at the heart of contention conversations, the Bombers are focused on one name: Minnesota Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran. As rumors build and contenders circle, it’s the Yankees who […]

The baseball world is buzzing as the Chicago Cubs, locked in a dogfight for the postseason, are at the center of trade conversations involving right-hander Dylan Cease. For Cubs fans, the mere mention of Cease’s name conjures déjà vu, a pitcher initially lost in the notorious 2017 deal that sent him south to the White […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a rough series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luckily for them, Ben Rice helped the Yankees defeat the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Despite each game’s importance, New York general manager Brian Cashman’s focus to the Major League Baseball trade deadline. San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease has emerged […]

There might not be a hotter team in Major League Baseball right now than the Milwaukee Brewers. Their 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night is their only blemish in the second half of the season. Despite their long winning streak, the Brewers will not stand pat at the MLB trade deadline. One […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another rough stretch. They are 6-4 over their last ten games, but injuries continue to pile up for Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone. After losing Clark Schmidt for the season, New York’s starting rotation is very thin. However, Athletics closer Mason Miller could fill the hole […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline looms over the entire league. By July 31, teams across MLB could look vastly different as contenders look to lock in their final pieces. One of the names that has taken over conversations is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The slugger has garnered a lot of interest, including […]

As the calendar turns to the end of July, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a crossroads familiar to recent summers: balancing their postseason ambitions against a farm system brimming with young talent. With the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline looming, the Padres must once again consider leveraging some of their top prospects in order […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a half-game lead in the National League East after a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels. They will be locked in a division race with the New York Mets for the remainder of the summer. The MLB trade deadline will be big for the Phillies, and they should ship out […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Break is over, and fantasy baseball is back. If you have Kyle Schwarber or Paul Skenes, you probably wish the innings from Atlanta counted. But Jazz Chisholm Jr managers are certainly glad they don’t. But now, it’s time to look at our first full week of fantasy baseball since the break […]

The Houston Astros begin the second half of their season in a good place. They dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners, though, whittling their division lead down to less than five games. However, Yordan Alvarez is getting closer to his return to the Astros lineup. Now, Houston general manager Dana Brown is under […]

Despite hovering above .500, the 2025 San Francisco Giants have been hampered by a mediocre offense that consistently lags behind their elite pitching. As of mid-July, the Giants are scoring just 4.07 runs per game with a team slash line of .230/.309/.369. Their team OPS sits at .678 – well below the MLB average of […]

The Boston Red Sox started the second half of their season with a loss against the Chicago Cubs. Boston’s winning streak was ended at 10 games. The loss added pressure to Red Sox general manager Brian O’Halloran to make moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Prospects like Jhostynxon Garcia could be on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may lead the National League West, but Mookie Betts has endured a slump throughout the 2025 season. Aside from the 2020 season (when there were no All-Stars), Betts hadn’t missed an All-Star selection since 2015 heading into the 2025 campaign. That changed this season, though, as the Dodgers star was not […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended the first half of the regular season on a high. A dominant stretch from the Blue Jays’ offense fueled a 10-game winning streak. That run helped Toronto climb into first place in the American League East. Despite completing a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earlier this season, the pressure […]

The Chicago Cubs started out the second half of their season with a win over the Boston Red Sox. The win snapped Boston’s 10-game winning streak. However, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins has a lot on his plate over the next week. Chicago needs to add players like Jacob deGrom at the Major League Trade […]

The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in Major League Baseball. Remarkably, they have leveled up and are contenders for the World Series. Even with that, the Tigers might need to make a deal at the MLB trade deadline to address their needs. Moreover, several Tigers prospects may be dealt to improve the team. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the best team in the National League and look poised to make another run. Regardless, it does not mean they won’t make a deal to improve at the MLB trade deadline. There is a chance the Dodgers’ prospects might be sent off to a team for a player who […]

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan made his second consecutive All-Star team in 2025. With the Guardians struggling for the most part — 46-49 record and in fourth place in the American League Central — Kwan’s name has been mentioned in recent trade rumors. Aside from the obvious “he’s a really good player”, why should the […]

Of every team in Major League Baseball, none have been a more pleasant surprise than the St. Louis Cardinals. The team entered the season hoping to remain competitive for a short stretch before general manager Michael Girsch sold their veterans on the trade market. Now, however, the Cardinals could try to upgrade pieces like Nolan […]

The Boston Red Sox enter the second half of the Major League Baseball season with a lot of momentum. Their 10-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the league. The pressure is on Craig Breslow to upgrade the roster ahead of a playoff run. One of the Red Sox’s biggest needs is starting […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having an excellent season at 55-41 and holding a half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Things are rolling for the Phillies as they get ready to exit the All-Star break, but they still might need to make a deal at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

The New York Mets are in a good spot as they come out of the All-Star break. The Mets are 55-42 and just a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first in the National League East. New York is also holding onto the second Wild Card spot in the NL. With the 2025 MLB trade […]

The Seattle Mariners are having a good season, sitting at 51-45 and trailing the Houston Astros by one game in the American League West at the All-Star break. Although they are doing well, the M’s could still make some adjustments at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. As the end of July draws near, the Mariners’ […]

The San Diego Padres are having a good season, coming into the post-All-Star break. Currently, San Diego is 52-44 entering the second half of the season. But there is a chance the Padres trade for some help to increase their chances of making a deep playoff run. Ultimately, the Padres’ trade deadline needs have them […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are having a great season. The Brewers have won their last seven games heading into the All-Star break, and now sit 1.0 games back in the National League Central division. With that, Milwaukee holds the top Wild Card spot in the NL by a healthy margin. However, if the team wants to […]

As the 2025 trade deadline looms, the San Francisco Giants are at a pivotal crossroads. With their front office, led by team president Buster Posey, already pulling off a blockbuster for Rafael Devers, the Giants are all-in. But as they eye further upgrades, they must resist the temptation to cash in on the few blue-chip […]

The Houston Astros entered the All-Star break eight games over .500. Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, and Josh Hader went to the All-Star Game, representing one of the better teams in Major League Baseball. However, Joe Espada’s team still has holes it needs to address before the MLB Trade Deadline. Jose Altuve is still in left […]

The Detroit Tigers are having an excellent season, currently possessing the best record in the American League. It has gone so well that Detroit has posted record numbers they have not seen in years. Now, they hope to sustain the momentum they have built over the first half of the season. But there is a […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a fantastic season. Despite leading the National League Central with a 57-39 record, it’s possible the Cubs trade for a player that helps them address a major weakness. There is a fatal flaw that could be the end of them if Chicago does not address it at the MLB trade […]

No team in Major League Baseball is as hot as the Boston Red Sox. The team used two wins from Garrett Crochet to fuel a 10-game winning streak. Before the second half of the season begins, Walker Buehler and Co. sit three games behind the lead in the American League East. Without Hunter Dobbins, though, […]

The Seattle Mariners are still very much in the playoff race, and they are playing some great baseball. They are 5.0 games out of first place in the American League West, but they hold a 1.5 game lead on the final Wild Card spot. Because of this, Seattle has some decisions to make regarding the […]

New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon had already thrown 7.2 innings of scoreless baseball during last weekend’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs. With an 8-0 lead, two outs, and runners on the corners, manager Aaron Boone came out to talk to the 32-year-old who had already thrown 103 pitches. After a brief back-and-forth, Rodon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a unique spot heading into the trade deadline. On one hand, their record shows that they are the best team in the National League, a squad with three former MVPs, five 2025 All-Stars, and enough depth to suffer through a seven-game losing streak in July and still roll […]

While the Boston Red Sox are on a tear, they are still chasing the Toronto Blue Jays. John Schneider’s belief in George Springer and the rest of his roster has born fruit after a slow start. Toronto leads the American League East heading into the All-Star break. However, the offensive struggles of Ernie Clement and […]