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The Boston Red Sox are more than five games out of the top spot in the American League East. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, Jarren Duran’s name has become more and more popular. Teams interested in the former All-Star include the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. If he were put […]

The American League East is as tight as any division in Major League Baseball this season. The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox were fourth and fifth in the division before Tuesday night’s games. The Rays especially have many players in trade rumors. In-division trades are rare, but the Red Sox have their eyes […]

Despite not being selected to the 2025 All-Star team, Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi still walked away with both the bonus — and the respect. The veteran starter recently spoke on the organization’s decision to award him his $100,000 MLB All-Star bonus, despite not being named to the American League roster for the Midsummer Classic […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching on July 31, the Houston Astros are targeting a left-handed bat to balance their lineup and potentially boost their postseason push. Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe has emerged as a potential fit. Lowe addresses two key needs for Houston: being able to play second base and being […]

As the Tampa Bay Rays fight to reclaim a spot in the AL playoff race, they could use all the help they can get. The team’s ace, Shane McClanahan is currently trying to work his way back from a triceps injury. According to Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash (via Rays reporter Ryan Bass), the team […]

The Texas Rangers are playing good baseball and are above .500. Anytime you are above .500 in baseball means that you have a chance to make the postseason. The Rangers could be buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline and are also getting back an outfielder with a ton of pop. Joc Pederson has seriously struggled […]

Not again. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is heading to the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right finger, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. He allowed four runs on five hits versus the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, failing to make it through the third inning. Reliever Nick Fernandez, who […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ star Ryan Helsley has had his name in trade rumors for the last two seasons. The Cardinals entered 2025 intending to be a contender, but are also building a roster for the long term. This team could make multiple moves that see improvement while also trading away veteran players. The Athletic’s newest […]

As the New York Yankees navigate the final stretch before this year’s MLB trade deadline, one player drawing attention both on and off the field is Spencer Jones. The towering slugger and Yankees top prospect is lighting up Triple-A pitching — and lighting up social media, too. In a story published by The Athletic’s Chris […]

The Boston Red Sox have surged up the American League Wild Card standings. Their ten-game winning streak heading into the All-Star Break earned them a Wild Card spot, and they have not lost it yet. Despite trading away Rafael Devers, they could be buyers at the MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox are looking for […]

The New York Yankees’ quest to return to October will currently end in success. The Bronx Bombers are four games behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays, losing a 4-1 decision to Toronto at home on Monday. However, they are leading the AL Wild Card race, two games in front of the Seattle Mariners […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Guardians are under .500 with the MLB trade deadline looming. They are expected to sell, with rumors flying around about closer Emmanuel Clase. Rumors have also been circulating about Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan before the MLB trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney poured some cold water on that rumor on Tuesday. “The player […]

The Atlanta Braves have been dreadful in the 2025 MLB season. With a 44-55 record, they are 10.5 games out of the NL Wild Card and should be selling off pieces. With the rise of Drake Baldwin behind the plate, rumors have been swirling that the Braves could deal Sean Murphy before the MLB trade […]

The MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and World Series contenders are looking to add. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres are among those teams, but could link up with each other. The Athletic’s Jom Bowden reported on Tuesday that a trade deadline move sending a pitcher from the Padres to […]

The New York Yankees lost 4-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, marking their fifth straight loss north of the border. While the AL East is far from over, the noise is getting louder around the Bombers. Their Monday loss included a throwing error from Anthony Volpe, his AL-leading 12th error of the season. […]

It seems the Texas Rangers are rediscovering the potential of pitcher Carl Edwards Jr., as both sides have reunited more than a decade after their first connection. On Tuesday, the Rangers signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Round Rock to strengthen the organization’s pitching depth. The 33-year-old returns […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for starting pitching and the Kansas City Royals figure to be trade deadline sellers. With the Royals currently visiting Wrigley Field, it could be a match made in heaven, and the Cubs have checked in with their opponents about their starters. “The Cubs have checked in with the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have started the second half of their season on a mission. Mark Attanasio’s team swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in dominant fashion and have not lost since the All-Star break. Milwaukee’s 11-game winning is the longest in the league. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline coming up, the Brewers could pursue […]

On Tuesday, the New York Mets made a great deal of transaction moves ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field. The biggest move of them all involves the return of Starling Marte to the lineup. The Mets are getting back a veteran hitter who always shows up in big moments. […]

The Texas Rangers struggled to stay around the .500 mark throughout the first half of the season. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has tried his best to turn things around, including getting himself ejected multiple times. With the trade deadline looming, Texas has become a team to watch. If they do, team president Chris Young wants […]

Three days after exiting the Tampa Bay Rays’ game against the Baltimore Orioles, Brandon Lowe is again headed for the injured list. The Rays placed the infielder on the IL, citing left ankle/foot tendinitis, according to Rays reporter Ryan Bass. He has not played since Saturday, meaning the move can be backdated to July 20. […]

The San Diego Padres are coming off a narrow 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. The Marlins are a scrappy team, and the Padres’ pitching staff was able to keep them from scoring more than one run. However, the offense struggled all night, and there have been rumors about upgrading this lineup […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is many teams’ clear “golden goose” ahead of this month’s MLB trade deadline, but the Chicago Cubs were recently linked to a similar player with less impressive statistics. ESPN labeled Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon as a potential Cubs’ target in the event that they do not acquire […]

As the New York Mets look to capture first place in the NL East, the team received a boost on Tuesday afternoon. Before the second game of their series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, Mets beat reporter Mike Puma posted on X (formerly Twitter) that starting outfielder Starling Marte would be activated from the […]

With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time. MLB insider Alden Gonzalez reports that Padres general manager A.J. Preller may opt for a creative approach, leveraging short-term assets to address multiple needs […]

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave has three career Major League home runs to his name, but his most recent may mean the most — so far. Rave hit a solo shot in the 7th inning of the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, and he had his […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is less than ten days away. While rumors have swirled involving quite a few players, it is clear that it is a seller’s market. One such seller is undoubtedly the Miami Marlins, as president of baseball operations Peter Bendix is in the middle of his second season rebuilding the organization. While […]

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this year after a big offseason, but after a sluggish start and some questionable trades, it didn’t look good. However, the Red Sox have recently started to turn things around. They are heating up at the right time, and if […]

The MLB Trade Deadline season is upon us. With less than 10 days remaining until the deadline, many teams will want to improve their rosters to compete for a chance at the postseason. Both races are wide open. The Detroit Tigers only have a 0.5-game lead over the second-place Toronto Blue Jays for the best […]

While the rumors have been around Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., people have been led to believe that he is bound to be moved by the trade deadline. As people in the baseball world ponder trades involving the White Sox’s Robert, there actually could be another player on the team who is […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Mets are focused on improving their bullpen. Team president David Stearns said as much on Monday, per ESPN. “I think providing our group some reinforcements in the bullpen would be great,” he said. “There are generally relievers traded at the deadline. And so I’m sure […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has truly been everywhere. Chapman is playing for his seventh Major League Baseball club, and he may have at least one more stop left in him. Chapman has been named a possible trade candidate for Boston, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chapman was recently asked […]

The MLB trade deadline is a little over a week away, and the Minnesota Twins could be a team to monitor closely. The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman recently noted that while the Twins could be sellers before the end of the month, it might be challenging to trade center fielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Carlos Correa. […]

While fans predict what the Seattle Mariners will do at the trade deadline, there is one piece that the team will go for, which is Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez. As the rumors around the Mariners will continue, the latest report says that the team has “engaged in preliminary discussions” about the slugger ahead of […]

It’s been a trainwreck of a 2025 MLB season for the Atlanta Braves so far, who sit 11 games under the .500 mark after a recent series loss at home vs the New York Yankees. While injuries have played a role, the Braves have seen major regression from several key players on their roster this […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting tons of interest from other teams for their players, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Arizona is getting lots of trade calls regarding starting pitcher Zac Gallen, per an ESPN report. This is in despite of the fact he is having a rough season on the mound. “The Diamondbacks are […]

Aside from being an elite baseball player, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is also a fantastic and selfless teammate. It’s not just that he would do anything in his power to help his team win, whether by pitching or batting (or both); he’s also seemingly willing to accommodate a big change if it means […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is fast approaching on July 31. One of many teams looking to sell some players is the Minnesota Twins. The Twins are open to offers on a number of players, per the New York Post. “As of today (Tuesday), the Twins are now seriously listening on their rental players, […]