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The Houston Astros could say they had a solid trade deadline, and one of their biggest moves was acquiring Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins. Correa will be back in an Astros uniform, and there’s no doubt that fans are excited to see him return. Another person excited to see Correa is Jeremy Pena, as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt starting pitcher Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox ahead of the trade deadline Thursday. May spent his entire career with the Dodgers after being drafted by LA out of high school in 2016. He’ll now join a Red Sox team that’s hoping to build on a mid-summer surge and […]

Thursday night in Cincinnati wasn’t just baseball — it was a full-on fever dream. In a game that had no business becoming historic, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds exploded for a combined 16 runs in the eighth inning, marking the first time since 1901 that both teams scored 8+ runs in the same inning […]

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 […]

After landing on the Injured List with an Achilles issue, it appears Ronald Acuña Jr. avoided the worst-case scenario. Initial testing revealed that the Atlanta Braves’ star isn’t dealing with a significant injury as Acuña was given a 2-3 week return timeline. But considering the former MVP’s injury history and the Braves’ current record, there […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 MLB trade deadline in a precarious spot—competitive enough to chase the NL Central, but not dominant enough to risk long-term assets. That context shaped the front office’s calculated decision to avoid blockbuster moves for a frontline starting pitcher. The Cubs trade deadline strategy became a hot topic after president […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the shortlist of winners during trade deadline week after reuniting with slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez and adding contact-hitting first baseman Josh Naylor and veteran left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Although fans love to see the organization employ an all-in mindset after finishing one game short of the playoffs in […]

The Los Angeles Angels didn’t make headlines at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but general manager Perry Minasian’s comments after it closed sure did. While many fans expected a sell-off or at least a clear directional shift, Minasian instead doubled down on the team’s current makeup. In a post shared by The Athletic’s Sam Blum […]

The New York Yankees fanbase never forgets its legends. And just days after CC Sabathia’s Hall of Fame induction, they proved it with a hilarious request that only Yankees supporters would dare to make. The 19-year veteran took to social media to reflect on the honor — and to respond to the “impossible” ask. On […]

The New York Yankees got a jump on the MLB trade deadline, acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario last week. And New York was already rewarded with a McMahon walk-off in a wild win over the Tampa Bay Rays. But the Yankees made a flurry of moves ahead of Thursday’s 6pm EST […]

The Texas Rangers have had their share of deadline drama over the years, but Adolis Garcia just delivered one of the most unforgettable moments of this season’s MLB trade deadline — and it had nothing to do with an actual deal. On Thursday afternoon, just before the trade deadline window closed, Garcia’s name unexpectedly lit […]

Mike Yastrzemski began his professional baseball career under unique circumstances: a 14th-round draft pick who shares DNA with a Hall of Famer and Triple Crown winner. Expectations inevitably come with a famous surname, but he stood on his own and made a home for himself with the San Francisco Giants. While the 34-year-old outfielder has […]

The New York Yankees lit up trade deadline day by acquiring hard-throwing reliever Camilo Doval, and no reaction captured the fan energy better than the one from the Talkin’ Yanks podcast. During their live broadcast Thursday ahead of the MLB trade deadline, hosts Jimmy O’Brien (Jomboy), Jake Storiale (Talkin’ Jake), and Trevor Plouffe reacted in […]

The Seattle Mariners have reunited with Eugenio Suarez, landing the veteran slugger in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the deadline. But Suarez was only in Arizona because the Mariners dealt him to the Diamondbacks after the 2023 season. Seattle’s president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto now acknowledges that his decision to ship Suarez […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made one last move before the MLB trade deadline passed, landing Miguel Andujar from the Athletics. Cincinnati acquired the third baseman and left fielder from the Athletics on Thursday, per team reporter Charlie Goldsmith. “The Reds have traded for Miguel Andujar. In 45 plate appearances, he has a 1.036 OPS vs. […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 MLB trade deadline in unfamiliar territory—firmly out of playoff contention and staring down their first losing season since 2017. At 45-62 and sitting fourth in the National League East, the front office faced pressure to sell big. But GM Alex Anthopoulos chose a different path. Rather than launching a […]

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 […]

Eugenio Suarez is not returning to the Seattle Mariners as just a familiar face who left fans with some positive memories. He is the big midseason acquisition handpicked to finally launch the franchise into genuine title contention. Admittedly, that sounds like an exceptionally bold statement given the team’s lack of playoffs success and the third […]

The New York Yankees made two notable roster moves following the 2025 MLB trade deadline, optioning right-handers Ian Hamilton and Yerry De Los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move came just hours after New York overhauled its bullpen by adding three arms on deadline day — David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Jake Bird. The shakeup […]

The Boston Red Sox chose to have a relatively quiet time in the MLB trade deadline outside of two moves. Craig Breslow went over the logic behind not doing too much with the deals. Boston chose to only pursue two pitchers at the deadline, landing Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals and Dustin May […]

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 […]

This will be a day Ryan Pressly won’t soon forget. Shortly after the Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Taylor Rogers in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pressly was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Pressly, who has 13 seasons in the big leagues and is a two-time All-Star, was expected to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a calculated move at the MLB trade deadline, acquiring right-handed reliever Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France from the Minnesota Twins. The Varland trade strengthens a shaky Blue Jays bullpen, while France adds a veteran right-handed bat as Toronto prepares for the final two months with postseason positioning and […]

The New York Yankees have struggled quite a bit through the month of July, finishing with a 12-13 record. However, the Yankees closed the month by winning three games in a row from the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 7-4 triumph in the series finale. Slugging designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton belted his eighth home run […]

The Chicago Cubs made a move in the final day of the MLB trade deadline, landing Taylor Rogers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago acquired the relieving pitcher from Pittsburgh on Thursday, per MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. Rogers initially started the year with the Cincinnati Reds before they traded him to the Pirates on Wednesday. However, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a stunner on MLB Trade Deadline day. They joined in on altering their own roster — by dealing away Dustin May. The Boston Red Sox completed the major deal Thursday to land May. The right-hander brings two World Series championship rings in tow to Fenway Park. May played an […]

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 […]

Shelby Miller has a new MLB destination after the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers before the trade deadline. The Brewers acquired the pitcher from the Diamondbacks on Thursday, per MLB insider Robert Murray. Not only that, but they also got Jordan Montgomery, showing they got more from the trade. Miller […]

The Kansas City Royals made an unexpected move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants. The deal gives the club a timely boost to its struggling outfield as Kansas City continues a quiet but determined push toward the American League playoff race. MLB Network took to […]

There is nothing quite like the MLB Trade Deadline. Many active MLB players and prospects get traded as teams try to build winning teams for a chance at a World Series, while some decide to sell off and begin a revamp for next season. The regular season’s end is coming faster than you can assume, […]

The Texas Rangers made two huge organizational decisions at the MLB trade deadline that could have a massive impact on their immediate future: they chose not to upgrade their lineup and instead doubled down on their already first-rate pitching staff. Fans will hope that management’s leap of faith pays off and direct their attention to […]

The New York Yankees have been busy at the trade deadline as the team gears up for a second-half push and another playoff run. While the Yankees were expected to prioritize pitching at the deadline, the team has also added several infielders. And, in a last-minute deal on Thursday, New York parted ways with a […]

The San Diego Padres have high hopes of overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and having a long run in the postseason. The Padres have made multiple moves leading up to the trade deadline. One of their latest moves could be one of their most important. Manager Mike Shildt will have […]

The Boston Red Sox made a last-minute push before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The May trade gives the Red Sox a much-needed arm as they continue fighting for a postseason spot with a rotation that has battled inconsistency. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to […]

Just ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, the Kansas City Royals completed a trade for left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Passan, more often than not, was the first to report the trade. The Pirates acquired first baseman Callan Moss and left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk from the Royals in exchange for Falter. […]

The Detroit Tigers made a few moves on MLB Trade Deadline day. First, they made an intriguing trade with the Cleveland Guardians for injured reliever Paul Sewald. Then, they acquired Kyle Finnegan in a deal with the Washington Nationals. Before the buzzer went off on Thursday evening, though, they made another deal involving Baltimore Orioles […]

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 […]