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Multiple reports have linked the New York Yankees to Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez ahead of next week’s MLB trade deadline. But, one insider has already suggested a potential alternative. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden recently proposed a trade that would send Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to New York in exchange for […]

A plethora of trade rumors have swirled around Jarren Duran in recent weeks. Will the Boston Red Sox realistically move the outfielder before the 2025 MLB trade deadline? Sean McAdam of masslive.com believes Duran will “likely” be traded at some point, but he isn’t confident that a deal will come to fruition before July 31. […]

In a 2025 MLB trade deadline thick with speculation, the Boston Red Sox have emerged as perhaps the most intriguing suitor for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease. With several high-profile teams—including the Yankees, Mets, and Cubs, in the conversation, the Red Sox are punching at the upper tier of the market, aiming for that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have entered the season with a fortified bullpen. But as the MLB Trade Deadline looms, the Dodgers are not leaving anything to chance. In a proposed blockbuster ahead of the deadline, the Dodgers could land the Twins’ top two arms, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, along with utilityman Willi Castro. […]

The Chicago Cubs have fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central race. They are 11-7 in July, the second-best record in the National League in the month behind only the Crew. While their playoff spot is close to a guarantee, they will need reinforcements to compete for the playoffs. Even after the Cubs […]

With all the rumors surrounding Eugenio Suarez ahead of the trade deadline, there’s an argument to be made that the Arizona Diamondbacks slugger is the most coveted hitter on the market, with a lot of teams in pursuit. As Suarez is rumored to be interested in a Cincinnati Reds reunion, MLB insider Jim Bowden speaks […]

The San Diego Padres are almost always buyers. Whether it’s in the offseason or the MLB trade deadline, AJ Preller is a high roller. His club desperately needs an outfielder, which the Boston Red Sox have a surplus of. But will they give up the MLB-caliber pitcher Boston is looking for? That’s what put a […]

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 […]

The New York Yankees don’t play for moral victories. A trip to the World Series may be enough for most teams, but not for the Yankees, not under the ghost of George Steinbrenner. Now, embroiled in a flurry of MLB trade deadline rumors, the Yankees find themselves under intense scrutiny. ESPN’s Buster Olney believes that […]

The San Diego Padres are in second place in the NL West as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Even with a Los Angeles Dodgers slide ongoing, San Diego is still five games back in the division. With LA struggling and some expiring contracts on their team, AJ Preller and the Padres are expected to be […]

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of improvements at the MLB trade deadline. Their infield defense has been putrid, they are running out of pitchers, and they are falling in the AL East standings. While the deadline rumors heat up, Yankees prospect Spencer Jones has been raking. He spoke with ESPN’s Jorge Castillo […]

The Oakland Athletics’ first baseman Nick Kurtz went from rookie to record-breaker in the blink of an eye during a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros, achieving a statistical feat unmatched by any player since 1901. In just 65 career MLB games, the 22-year-old has posted 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, and 28 […]

The Seattle Mariners are going for it, as evidenced by their trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Josh Naylor. But the biggest improvement for the Mariners is going to have to come from within. Star center fielder Julio Rodriguez hasn’t quite been at his best in 2025. Even then, Rodriguez has remained a picture of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers always land on their feet. Even with the roster churn year after year, they find a way to compete for the NL Central crown. And their surge over the past few months have brought them all the way up to the NL Central lead, as they currently own a one-game cushion over […]

If the season were to end today, the Seattle Mariners would be sitting comfortably in an AL Wild Card spot. They’ve gone 7-3 over their past 10 games, including a huge series victory over their main rival for the AL West crown, the Houston Astros, and their acquisition from last year’s trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, […]

It was hard to tell if the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 season was a fluke or the beginning of a gloomy stretch of baseball in The 6. A myriad of concerns suggested that the latter was more likely. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seemingly prepared to enter free agency, Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman were both […]

Pitcher Ryan Helsley made it known where he wants to be: with the St. Louis Cardinals. With the MLB trade deadline approaching and the team straying even further from contention, he seems unlikely to be. The Cardinals’ closer has always been considered a trade chip, but this time feels “real.” Helsley even said as much: […]

The San Diego Padres are hanging tough in the postseason picture, but games like the one they had on Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals won’t help much in aiding their cause. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who’s only making his fourth start of the season after getting a late start to 2025 due to […]

The Seattle Mariners turned heads by acquiring 2024 All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Sure, the trade patched up a major hole at first base, but let’s not get it twisted as the Mariners’ focus remains firmly on bringing back another […]

Things have not gone smoothly at all for the Detroit Tigers since coming out of the All-Star break. They’ve been frigid on all facets of the ball, and they’ve won just one out of the six games they’ve had since the break heading into their Thursday night ballgame against the surging Toronto Blue Jays. Alas, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their blistering run of form on Thursday night, routing the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers 11-4 at Comerica Park. Behind a dominant start from left-hander Eric Lauer, which earned praise from Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Toronto improved to an American League-best 61-42, extending its division lead to 4.5 games […]

The Detroit Tigers continue to be in a brutal rut after their embarrassing 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Going into the series, Detroit suffered numerous losses. They lost nine of their last 10 games, losing their momentum as one of the best teams in the American League. Thursday’s game against […]

The Oaklamento Athletics may be spiraling in the standings, but Mason Miller is still delivering fireworks — and now, he’s delivering history. The 26-year-old flamethrower lit up the radar gun with a 104.1 mph fastball Thursday night, tying the fastest pitch of his MLB career and the hardest thrown by any pitcher in the league […]

The Seattle Mariners made the first major splash of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move aimed at addressing their offensive inconsistency. Seattle is firmly in the playoff hunt but still chasing its first-ever World Series appearance—having not reached the ALCS since 2001. Though the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially kicked off trade season by sending first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night — and by all indications, this is just the beginning of their sell-off. In exchange for Naylor, the D-Backs received a pair of young arms in left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-handed pitching prospect Ashton […]

After making a statement in their series win over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays continued their winning ways Thursday. The team began a four-game stint against the AL Central-leading Tigers and easily dispatched Detroit 11-4 behind another strong performance from Eric Lauer. The big lefty drew praise from infielder Ernie Clement after […]

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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the key teams of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. They finally made their first move by trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. Now that he is gone, Eugenio Suarez is now the sole attraction on Arizona’s roster. The New York Yankees are leading the […]

The New York Yankees appear to be in primary pursuit of Eugenio Suarez as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. While the Yankees need a third baseman to improve their defense and provide extra home run power to join Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, they are likely to have quite a bit of company when […]

The Cleveland Guardians are facing some difficult decisions as the 2025 trade deadline looms. The team could become sellers with rumors swirling around closer Emmanual Clase and left fielder Steven Kwan. But there’s one Guardian that former outfielder and current MLB Network analyst Chris Young urged the team to keep. While discussing what Jose Ramirez […]

Just like that, the Major League Baseball trade deadline chaos has begun. Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto kicked the trade deadline off by trading for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor. Many experts anticipate that the Diamondbacks will sell, but all eyes were on Eugenio Suarez. Naylor’s move coming first is a surprise, but […]

The Houston Astros sit atop the AL West as the trade deadline nears, but general manager Dana Brown has made it clear that reinforcements are still needed. After a brutal run of injuries, Brown revealed that acquiring a left-handed bat is now the top priority. Brown spoke to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome before Thursday’s game […]

The Seattle Mariners have sought upgrades to their lineup over the course of the season. With the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the time is now to swing a deal. On Thursday night, Seattle kicked off the activity across the league, adding Arizona Diamondbacks star Josh Naylor. The Mariners are acquiring Naylor from the Diamondbacks, […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and rumors are running rampant around the league. It sounds like the New York Mets are one of the key teams to keep an eye on, as there is speculation that the club is eyeing Harrison Bader or Cedric Mullins as potential targets. It’s said the Mets […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a tear over the last month. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has credited his stars for the turnaround that has them at the top of the American League East. While Toronto and general manager Ross Atkins committed themselves to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. long-term, Bo Bichette’s future was up […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline of July 31 is certain to bring a flurry of activity by contending teams, and the biggest prize appears to be Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The power-hitting infielder is likely to be pursued by a number of teams. Suarez is slashing .252/.325/.593 while blasting 36 home runs […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing tough decisions about their roster. But rather than making splashy additions, the team seems more focused on subtraction — a strategy now influenced by the health of two key left-handed bats: second baseman Nolan Gorman and outfielder Lars Nootbaar. According to Katie Woo […]

It’s the same story every trade deadline: the Dodgers are lurking. This time, it’s Cleveland Guardians flamethrower Emmanuel Clase who’s being linked to Los Angeles, and the fit is as obvious as it is tantalizing. According to former GM and MLB insider Jim Duquette, “You know who has Clase written all over them? Dodgers.” The […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]