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The Toronto Blue Jays, surging back from a transitional 2024 and boasting one of the AL’s most dangerous lineups, are now poised for an aggressive push at the 2025 trade deadline. Their focus? Left-handed ace MacKenzie Gore of the Washington Nationals, arguably the top controllable arm on the block this summer. With a 3.52 ERA, […]

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were one of the busiest teams ahead of the trade deadline. They made buyers moves to add veteran pieces around a young core of offensive weapons ready to contend for the World Series. The team traded for a great reliever in Gregory Soto, and they made another deal for Austin […]

While there are rumors surrounding St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, he is not seen as the most sought-after player on the team, according to the latest report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley who commanded rumors around the league that appear to have more interest when it comes to […]

Currently one and a half games behind the New York Mets in the NL East, it’s clear that there is still work to do for the Philadelphia Phillies. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is no stranger to making noise at the MLB trade deadline. Now, with the deadline just over 54 hours away, will […]

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, it is natural to hear scuttlebutt from teams all over the league about possible trade deals. It appears that the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are rumored to be selling this season, are once again at the center of a rumor. The Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays have been […]

With rumors swirling around Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan, there have been many teams linked to the left fielder, but the latest shows the specific ball clubs that have the most interest. As the baseball world comes up with possible trades for the Guardians’ player Kwan, Ken Rosenthal provides more insight into how his market […]

The Chicago Cubs, armed with one of the deepest farm systems in the league and riding the momentum of their post-deadline surge, are primed for a bold run at one of the game’s most coveted arms, MacKenzie Gore of the Washington Nationals. At just 26 years old, Gore is a left-handed All-Star with a 3.52 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers are in constant rumors along with other huge teams like the New York Yankees and New York Mets, the ball clubs are also connected to one specific player on the Minnesota Twins. With the Dodgers and other teams approaching the trade deadline on July 31, the latest intel from ESPN […]

The New York Yankees are desperately searching for some pitching, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. New York is linked to Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller and Washington Nationals hurler MacKenzie Gore, per an ESPN report. “The Yankees want a starting pitcher and Keller, while not the best starter seemingly available, would be […]

Third baseman Ryan McMahon has already shown flashes of efficiency since joining the New York Yankees, and one previous mentor might have seen it coming from a mile away. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, former Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu gave McMahon a glowing recommendation when New York approached him about his former Colorado Rockies […]

The Washington Nationals are languishing at the bottom of the standings in the National League East, which justifies their stance as sellers ahead of the approaching 2025 MLB trade deadline on Thursday. The movement has already started for the Nats, with the New York Yankees acquiring infielder Amed Rosario on Saturday. A pitcher could be […]

Shane Bieber has spent his entire big league career with the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time All-Star and 2020 American League Cy Young winner is coming off Tommy John surgery and has yet to pitch in 2025. Nevertheless, Jeff Passan of ESPN believes the Chicago Cubs could still try to acquire the 30-year-old starting pitcher. ESPN […]

With the news of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passing away at 65 years old, there is no doubt that his legacy in baseball will live on forever. As the baseball world mourns the death of the Cubs icon in Sandberg, manager Craig Counsell would speak on the impact and the relationships he had with […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tough position ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is sailing toward another disappointing season, under general manager Ben Cherington. While Cherington is still at the helm of the ship, a new report states that he may not be around too much longer. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes […]

The baseball world is in mourning following the sad news of the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg on Monday. Tributes to the former Cubs star immediately poured in after he lost his battle with prostate cancer at the age of 65. Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts also shared […]

Few pitchers possess the tantalizing mix of youth, production, and upside that Washington’s MacKenzie Gore brings to this year’s trade landscape. At only 26 and fresh off his first All-Star selection, Gore offers the Washington Nationals a unique dilemma: leverage a rare asset for maximum future value or keep a budding ace through their next […]

In his prime DJ LeMahieu was an incredibly valuable player, blending elite defense with impressive offensive production. But injuries and age have diminished the three-time All-Star and, in the middle of his seventh season with the New York Yankees, LeMahieu was designated for assignment. While the Yankees are done with DJ, LeMahieu isn’t done with […]

Wade Boggs knew it was coming. That much was clear when he broke down in tears just days before the world learned that Ryne Sandberg, his Hall of Fame classmate and friend, had passed away. The former MLB stars, both inducted into Cooperstown in 2005, shared a bond that went beyond baseball. “He’s my classmate,” […]

The New York Yankees are going to have to hold steady as they navigate the next few days without star right fielder Aaron Judge, who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a strained flexor in his right elbow. And they’re not off to the best of starts, as they were on the receiving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a much-needed boost to their battered pitching staff, as left-hander Blake Snell is expected to return to the rotation Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Snell injury update comes at a pivotal time for L.A., which has seen its pitching depth tested by a wave of setbacks. […]

The Chicago White Sox are markedly better in 2025 than they were throughout the entirety of their rot-infested 2024 campaign, but that is such a low bar to clear. With the trade deadline coming up, the White Sox are going to be unquestioned sellers, especially when they have a poor 39-68 record. And sharks appear […]

Monday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres was a rollercoaster for the New York Mets. Tempers flared early as manager Carlos Mendoza got ejected for defending a fuming Juan Soto after the Mets’ slugger was called out on strikes. And infielder Mark Vientos experienced a full range of emotions in an eventful two-inning span. Facing […]

The Milwaukee Brewers swung a trade for Danny Jansen on Monday evening. The deal with the Tampa Bay Rays improved the team’s catching depth. However, it’s unlikely Milwaukee is done adding to its team before the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. And the next deal could involve Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan O’Hearn. The Brewers are interested […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a bold move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays while designating Eric Haase for assignment. In a candid moment after the announcement, manager Pat Murphy didn’t hold back about the difficulty of the roster decision. Murphy’s words came in response to a […]

The Seattle Mariners got the spark they were looking for Monday night, and it came off the bat of their newest slugger. In the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park, Josh Naylor crushed a 420-foot solo shot to right field off Athletics starter Joey Estes, marking his first home run since being […]

Eugenio Suarez is in the middle of one of the best seasons of his career; heading into the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Monday night clash against the Detroit Tigers, Suarez is slashing .247/.319/.579 on the season with 36 home runs and 87 runs batted in — making him one of the most attractive trade targets on the […]

On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians received bombshell news about closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave as part of an MLB investigation into sports betting. As a result, Cleveland has lost its top trade chip. And their plans involving other trade chips, such as Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, have been changed. Cleveland […]

The New York Mets red-hot surge in the National League playoff race took a fiery turn Monday night in San Diego, when manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the top of the third inning of a pivotal matchup against the San Diego Padres. Mendoza’s dismissal came after he intervened during a heated confrontation between star […]

The baseball world received unfortunate news on Monday after the Chicago Cubs announced the death of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. He was 65 years old. Last year, Sandberg revealed that he was battling prostate cancer. After showing signs of healing, the fatal disease worsened and spread to other organs in December. He […]

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers were able to secure a win in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds after a rough series in Boston, they did not leave the contest unscathed, as not one but two of their starting infielders are at risk of landing on the injury list. Discussing how it felt to […]

San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease gave fans and teammates a major scare on Monday night. The Padres pitcher was struck by a 99.6 mph one-hop come-backer during a scoreless second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. The ball, hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor, deflected off the back of Cease’s head, causing […]

Zach Eflin took the mound on Monday as the Baltimore Orioles squared off against a red-hot Toronto Blue Jays team. And one bizarre and frustrating moment during his outing had Orioles fans calling for a robot umpire takeover. Facing Ernie Clement in the top of the fourth inning, Eflin laid a 90 mph sinker right […]

The Detroit Tigers’ starting pitchers achieved a feat that the majors haven’t seen since 1949 during Monday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Going into the series, the Tigers went through a rough stretch of games. They were coming off of losing 10 of their last 11 contests before finally recovering with consecutive wins against the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans held their breath Monday night after a terrifying scene at Camden Yards involving veteran outfielder George Springer. During the ninth inning of Toronto’s loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph sinker, collapsing immediately in the batter’s box. The pitch, delivered by […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks, and a few other teams hoping to make a trade, suffered an injury scare on Monday night when Eugenio Suarez was hit in the hand by a fast ball. The Diamondbacks are on the road for a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers, and Suarez left the game in the ninth inning […]

The Atlanta Braves found a spark from the face of the franchise Monday night, as Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed a towering 468-foot two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals, tying the game 2-2 in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. The blast was Acuña’s longest of the season and tied for the sixth-longest in […]

On Monday, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. The Cubs made the announcement official on their X page, stating: “With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.” The Sandberg family also put out an official statement on Instagram that read: “To Ryne’s […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez started his Major League Baseball career with the Detroit Tigers back in 2014. Now, over 10 years later, there is a chance that he gets traded back to Detroit. There is also a chance that his last game with the Diamondbacks is against the Tigers, as the two teams […]

The San Francisco Giants are calling on youth in a pivotal moment, as top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt prepares to make his Major League debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Whisenhunt’s arrival has drawn strong support — both in the clubhouse and across social media. The […]