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The Houston Astros’ need for more offense can only be solved through the MLB Trade Deadline. Joe Espada is in danger of getting usurped by the Seattle Mariners in the AL West. He should also be thankful that their division rivals have only won two out of their last 10. With how the statuses of […]

After going into the MLB All-Star break in sole possession of first place in the American League East, courtesy of a wild win against the New York Yankees, fans hoped that the Baltimore Orioles (61-41) had rediscovered their elite form. Pummeling the Texas Rangers in two of three games to begin the second half seemingly […]

Carlos Mendoza’s New York Mets have been on an absolute heater. They have just won seven out of their last game which makes them inch closer to usurping the Atlanta Braves in the NL East standings. While there is still a lot of work before they dethrone the Philadelphia Phillies, the squad just got a […]

Dylan Cease’s no-hitter on Thursday continues to be a topic of conversation among baseball fans. The right-hander made history after becoming the second-ever San Diego Padres pitcher to achieve the feat. Interestingly enough, he was actually close to garnering a hitless outing back in 2022. However, a certain teammate of his was the reason why […]

The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers lost star left fielder Christian Yelich to the injured list Wednesday. The team feared Yelich’s lower back ailment could cost him the remainder of the 2024 season. After considering his options, Yelich has decided to rehab the injury instead of getting season-ending surgery, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on X. […]

The Seattle Mariners’ once promising season is on the verge of a total collapse. As the team deals with injuries and offensive ineptitude, it is imperative that the Mariners buy aggressively at the MLB trade deadline. If Seattle hopes to reach the playoffs, the team must bring in offensive reinforcements. The Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir […]

The Texas Rangers sit outside the playoff picture with just under a week to go before the MLB trade deadline. With veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi both healthy and on expiring deals, now is the time for the Rangers to recoup the assets they spent to win the World Series last year. ESPN’s […]

The Oakland Athletics have had a rough start to the 2024 season. As such, the team has been mentioned in numerous trade rumors as a means of sparking an improvement. One player the Athletics were rumored to float is relief pitcher Mason Miller. Nevertheless, Miller’s injury status could see his trade chances take a hit. […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]

The San Diego Padres shut out the Washington Nationals en route to a 3-0 win on Thursday. It was an afternoon that included a complete game no-hitter from starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who revealed a key message to manager Mike Shildt following his stellar performance in Washington, D.C. Cease went nine innings, striking out nine […]

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and Jonathan India is rumored to be on the move from the Cincinnati Reds. In a recent report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, India has been connected to the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The move would be a significant addition for both teams, who have struggled […]

The San Diego Padres wanted to give their pitching staff a major boost when they acquired Dylan Cease in a trade from the Chicago White Sox. On Thursday, Cease proved the Padres right in their all-out pursuit. Cease pitched the second no-hitter in Padres history, taking down the Washington Nationals 3-0. Throwing 114 pitches, Cease […]

Despite consistently having one of the lowest payrolls in the sport the Tampa Bay Rays seem to always be in the MLB playoff conversation. While the Rays haven’t made a ton of noise on the field this year, the franchise is still being discussed regularly as the MLB trade deadline approaches. At 51-51, the Rays […]

It’s no secret that the Miami Marlins will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. With a 37-65 record the Marlins are well out of the playoff race but they do have several players on the roster that can be impact players for a contending team. Miami’s bullpen in particular boasts multiple arms that could […]

Will the Pittsburgh Pirates buy or sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline? Pittsburgh currently holds a 52-50 record, which places them third in the National League Central. The Pirates are still alive in the NL Wild Card conversation as well. One American League executive isn’t sure the Pirates should add ahead of the deadline, […]

What do you get for the person who has everything? That’s what onlookers will be thinking as the Los Angeles Dodgers traverse the MLB trade deadline, which sits just five days away. The Dodgers, of course, don’t literally have everything. They could use some pitching depth amid their myriad of injuries and another dependable outfield […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is a popular trade candidate as the 2024 deadline draws near. Questions have also emerged about whether or not Crotchet will continue to start games as the season continues. Some rumors have suggested that the 25-year-old could move to the bullpen so he doesn’t throw too many innings. Crochet, […]

Being the best team in baseball doesn’t obligate a franchise to buy at the trade deadline. There is a certain expectation that comes with holding the best record in the MLB though and the Philadelphia Phillies anticipate more than just getting the top seed in the playoffs. It’s World Series or bust for the Phils […]

The New York Yankees are currently in second place in the American League East. New York is looking to upgrade the roster ahead of the trade deadline, and two Chicago Cubs players are being linked to the ball club, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “The Cubs are another potential Yankees trade partner. Nico Hoerner […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us, and there should be a few blockbuster moves here and there as teams look to better position themselves in the hunt for a World Series title. But for the Chicago Cubs, those championship hopes appear to be dwindling by the day. They are currently last in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ chances of making a postseason run hang in the balance of Christian Yelich’s back injury. Even if the star outfielder has to undergo season-ending surgery, Milwaukee is going to make a push to improve at the deadline. At 59-43, the Brew Crew lead the National League Central by six games. They’re in […]

In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the St. Louis Cardinals before the MLB trade deadline. Flaherty’s 6.75 ERA across nine games pitched in Baltimore tells you everything you need to know about his performance with the Orioles. Nevertheless, the Orioles are reportedly open to a reunion with the starting pitcher, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned some heads when they designated James Paxton for assignment, thereby removing him from the 40-man roster. Paxton had been struggling as of late, and the Dodgers clearly saw no more room for Paxton on the big-league roster, cutting him loose in favor of top prospect River Ryan after he struggled […]

It’s the Miami Marlins’ favorite time of the year: the trade deadline. It’s time for them to give up their best players to good teams. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is among the many Miami players to follow Luis Arraez’s lead and head out of town. Chisholm is a player that’s…pretty solid but, at least this season, […]

There is no doubt that the Chicago White Sox are in a deep hole as they have the worst record in baseball with people estimating that they will be sellers rather than buyers at the trade deadline on July 30. One of the players people are putting in trade rumors is White Sox star Luis […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Athletics Angels. The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are playing the role of spoiler, and right now, they are succeeding. They are in the lower half of the American League West standings with no shot […]

The Subway Series ended on Wednesday night with a blowout win for the New York Mets. The Mets beat the New York Yankees 12-3 to complete the season sweep of their crosstown rivals. As the Yankees continue to sputter, their fans have reached their breaking point. Video has emerged of a fight breaking out in […]

Toronto Blue Jays and former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is planning to retire following the 2024 season, per ESPN. ESPN provided a quote from Kiermaier about the decision. “I’m more than happy,” Kiermaier said Wednesday. “I’m at peace with my decision. The year is not over yet. Who knows what’s left in store?” […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a prospect signing that usually would not garner much response. Fans cheered, however, when they saw the Brewers locked up Jadyn Fielder, son of former Brewer Prince Fielder. The news was broken by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 19-year-old infielder went undrafted in the MLB draft and was available for any […]

The New York Yankees stink. Despite getting another MVP-level campaign from Aaron Judge and a fantastic season from Juan Soto, the Yankees have cooled off immensely after a red-hot start, losing 17 of their last 25 games. They’re still comfortably in the playoff picture but if things don’t turn around quickly, they’ll easily drop out. […]

The New York Mets may be the little brother MLB team in the Big Apple but they just showed their big brother up in a way they haven’t done in over a decade. They swept the New York Yankees in this year’s Subway Series, taking all four games. It’s the first time since 2013 that […]

Injuries have been haunting the Los Angeles Dodgers all season long, but they are really beginning to mount for the National League West powerhouse as we reach the end of July. And while the front office is doing whatever they can to stop the bleeding, there’s only so much you can do when there’s a […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and this year’s deadline is expected to be just as hectic as ever. Deadline day always sees a ton of trades made around the league, both big and small. Contending teams will look to add the missing pieces for a World Series […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Mets prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Mets. The Atlanta Braves are in real trouble. They continue to lose games. They continue to lose ground in the National League wild card race. They’re still likely to make the playoffs, but the big […]

The Chicago White Sox are the most important team at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. They hold the worst record in all of baseball and have multiple valuable pieces that will bring in a haul to set them up for the future. Luis Robert Jr., when healthy, is one of the premier players in all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

The injuries keep piling up for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers. This time, Kyle Hurt, one of the top pitching prospects in the Dodgers organization, is going to mis significant time with an elbow injury. Hurt, the Dodgers’ No. 5 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery after injuring his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox are on opposite ends of the standings ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Phillies are a World Series favorite with the best record in baseball. The White Sox are in dead last and looking to move on from their valuable pieces. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

The Giants make the trip to San Francisco to face the Giants! These two teams are trending in opposite directions. The Dodgers are red-hot as one of the best teams in the MLB and then the Giants have had issues with consistency this year. The Dodgers have won the first two games in this series […]