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On Friday, the Colorado Rockies traded away third baseman Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees. It was only a matter of time until the Yankees acquired a third baseman, and they decided on going with the lefty from Denver. McMahon has been one of the Rockies’ best players over the last few seasons, but […]

The New York Mets are emerging as one of the most interested teams in Luis Robert Jr. as the MLB trade deadline approaches. With just a week to go before July 31, the Mets have joined a growing list of clubs exploring upgrades in center field, and the standout Chicago White Sox outfielder is firmly […]

The New York Mets (59-44) are already making moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, adding two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. They address their lack of left-handed pitching and better equip themselves for a potentially arduous National League gauntlet this postseason. However, is it possible […]

Once again, the Philadelphia Phillies are in the playoff hunt. At the moment, the team holds the second wild card spot in the NL and are just a half game back of the New York Mets in the NL East. There’s no doubt that with a couple of tweaks, the Phillies would be in an […]

The Boston Red Sox enter their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at less than full strength. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was already without Alex Bregman thanks to injury. Now, he turns to Abraham Toro to take Marcelo Mayer’s spot in the lineup. It is worth mentioning that Los Angeles will be without […]

The New York Yankees officially traded for Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to improve the third base position. It’s a move that’s drawn plenty of reactions around the league. However, one baseball analyst sees big things for McMahon now that he is in New York. During the latest episode of “Foul Territory,” host Erik […]

On Friday, the New York Yankees pulled the trigger to acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium and did not want to wait any longer to fill the much-needed void at the hot corner. The Yankees […]

The New York Yankees made an early trade deadline move Friday, picking up third baseman Ryan McMahon. But the Bombers have many more holes to fill, as they fall behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East race. With the third base question answered, where is Brian Cashman looking now? The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty […]

The New York Mets are in a battle with the Philadelphia Phillies for National League East supremacy. Entering play Friday, the Mets hold a 0.5 game lead over their division rivals. But whoever wins the division, both teams are likely to make the postseason. That makes the Gregory Soto trade highly prudent for the boys […]

The New York Yankees have made their first splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of their biggest needs is an infielder, as Oswald Peraza continues to struggle at the dish. But they needed to prioritize defense, as their infield defense has lost them multiple games already. So, the Yankees made a deal with […]

With the Detroit Tigers recording their 10th loss in the last 11 games, there could be fans wondering what the team plans to do at the trade deadline, though the answer might disappoint them. As there will be rumors around the Tigers ahead of the trade deadline next week, the strategy has been revealed by […]

Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will likely retire after this season, and one writer has already suggested a possible replacement who spent the majority of his MLB career with the franchise. Scott White of CBS Sports recently mentioned that former Braves catcher Brian McCann could be a fit to take the reins once Snitker […]

With the St. Louis Cardinals wrapped in rumors ahead of the trade deadline, one of the pieces that seems likely to be shipped out is relief pitcher Ryan Helsley. Besides the rumors, even the Cardinals pitcher in Helsley gave a percentage of himself being dealt, putting it at 90 percent, leading to people wondering who […]

The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of a brutal 2025 campaign filled wth injuries and lackluster play on the field. They have lost two straight games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games, seeing their record fall to 44-57. The thing about the Braves, ahead of the trade deadline, is that they are […]

Riding a wave of momentum amid a four-game winning streak, the New York Mets (59-44) are looking to stay on the attack by bolstering their bullpen. They completed a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pitching reigns supreme in […]

With Thursday’s trade of first baseman Josh Naylor, it feels like the Arizona Diamondbacks are leaning towards selling before the upcoming MLB trade deadline. The team’s odds at making the postseason were getting slimmer and slimmer as these last few weeks have passed. After dealing Naylor, could Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen make another move involving […]

The New York Yankees are widely viewed as one of the most desperate teams at the MLB trade deadline. As it nears, they’re keeping a close eye on Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan. Alongside them, the Houston Astros also see him as one of the most intriguing names on the market. The 27-year-old All-Star has quietly […]

With the 2025 trade deadline cresting on the horizon, few teams draw the league’s attention quite like the Los Angeles Dodgers. A perennial contender with a willingness to explore bold, franchise-defining deals, the Dodgers now find themselves in a prime position to upgrade their already formidable rotation. The latest name to surface is Minnesota Twins […]

2025 has made it clear that there is still a long way to go in the Miami Marlins’ rebuild. President of baseball operations Peter Bendix is performing a painstakingly thorough reconstruction of the entire organization. The upcoming MLB trade deadline could provide Bendix with more talent if the Marlins’ leader of baseball operations decides to […]

Former MLB superstar Ichiro Suzuki is finally getting his flowers. Ichiro Suzuki headlines one of the most internationally celebrated Baseball Hall of Fame classes in recent memory. On January 21, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner into Cooperstown. The Classic Baseball Era Committee also selected Dave Parker […]

All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has embraced being the focal point of the New York Mets’ bullpen, and he might be open to helping another team during his offseason. Diaz recently told Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post that he would be open to playing for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Blue Jays are primed for a bold move. With a roster still hunting for reliable late-game leverage and a front office facing pressure to maximize the closing championship window of Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the Blue Jays have set their sights on one of […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline next week, one of the needs that has been emphasized for the team is boosting their starting rotation. As the rumors will continue to swirl around the Cubs, an MLB insider suggests that the team should trade a top prospect for a pitcher come the deadline […]

The New York Yankees have interest in acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, there is a “gap” in trade talks between the teams, however. “Suarez has to be easily the Yankees’ top 3B choice but hearing there’s a gap in talks at moment,” Heyman wrote […]

In a 2025 season defined by bold front-office moves, the Philadelphia Phillies stand on the precipice of another potentially seismic deadline swing. With the runaway success of the starting rotation, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Ranger Suarez anchoring an NL-best group, the club’s October ambitions now hinge primarily on the bullpen, a unit that’s been […]

The Colorado Rockies are on pace to have the worst record in MLB history. Safe to say, they are expected to sell pieces at the trade deadline. But with such a poor team, will anyone want any of their pieces? The Rockies do have some relievers who will be coveted at the MLB trade deadline, […]

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 […]