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The Juan Soto blockbuster trade to the San Diego Padres has caught everyone’s attention. Rarely does a player of Soto’s caliber ever get traded, let alone when he’s just 23 years old. The Soto trade could very well change the landscape of the MLB for many seasons to come. Among the folks who reacted to […]

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer nearly upended the Juan Soto MLB trade deadline deal with the Washington Nationals due to his no-trade clause. Hosmer rejected a deal to the Nationals, with the Padres then reportedly entertaining trade offers for him. Well, it didn’t take long for the club to find a suitor. The […]

The biggest piece of the 2022 MLB trade deadline has fallen now that Juan Soto and Josh Bell have been traded from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres. But there are still a lot of moves to be made over the next few hours before the deadline closes shut. One of the busiest […]

The Juan Soto trade saga came to a conclusion this morning when it was announced that he was traded to the San Diego Padres. The move has taken the MLB by storm, and many fans are excited to see what Soto and the Padres can do throughout the rest of the 2022 season.One person who […]

Two teams in the thick of the NL playoff race will meet face-to-face on the diamond as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves down in the deep south. Kick up your feet and relax by joining us for our MLB odds series, where our Phillies-Braves prediction and pick will be made. Entering play […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were in serious need of another top-end reliever ahead of Tuesday’s MLB Trade Deadline. With just hours to go before it hits, they’ve made a splash. The Jays have acquired right-handers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop from the Miami Marlins in exchange for one of their top prospects, Jordan Groshans. Via […]

After one of the worst stints in New York Yankees history, the Bronx Bombers have successfully rid themselves of Joey Gallo in an MLB trade deadline deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Pat Ragazzo of FanNation.com, the Dodgers are giving Gallo a much-needed lifeline, and in doing so will send right-handed pitcher Clayton Beeter […]

The San Diego Padres are going all in to compete for a World Series title this season. General manager A.J. Preller pulled off the biggest trades in MLB history Tuesday morning by acquiring World Series champion and generational talent Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. This changes the entire perspective of the league as there […]

Mayday! There’s a fierce inter-league matchup that is coming in hot! The Arizona Diamondbacks will test out their luck as they prepare for battle in Cleveland for game two of this series when they take on the Guardians. It is time to check out our  MLB odds series, where our Diamondbacks-Guardians prediction and pick will […]

The San Diego Padres have won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this morning. While official terms of the deal are not out yet, the Padres will land Soto, as well as Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell, in return for a massive haul of prospects going the other way. In the blink of an eye, the […]

They may be overlooked when considering the World Series favorites, but the Atlanta Braves are still a strong contender. Atlanta currently has a record of 62-41 and sits 3.5 games back in the NL East. Even if they are unable to catch the Mets for first place they are in a prime position to secure […]

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals managed to pull off one of the craziest trades in MLB history on Tuesday. Juan Soto is officially headed to San Diego, as the crown jewel of the trade deadline has finally been offloaded by the Nationals. The Padres are acquiring Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the […]

Two familiar foes in the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay rays will meet for the first of a short two-game series that has major playoff implications on Tuesday. Join us for our  MLB odds series, where our Blue Jays-Rays prediction and pick will be revealed for all to see. Entering today’s matchup, the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will host their NL Central rival, the Chicago Cubs, for game one of this three-game series. Can the Cubs keep their hot streak going or will the Cardinals show dominance at home? Let’s find out. Here are the Cubs-Cardinals MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Cubs-Cardinals Odds Chicago Cubs: +1.5 […]

It is finally happening. Juan Soto is on his way to the next chapter of his still-young MLB career, as the San Diego Padres won the Juan Soto sweepstakes as they are set to acquire the 23-year-old Dominican from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals are also getting themselves a huge haul in return for Juan […]

The New York Yankees acquired All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo last season from the Texas Rangers. Everyone was excited to see what Gallo could do in New York. A left-handed hitter with a ton of pop and a short right field porch? It seemed like a match made in Heaven. However, it was anything but. Gallo […]

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals have agreed in principle on a blockbuster trade involving Juan Soto and Josh Bell. Padres veteran Eric Hosmer is also reportedly part of the monster deal and is slated to go to the Nationals, but Washington is on Hosmer’s no-trade list and he must give approval for the […]

The New York Yankees will host the Seattle Mariners tonight for game two of a three-game series where the Yankees won game one 7-2. Can they defend their home field once again or will the Mariners fire back? Let’s find out. Here are the Mariners-Yankees MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Mariners-Yankees Odds Seattle […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers tonight at PNC Park for game one of a mid-week three-game series. Can the Pirates find a way out of a slump or will the Brewers keep rolling for the lead in the division? Let’s get into it. Here are the Brewers-Pirates MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly sending Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres, per Jon Morosi. Soto was linked to the Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals heading into the MLB trade deadline, but the Padres ultimately won out. Jeff Passan revealed the return package. The Nationals got a haul in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 69-33 record so far this season and hold a strong lead in the NL West. They clearly have their sights set on larger goals and will be looking to contend for a World Series. The franchise already leads the MLB in payroll and has shown no hesitancy to shell […]

The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets tonight for game two of this three-game series, as the trade deadline is now upon us. Can the Nationals pull off an upset tonight or will the Mets continue on their winning streak? Let’s find out. Here are the Mets-Nationals MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: […]

The San Diego Padres are “getting close” to a deal for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale. Fellow MLB insiders Jon Heyman and Mark Feinsand also report momentum for the Padres on Soto, with Jon Morosi saying the trade is “on the verge” of happening and is in the […]

With the MLB Trade Deadline quickly nearing, the Toronto Blue Jays have yet to make a move. An immediate need is a starter and/or reliever, but they’ve also shifted their focus to potentially acquiring another outfielder to fill in for George Springer after his latest injury. The Jays are showing interest in Chicago Cubs stud […]

The clock is ticking for teams to make their moves ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With only several hours left before the deadline, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, among those considered the likeliest to get shipped, remains on the Cubs’ roster, but that might not be the case for long, with Ken Rosenthal […]

The Houston Astros acquired 1B/OF Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the trade isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Here is how it all went down, per Jeff Passan. Astros receive: 1B/OF Trey Mancini, RHP Jayden Murray Orioles receive: RHP Seth Johnson, RHP Chayce McDermott […]

The Minnesota Twins are acquiring Jorge Lopez from Baltimore Orioles, per Jon Heyman. Lopez, formerly the Orioles closer, has been fantastic in 2022. The right-hander owns a sparkling 1.68 ERA to go along with a 0.97 WHIP and 19 saves. He is arguably the most underrated reliever in baseball. Mark Feinsand reports that Baltimore received […]

With just hours left in the MLB Trade Deadline, the San Diego Padres are still seen as one of the frontrunners to pull off a blockbuster for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto. They know it’s going to take a boatload of prospects in order to land Soto, but the organization is optimistic that more top-level […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been battling to stay afloat in the National League playoff race this season, and are embroiled in a tightly contested fight for the top spot in the NL Central with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals have been rumored to be aggressive players when it comes to the 2022 MLB trade […]

On Monday, the Houston Astros made a splash on the trade market, acquiring catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a pair of prospects. Vazquez was the longest-tenured player on Boston’s roster and the whole situation was even more bizarre because the deal literally got done during batting practice before the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals checked one of the items on their to-do list ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline when they made a move to acquire veteran southpaw Jose Quintana along with right-hander Chris Stratton via a swap with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Quintana will bring stability to the Cardinals’ pitching rotation which has struggled […]

The MLB trade deadline is upon us and teams are scouring the market in search of the players that can take them over the edge. One team that has been especially active in the trade market is the New York Yankees. The team has already added right-handed starter Frankie Montas and righty reliever Lou Trivino […]

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has been among those being mentioned quite a lot in discussions ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and boy did he look as though he was really making teams go after him when he pitched for five scoreless innings Monday night against the Minnesota Twins. However, Skubal got […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have World Series aspirations this season. They entered the season as many experts’ pick to reach the Fall Classic. But the New York Yankees have dominated AL East headlines this season. Despite enjoying a successful year, the Blue Jays find themselves trailing New York by 12 games in the division. But Toronto […]

The San Diego Padres are one of three reported finalists in the Juan Soto trade sweepstakes as deadline day hits, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals the other contenders, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reports Tuesday morning “a growing sense that the Padres are […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are two teams with playoff aspirations after missing the 2021 postseason. Both clubs want to strengthen their rosters ahead of the MLB trade deadline. And both would benefit from adding starting pitching. According to Jon Heyman, the Phillies and Twins are interested in Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle. Mahle’s […]

New Atlanta Braves outfielder Robbie Grossman immediately met with reporters following the Detroit Tigers loss on Monday night. But the loss was the last thing on anyone’s mind. The Tigers traded Grossman to the Braves following the game in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Kris Anglin. The 32-year-old is a free agent at season’s end. […]

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros are hard at work ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. And their paths crossed on Monday night, resulting in a trade. The Braves traded left-handed reliever Will Smith to the Astros in exchange for right-hander Jake Odorizzi, according to MLB reporter Mark Berman. Smith heads to a Houston team […]

Just hours after finally pulling the trigger on a Josh Hader trade that sent their long-time reliever to the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers made another move for their bullpen. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Brewers are getting reliever Matt Bush of the Texas Rangers via a trade. The trade is […]