MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 12

The Seattle Mariners are one of baseball’s best surprises this season, especially with the play of star catcher Cal Raleigh. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Seattle is rumored to be looking at shopping a few players. One of those players is Gold Glove winner Dylan Moore, per The Athletic. There’s a catch though in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have disappointed their fans this season, by losing countless games and struggling to muster runs. One of the Bucs who is having a great season, though, is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller is a hot trade candidate, but the team may not be willing to move him after all. “Trading right-hander Mitch […]

The New York Mets made their first significant move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for two right-handed pitchers—Wellington Aracena, ranked as the organization’s No. 19 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and Cameron Foster. With the Mets bullpen needing reinforcement and the division race tightening, […]

After battling back into playoff contention with a 10-game winning streak at the beginning of July, the Boston Red Sox have now lost five of their last seven matchups. With trade rumors swirling as the deadline approaches, Alex Bregman is doing his best to help the team avoid distractions. “Us as players should just focus […]

What is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest need heading into the trade deadline? Starting pitching? No, ironically enough, Los Angeles has actually gotten their starting lineup more or less in place, with the highly anticipated return of Blake Snell only strengthening the unit. How about their closer? Well, that, too, may soon be getting better […]

The St. Louis Cardinals expect to be busy over the next few days as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Relievers such as Ryan Helsley are expected to receive interest from contending teams. However, it won’t only be relievers at the center of trade discussions. Utilityman Brendan Donovan could also find himself on the move. The […]

The New York Yankees returned home on Friday but the sloppy play that marred a six-game road trip followed the team back to the Bronx. The Yankees committed two more errors and watched the bullpen implode as they dropped the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Following New York’s sixth loss in the last nine […]

The San Diego Padres have some ground to make up in the National League West. As the Major League Baseball trade deadline looms, the Padres have been attached to multiple starting pitchers. With prospects like Braden Nett, San Diego can make a lot of different things happen. However, their MLB trade deadline answer could be […]

Eugenio Suarez is unquestionably baseball’s most coveted trade candidate as a multitude of teams have shown interest in the veteran ahead of the deadline. But with the New York Yankees out of the Suarez sweepstakes, where will the Arizona Diamondbacks’ All-Star end up? MLB insider Jon Heyman gave his take on the most probable Suarez […]

After so many rumors surrounding him at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, Josh Naylor is on a new team. The former Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman is now with the Seattle Mariners. He and fellow infielder Eugenio Suarez were two of the bigger names on the MLB trade deadline market. Now, however, Naylor will join […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Emmanuel Clase, a star closer for the Cleveland Guardians. Reports have suggested that the Guardians plan to keep Clase, but perhaps the right trade offer will entice Cleveland. LA could use the bullpen upgrade, but it remains to be seen whether Cleveland will […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals find themselves in a complicated position with All-Star starter Seth Lugo. Despite his name being frequently floated in trade rumors, Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear on Wednesday that Kansas City is in no rush to move on from its ace. […]

The New York Yankees addressed a glaring need at third base by acquiring Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Colorado Rockies Friday. The Yankees were expected to upgrade the hot corner before the trade deadline this season. The team has received very little production from the position in 2025 and manager Aaron Boone believes […]

When the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants earlier this season, the deal was billed as a retooling, instead of an outright sell to start a larger rebuild. While Devers is a big-named slugger with accolades headlined by three All-Star appearances, two Silver-Slugger awards, and a World Series ring, […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the fence at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. On one hand, young stars like Jac Caglianone have given Kansas City faith. On the other, the Royals have plenty of players the could trade, like Seth Lugo and Lucas Erceg. If they make a move at the MLB trade […]

The New York Yankees may be starting to change their philosophy, at least gradually. Longtime general manager Brian Cashman resisted the temptation to go all in on Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez and instead filled the team’s third baseman needs by swinging a trade with the Colorado Rockies for Ryan McMahon. The 2024 All-Star is […]

The Seattle Mariners have been fringe contenders throughout the season. Cal Raleigh has set records with his performance at the plate while Julio Rodriguez has blossomed into the team’s leader. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, the Mariners made their move. Seattle traded two prospects for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor on […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Houston Astros are heavily involved in ongoing rumors. Many expect the club to make some sort of move, considering Houston is in first place in the AL West. With a potential trade incoming, here is how Jose Altuve impacts the club’s trade plans. Insider […]

The New York Yankees, as usual, have aspirations of winning a World Series. Last season, they were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic with their defense being the primary reason. They didn’t do much to improve defensively during the offseason. But on Friday, they finally traded with the Colorado Rockies for […]

As the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, the Minnesota Twins have made a roster move that could go under the radar but signals another chapter closed. Catcher Jair Camargo has officially been released, per MLB.com’s transaction log, just days after being designated for assignment when the club claimed backstop Jhonny Pereda off waivers from the […]

The New York Yankees are under as much pressure as any other Major League Baseball team at this year’s deadline. After the Seattle Mariners pulled the trigger and traded for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sprang into action. New York swung a deal that netted them Colorado third baseman […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]