MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 16

Despite the team’s tendency to trade away key players, the Miami Marlins have decided not to include outfielder Kyle Stowers in any negotiations ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The Marlins have clarified that Stowers is off the market, even as other vital players remain part of ongoing trade rumors, according to Craig Mish. […]

After a strong start to the 2025 season, the New York Yankees have run very hot and cold as of late. The last few weeks have been a test for last year’s American League pennant winners. Friday night’s loss to the Atlanta Braves was the team’s third in a row, a streak they hope to […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to spiral in the standings, but Cedric Mullins isn’t ready to call time on his run with the club just yet. As MLB trade deadline chatter heats up, the 30-year-old outfielder addressed swirling speculation with a blunt but clear message. The Orioles, who are expected to be sellers this month, have […]

The Colorado Rockies are making the moves at a crucial time. They just drafted Ethan Holiday, the son of former Rockies player Matt Holiday.  Additionally, they are looking to shake things up in the realm of trades before the official deadline of July 31. As a result, the Rockies are potentially looking at trading right-handed […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been mentioned in trade rumors quite frequently over the past year. According to a recent report from Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Clase isn’t the only Guardians reliever rumored to be traded before the 2025 deadline, however. “Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Smith and Clasé. […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to make several moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, in order to improve the team. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is revealing some of the team’s strategy. “To me, it’s just how do we focus on the Cubs winning as many games as possible?” Hoyer said, per The […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended the first half of the regular season on a high. A dominant stretch from the Blue Jays’ offense fueled a 10-game winning streak. That run helped Toronto climb into first place in the American League East. Despite completing a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earlier this season, the pressure […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with Paul Skenes trade rumors for a while now. Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball already. And he is widely viewed as a generational talent. However, the Pirates are well outside of playoff contention at this time. This has led to speculation about his future in Pittsburgh, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team in disarray. Sure, they have a few truly elite players like Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, who helped to elevate their statuses at All-Star weekend, but the Pirates are almost 20 games below .500, have no hope of a playoff spot in the National League Central, and once again […]

The MLB All-Star break allowed the Philadelphia Phillies (55-41) to regroup after a rough West Coast trip that saw them lose a series each to the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres, but beyond that, the time off also afforded management a chance to thoroughly assess its roster. When Dave Dombrowski is left to […]

The Chicago Cubs started out the second half of their season with a win over the Boston Red Sox. The win snapped Boston’s 10-game winning streak. However, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins has a lot on his plate over the next week. Chicago needs to add players like Jacob deGrom at the Major League Trade […]

The Chicago White Sox are once again looking to trade Luis Robert Jr. at the deadline. When the team tried to move Robert last year the fact that he’s under club control through the 2027 season was viewed as a selling point. In 2025, the struggling center fielder’s contract, which includes team options for the […]

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and some teams are still seemingly deciding on of they will be buyers or sellers. On Friday, rumors ignited around the Kansas City Royals after insider Ken Rosenthal speculated the front office could be sellers at the deadline despite having already traded for Adam Frazier. During a guest […]

The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in Major League Baseball. Remarkably, they have leveled up and are contenders for the World Series. Even with that, the Tigers might need to make a deal at the MLB trade deadline to address their needs. Moreover, several Tigers prospects may be dealt to improve the team. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the best team in the National League and look poised to make another run. Regardless, it does not mean they won’t make a deal to improve at the MLB trade deadline. There is a chance the Dodgers’ prospects might be sent off to a team for a player who […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez suffered a finger injury in the All-Star game, and there was uncertainty about how much time he might have to miss. The good news is that Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he should be good to go. The injury happened after he got hit by a pitch […]

The Chicago Cubs have started moving with the MLB Trade Deadline looming on the horizon. The Cubs have signed right-hander Spencer Turnbull after his release by the Blue Jays, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. The veteran reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal and will begin work at the Cubs’ Arizona Complex League affiliate. Now 32, […]

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan made his second consecutive All-Star team in 2025. With the Guardians struggling for the most part — 46-49 record and in fourth place in the American League Central — Kwan’s name has been mentioned in recent trade rumors. Aside from the obvious “he’s a really good player”, why should the […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, attention for Pittsburgh Pirates is shifting beyond rookie phenom Paul Skenes. Veteran right-hander Mitch Keller is now emerging as a legitimate trade candidate for the Pirates. Despite a 3–10 record, Keller has quietly delivered a solid campaign. He owns a 3.48 ERA, 1.143 WHIP, and 2.6 fWAR across […]

It’s crunch time for the New York Yankees. They are making some critical additions to their roster as the MLB trade deadline approaches.  Before their series with the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees added two right-handed pitchers. They added Rico Garcia and optioned Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  But there is a push for them to […]

Two questions hover above the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-58): how high is Paul Skenes’ ceiling, and when will the Buccos trade him? The fantastic right-handed pitcher, who just started his second straight MLB All-Star Game, appears destined to become one of the highest-paid hurlers of all-time at some point in the future. Extending or re-signing him […]

Of every team in Major League Baseball, none have been a more pleasant surprise than the St. Louis Cardinals. The team entered the season hoping to remain competitive for a short stretch before general manager Michael Girsch sold their veterans on the trade market. Now, however, the Cardinals could try to upgrade pieces like Nolan […]

It has been a rough season for the Arizona Diamondbacks because they have struggled to find much consistency. The biggest issue has been their pitching. Injuries have decimated them, but on top of that, it has been a bad year for the staff. They have talent and could make a run in the second half, […]

The Boston Red Sox enter the second half of the Major League Baseball season with a lot of momentum. Their 10-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the league. The pressure is on Craig Breslow to upgrade the roster ahead of a playoff run. One of the Red Sox’s biggest needs is starting […]

The Major League Baseball trade season has been relatively quiet so far. Rafael Devers’ move to the San Francisco Giants is the only blockbuster trade that has happened. However, the chances that the Cleveland Guardians move Emmanuel Clase are getting better and better. If that does happen, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies could […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having an excellent season at 55-41 and holding a half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Things are rolling for the Phillies as they get ready to exit the All-Star break, but they still might need to make a deal at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

Mason Miller made waves when he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. The 26-year-old has grown into one of the better closers in the league and is one of the bright spots of Mark Kotsay’s pitching staff. Unfortunately for him, the Athletics manager might be without his top reliever once the MLB trade […]

The New York Mets are in a good spot as they come out of the All-Star break. The Mets are 55-42 and just a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first in the National League East. New York is also holding onto the second Wild Card spot in the NL. With the 2025 MLB trade […]

The Seattle Mariners are having a good season, sitting at 51-45 and trailing the Houston Astros by one game in the American League West at the All-Star break. Although they are doing well, the M’s could still make some adjustments at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. As the end of July draws near, the Mariners’ […]

The San Diego Padres are having a good season, coming into the post-All-Star break. Currently, San Diego is 52-44 entering the second half of the season. But there is a chance the Padres trade for some help to increase their chances of making a deep playoff run. Ultimately, the Padres’ trade deadline needs have them […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are locked in an intense divisional race with the New York Mets. They have the offensive core to compete for a title. But Ken Rosenthal says they are looking for help in other places. The insider expects the Phillies to add bullpen pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline. What can we […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are having a great season. The Brewers have won their last seven games heading into the All-Star break, and now sit 1.0 games back in the National League Central division. With that, Milwaukee holds the top Wild Card spot in the NL by a healthy margin. However, if the team wants to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are obviously buying ahead of the MLB trade deadline. However, will LA swing a trade with a team that has been a fairly consistent contender in recent seasons? According to ESPN Los Angeles, “whispers” have surfaced in reference to a potential Dodgers’ trade with the Cleveland Guardians. Emmanuel Clase trade rumors […]

The Chicago White Sox are in the basement of the American League once again. That could lead to a trade of Luis Robert Jr at the MLB trade deadline, especially considering his team option for 2026. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are slipping in the crowded National League Wild Card race. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

When MLB teams return to action from the All-Star break on Friday, the Boston Red Sox will automatically be the hottest team in baseball. After winning their final 10 games before the break, the Red Sox have leapt up into a playoff spot in the American League wild card race, and in case there was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the top record in the National League, despite a recent slide. They lost seven straight games just before the All-Star Break, but won two over the San Francisco Giants to stop the slide. While the Dodgers are in first place, they need to improve their pitching at the MLB trade […]

The Houston Astros entered the All-Star break eight games over .500. Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, and Josh Hader went to the All-Star Game, representing one of the better teams in Major League Baseball. However, Joe Espada’s team still has holes it needs to address before the MLB Trade Deadline. Jose Altuve is still in left […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Yankees are actively searching for upgrades at third base, a weakness in an otherwise competitive roster. Among the top candidates reportedly on the Yankees’ radar is Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, who is now widely expected to be moved before the July 31 […]

The Detroit Tigers are having an excellent season, currently possessing the best record in the American League. It has gone so well that Detroit has posted record numbers they have not seen in years. Now, they hope to sustain the momentum they have built over the first half of the season. But there is a […]