MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 17

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a unique spot heading into the trade deadline. On one hand, their record shows that they are the best team in the National League, a squad with three former MVPs, five 2025 All-Stars, and enough depth to suffer through a seven-game losing streak in July and still roll […]

While the Boston Red Sox are on a tear, they are still chasing the Toronto Blue Jays. John Schneider’s belief in George Springer and the rest of his roster has born fruit after a slow start. Toronto leads the American League East heading into the All-Star break. However, the offensive struggles of Ernie Clement and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies stumbled into the All-Star break with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games and a series loss to the San Diego Padres to close the first half. Still, they’re 55-41 and a half-game up in the National League East with less than three weeks before the trade deadline. The team has […]

Paul Skenes made his second consecutive start for the National League All-Stars on Tuesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace ended the first inning in line to win his first game since May. The Pirates’ struggles despite their superstar’s dominance has upset people around the league and outside of it. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart […]

The New York Yankees are in second place in the American League East at the MLB All-Star Break. After a hot start, they hit the brakes in June and July, falling behind the Toronto Blue Jays. As Aaron Judge continues his otherworldly prime, the Yankees should be all in at the MLB trade deadline. Pitcher […]

The New York Yankees’ roster is far from perfect, even if the team sent three players to the MLB All-Star Game. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has hinted that the front office is targeting a third baseman at the trade deadline. However, Clarke Schmidt’s season-ending injury has made the starting rotation thin, especially without Gerrit […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly with each passing day. It sounds like the Chicago Cubs might be a team to keep an eye on as there is speculation that the front office could trade one of its top prospects. Insider Jon Morosi shares more details on how […]

Experienced arms can make a key difference when attempting to make a postseason run, and free agent reliever David Robertson is attempting to convince a team that he can help their bullpen down the stretch. Will Sammon of the Athletic recently reported that Robertson, a former All-Star, has drawn interest from two clubs that are […]

The Minnesota Twins are holding firm with the MLB trade deadline nearing, especially when it comes to trade rumors surrounding Joe Ryan. Teams across the league are scrambling for pitching. However, despite widespread speculation, sources confirm the Twins have not entertained any trade discussions involving All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan. Sitting just below .500 at 47-49, […]

The New York Yankees are only two games out of first place in the American League East, but injuries and ineffectiveness have combined to give the team plenty to work on as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal appeared on Fox Sports on Monday, where he laid out exactly what the […]

Third baseman Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks has become a hot topic as we approach the MLB trade deadline, especially with the New York Yankees showing interest. During his All-Star media session, Suárez expressed his desire to join the Bronx Bombers. “It’s a team that wants to win.” Suárez shared, “They’re hungry still. If […]

The Boston Red Sox are red hot entering MLB All-Star Week, as the club is on a 10-game winning streak. With the trade deadline right around the corner, insider Jeff Passan sparked rumors after claiming the franchise will make a deal in the hopes of making a legitimate World Series push. During a guest appearance […]

The Seattle Mariners hit the All-Star Break holding the final AL Wild Card spot. Cal Raleigh has been the team MVP, joining Reggie Jackson in the MLB history books. And their pitching continues to shine, with Bryan Woo earning an All-Star bid. Pitching is their strong suit, while they could use some offense. The Mariners […]

The Los Angeles Angels remain in the fringes of the playoff hunt, but the front office cannot operate on delusion and proceed as if they’re a surefire candidate to remain in the postseason picture. They have to be pragmatic, and with that comes the potential to operate as a seller as we near the trade […]

The Chicago White Sox hit the All-Star Break at 32-65, last place in the AL Central. While this season has been better than last year, already nine wins shy of tying last year’s total, but they should still sell pieces. Last year’s deadline was full of massive trades in Chicago. But the Chicago White Sox […]

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles. Holding a 50–46 record and sitting just half a game behind the final AL Wild Card spot, the Rays are […]

With the July 31 trade deadline looming, the Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a familiar but tricky position — on the fringe of postseason contention and facing a pivotal organizational decision. But if you ask franchise icon Mike Trout, the message to the front office is simple: believe in this team. “I think they […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, two names have surfaced repeatedly among executives as likely headliners in major deadline deals: Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Mariners catcher Harry Ford. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival GMs overwhelmingly identified Caissie and Ford as the top prospects most likely to be traded by contending […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves stuck in a familiar position: hovering around .500 and facing a harsh reality as the trade deadline approaches. At 46-50 and 6.5 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot, rival executives believe the D-backs will shift from contenders to sellers. According to one GM, “I don’t see a […]

The Seattle Mariners have grinned and battled so far this season and have put themselves in a position to make another run at the playoffs in a crowded American League down the back half of the season. However, the Mariners are firmly outside of the top group of contenders in Major League Baseball and could […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, and they are actively seeking reinforcements. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Blue Jays could aggressively pursue Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen ahead of this month’s trade deadline. “GMs believe that the Toronto Blue Jays could be as aggressive as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the top teams in Major League Baseball so far this season and have a real chance to make a push at the World Series. With just one game left to go until the All-Star break, the Phillies are just a half-game back of the New York Mets in […]

The Baltimore Orioles might not be officially ready to waive the white flag, but speculation regarding their trade deadline plans has already started to circulate. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that the Orioles could look to trade three starters who have not performed well in 2025. Zach Eflin, Charlie Morton, and Tomoyuki Sugano could […]

At the moment, a lot of events have gone the way of the Chicago Cubs. The team’s massive trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker has paid off nicely. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the front runners for the NL MVP in his second big-league season. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga recently returned from […]

The Atlanta Braves are running out of “ifs” and “buts.” Luck has not turned, injury misfortune continues to decimate the pitching staff, Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies are regressing beyond comprehension and veteran closer Raisel Iglesias had a rough start to the campaign. The cracks started to form in Truist Park last season, but […]

The Boston Red Sox have a chance to climb the ranks in the American League East this weekend. Their series against the Tampa Bay Rays is arguably the most important of their season. The team is focused on winning now, the Red Sox front office is thinking about the trade deadline. Boston needs a reliever, […]

The New York Mets enter their final series before the All-Star break on a mission. If they sweep the Kansas City Royals, they could finish atop the National League East. However, pressure is on Mets general manager David Stearns to make upgrades. He has young players like Luisangel Acuna to move, and their target list […]

Just days away from the MLB All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have stunningly and unconventionally become one of the most fascinating teams in the American League. Following a series victory versus the Cincinnati Reds, sweeps of the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies and a big win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night, […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of the National League playoff hunt, sitting at 51-43 and holding the third Wild Card spot in a tightly contested NL West. With their offense bolstered by the headline-grabbing acquisition of Rafael Devers, the Giants’ glaring weakness remains their starting rotation. Inconsistent performances from veterans like Justin […]

The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a bold move to inject power and veteran presence into their lineup, targeting Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. With Suarez in a contract year and the Diamondbacks boasting top prospect Jordan Lawlar in Triple-A, the stars may be aligning for a midseason blockbuster that could reshape both clubs’ trajectories. […]

The Chicago Cubs are back. With the All-Star break around the corner, this franchise has proven itself to be a legitimate contender once again. It took longer than the North Side had hoped, but authentic enthusiasm is flowing through Wrigley Field. The Cubbies (55-38) are only a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks are in an immense amount of rumors before the trade deadline, the team has been connected to the Milwaukee Brewers in the latest reporting from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrikk Kelly have been in speeculation, but it’s also third baseman Eugenio Suarez that has been […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still sputtering in the National League Wild Card race. They are five games out of the final spot with a 46-48 record. Rumors are swirling about Arizona’s trade deadline plans, especially in their pitching rotation. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Diamondbacks pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen ahead […]

The Cincinnati Reds are playing some good baseball right now, but there is still more to be desired. The Reds are 48-46 on the year, and they sit just 3.0 games back of a Wild Card spot in the National League. With the playoffs in reach, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, Cincinnati has to […]

The Boston Red Sox have won seven consecutive games to take over an American League playoff spot. After trading Rafael Devers, things looked bleak in June. But their hot streak has instilled hope in Beantown ahead of the trade deadline. Some rumors were suggesting that the Red Sox could trade Alex Bregman after the Devers […]

The New York Yankees have been attempting to turn their 2025 around following a six-game skid. They’ve now won four in a row, and their choice to release longtime infielder DJ LeMahieu might make them a fit for one of the game’s most dangerous hitters. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman […]

The Detroit Tigers are in the driver’s seat in the American League Central. Their dominant first half of the season should see them become the league’s first 60-win team. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch shouted out the team’s unsung hero, but Detroit’s dominance has been a team effort. However, a player like Pittsburgh Pirates closer David […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been ravaged by injuries this year, particularly when it comes to their pitching staff and bullpen. That hasn’t stopped the defending champions from racking up 56 wins, the second most in all of baseball. The team’s depth and superstar talent are jaw-dropping, and everybody knows they will make a blockbuster […]