MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 18

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be going for it at the MLB trade deadline for a long time. With Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract freeing up their books, they have room to add players before July 31. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are floundering near the bottom of the American League. ESPN’s Jeff Passan sees those two […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling through the regular season again. They are trading first place in the NL East back and forth with the New York Mets as the All-Star Game approaches. But the postseason has been difficult for this Philly core, with an NLDS loss to the Amazins ending last year’s 95-win campaign. ESPN’s […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are starting business early before the MLB trade deadline. Despite high expectations, Baltimore is expected to sell at the July 31 deadline. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has soared into Wild Card contention after a sluggish April. The Rays picked up reliever Bryan Baker in the pre-deadline trade. “Trade: The […]

The Boston Red Sox have already made a massive trade this season. They dealt the face of their franchise, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants after a contentious season. But the MLB trade deadline is not here yet, and the Red Sox could make more deals. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the connection between Jarren […]

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market. They made the deal for Kyle Tucker this offseason, making this an all-in year for Craig Counsell’s club. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the […]

The New York Yankees are finally back in the win column. They have taken the first two games of their series against the Seattle Mariners to get on the right track. But that does not mean they are not looking for improvements. After designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment, Yankees GM Brian Cashman spoke about his […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in a position they haven’t enjoyed in over a decade: poised as legitimate contenders, hungry to build on last year’s playoff return, and ready to make a run at the American League pennant. With the AL Central still up for grabs, but just […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball so far this season and find themselves in a big hole in the playoff race as the All-Star break approaches. Naturally, that has led to plenty of rumors and discourse about what the best path forward is for the Braves for the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are three wins away from entering the All-Star break atop the National League East. Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies trounced the San Francisco Giants in their series finale to climb to 54-39 on the season. However, their record covers up some holes that need to be addressed via trade, like their outfield. […]

The Detroit Tigers sit steady atop the American League East. At 59-34 before Wednesday’s game against the the Tampa Bay Rays, they are likely to be the first Major League Baseball team to 60 wins this season. However, the Tigers’ success and unsung heroes does not mean the roster does not have holes. Detroit is […]

The Houston Astros have five games left before the All-Star break. After Joe Espada led his team to a historic series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, his team looks as formidable as ever. Despite injuries to Yordan Alvarez and Jacob Melton keeping the team from full strength, Houston has yet to slow down. The […]

The Seattle Mariners are back in a familiar position in the American League playoff picture. They are behind the Houston Astros, fighting for an AL Wild Card spot, and struggling offensively. Seattle has one of the elite pitching staffs in the league but has not had an elite offense in a generation. With the MLB […]

The Texas Rangers have been a disaster since winning the 2023 World Series. They missed the postseason with just 78 wins, and are below .500 after the Fourth of July this year. Despite their high payroll and the uncertain American League Wild Card picture, the Rangers should trade starting pitcher Tyler Mahle before the July […]

There’s no reason to suspect the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to deal starting pitcher Paul Skenes at the trade deadline. But this is early July, which is peak trade rumor season, and that means we can all explore the possibility. ESPN’s David Schoenfield did just that on Tuesday, examining what it would take to send […]

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the early 2000s, ascending to the role of general manager in 2010. Though he’s since moved north, the Mariners and Diamondbacks have become frequent trade partners over the past few years. With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, that could […]

The Minnesota Twins have some things to clean up this season. The American League is very tough to compete in, and Twins sit 5.0 games back from a Wild Card spot. They are four games under .500, and the season is not looking too good. With that in mind, Minnesota is shaping up to be […]

While several MLB teams would love a chance to trade for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., one team might just have a solid shot at getting him. That team is the Seattle Mariners, per a ESPN report. ESPN writer David Schoenfield believes the Mariners could make a deal if they offer a slew of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies might hold the National League East’s top spot, but one insider has them pegged as a club that could make a big splash ahead of this month’s MLB trade deadline. ESPN insider David Schoenfield identified Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton as a potential trade target for the Phillies. The proposed deal would […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a familiar place as July heats up and the 2025 trade deadline approaches. They’re still clear playoff contenders, sitting three games out of the American League East lead and, for now, in control of a Wild Card spot. But it’s the fourth year in a row that the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers took two games from the Miami Marlins over Independence Day weekend to move to 50-40. With the National League Wild Card and Central Division open, Milwaukee is a legit contender. But that does not mean that they will be buyers at the deadline. The Brewers’ big trade at the MLB Trade Deadline […]

The phrase “Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Felix Hernandez” just sounds weird — but it could have been a reality. Before San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian moved out west, he was a scout with Milwaukee, and as he tells it, there was a time where the club really thought it was about to land King […]

The Kansas City Royals are five games under .500 heading into Monday. Despite their record, the Royals are still just 5.5 games back from a Wild Card spot in the American League. However, there is not a lot to be excited about in Kansas City. With that in mind, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Break is just around the corner, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Another edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here, and the New York Yankees are about to tumble. After losing the division lead and dropping the Subway Series, the Bombers are headed down. But who is […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be massive sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They have multiple players on expiring contracts as their playoff odds decline by the day. One trade candidate is Zac Gallen, the starting pitcher who helped them reach the 2023 World Series. But Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen told a trade deadline story that […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking for some talent ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is revealing some information about the team’s strategy, ahead of the July 31 deadline. Mozeliak says he’s trying to avoid dealing any of his top relief pitchers. “It would definitely be a concern. Right now, […]

The Cleveland Guardians haven’t had the season they wanted so far. Cleveland is struggling to tread water in the American League Central. As a result, the team may be offloading some players ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase could be one of those players moving on, per USA Today. “Clase should […]

The San Diego Padres have been knocking at the door of a World Series appearance for quite some time. Once again, their willingness to go “all in” on such a run will be on full display ahead of this month’s trade deadline. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller and the rest of San Diego’s front […]

The Kansas City Royals are having a season to forget, and one of their players is getting some attention from other clubs. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is quickly becoming a hot trade candidate, per USA Today. “Teams are starting to closely scout Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.65 ERA), believing that if they […]

The Atlanta Braves came into the season with World Series expectations, but things have not gone according to plan so far. Injuries and overall inconsistency have doomed the Braves so far in 2025, and as a result they find themselves well outside the playoff picture at 39-49 as the All-Star break approaches. The trade deadline […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have lots of plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline, to try and strengthen their roster. Two relief pitchers from the Pittsburgh Pirates are currently on Philadelphia’s radar. Philadelphia though has some other issues that might need addressed. “While the Phillies are looking at relievers David Bednar and Dennis Santana of the […]

The Chicago Cubs have been actively pursuing pitching talent, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago has particularly had their eye on Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. While the Cubs have been talking with Pittsburgh for some time about Keller, those talks appear to be hitting some obstacles. “They continue to purse Pirates starter Mitch […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of Major League Baseball’s best teams this season. They join the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams with multiple All-Star starters. Cubs outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both National League MVP candidates. However, Chicago is under pressure to bring in a winning player […]

Currently holding one of the AL Wild Card spots, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing strong baseball so far this season. Although their home at Tropicana Field is unavailable this season, they’ve made Steinbrenner Field, their temporary refuge for the season, one of the toughest places to play in the MLB. The Rays have used […]

The Colorado Rockies are far from contention in the 2025 season. While Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffar has implemented new strategies, the team’s struggles continue. However, the fact that they are not in line for a playoff spot does not mean that they can’t have an impact on the trade deadline. Ryan McMahon’s name is […]

The San Francisco Giants were the first team to make a blockbuster move in 2025. The Giants traded for Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers to bolster their lineup. However, San Francisco is still under pressure to keep up with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitching remains the Giants’ biggest problem, but […]

The San Diego Padres have cooled off after a hot start to the 2025 season. The Padres were one of Major League Baseball’s best teams out of the gate, but have not maintained it. Now that the MLB trade deadline is looming at the end of July, all eyes are on San Diego’s front office. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are slowly fading out of the playoff race. With that happening, the team has some decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. The Diamondbacks have a few key contributors nearing free agency, and those players can generate a high return should Arizona choose to sell. The Diamondbacks have not declared whether […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in a familiar run, not quite amazing, and not great awful. Instead, they are 43-43 as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day, and they find themselves in a peculiar spot. The Angels’ trade rumors are swirling, and there are a few players on one-year contracts. Predicting who the Angels […]

The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets […]