MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 18

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be big sellers at the MLB trade deadline. After adding Corbin Burnes in the offseason, they got off to a slow start and lost their ace to Tommy John surgery. The National League playoff picture is taking shape around them, and without a hot stretch, they will have to sell. Diamondbacks […]

The Detroit Tigers sit atop the American League Central division, more than ten games better than their competition. Detroit saw three players selected as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. With Tarik Skubal well on his way to back-to-back Cy Young Awards, AJ Hinch’s Tigers are one of the biggest World Series favorites. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a couple wins away from stealing the top spot in the American League East. The New York Yankees have sat in the driver’s seat for the entire season, but a 7-3 stretch has Toronto in prime position. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has shown faith in his team throughout 2025. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another great season, as they attempt to win the World Series for the second consecutive season. Everyone knows about Shohei Ohtani and his continued dominance for the Dodgers. Yet, the Dodgers have three prospects who should be untouchable as trade talks intensify to continue in this hot trade market. […]

It has not been a banner season for the Atlanta Braves thus far. Despite being postseason contenders over the past few seasons, they have not been the same club that has seemed to compete for a National League East crown every year. One Braves insider has already declared that it is time for general manager […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are tight with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. If they finish their series against the Athletics strong, they could be in control of the division for the first time this season. Rays manager Kevin Cash has been dealing with pitching injuries all season […]

The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than one month away. The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams experts expect will aggressively shop for starting pitchers. Craig Counsell could get just that in the form of Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo. Lugo has one of the deepest pitching arsenals in the […]

Though the Toronto Blue Jays are bruised, they are not broken. They remain in 3rd place in a competitive American League East division with a 46-38 record. With the July 31 trade deadline in sight, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins is looking to make additions to the team, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Specifically, he […]

The scuffling Atlanta Braves are 38-45 and eight games out of a National League Wild Card spot. While there’s still plenty of time left in the season, you have to squint really hard to see a world where Atlanta makes a deep October run. That doesn’t mean the Braves are guaranteed to sell at the […]

The Colorado Rockies are still on pace to break the Chicago White Sox’s record for losses in a season. Even with a sweep of the Washington Nationals in June, they are on pace for just 35 wins. The Rockies have to be active at the MLB trade deadline, and that could include dealing pitcher German […]

Luis Severino’s time with the Athletics may be nearing its end just months after signing the most expensive free-agent contract in franchise history. The veteran right-hander has drawn the ire of the organization due to his continued criticism of the playing environment in Sacramento, where the team is based temporarily following its exit from Oakland. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team with several players that other clubs want, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Arizona has frequently pushed back on all suitors, saying they won’t sell unless the season implodes. The Diamondbacks continue to push that message, per a USA Today report. The road ahead isn’t going to be calm […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are engaged in trade talks for all kinds of players. The latest trade candidate is Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller. Keller is considered one of the team’s best players, and the Chicago Cubs are very interested in making a deal for him. “Keller, who’s in the second […]

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of baseball’s hottest teams. The Marlins had won a season-high five straight games and six of the last seven contests. Miami felt confident in its chances of making it six in a row with ace Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for the team […]

The Chicago Cubs are the surprise of the 2025 Major League Baseball season so far. Craig Counsell’s team sits atop the National League Central, even if their lead is not as big as it used to be. The Cubs have two MVP candidates in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker who have led one of the […]

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias got 100% real on the upcoming trade deadline. The franchise has had a trying 2025 season, and currently sits at 35-46 in the American League East. Baltimore is 11.5 games out of first place in the division and seven games out of the last wild card spot. 2025 certainly […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been neck-and-neck with the New York Mets for the division lead all season. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson has dealt with drama amongst his players extremely well. He has the team in position to make a deep run in the playoffs without changing a single thing. However, the Phillies cannot afford to […]

Teams seeking bullpen help ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline should not count on the Cleveland Guardians providing any help. MLB Network insider, Jon Morosi, recently said that the Guardians are not likely to deal closer Emmanuel Clase. “I would say right now, the odds are still against a Clase trade this year at […]

The Kansas City Royals have much to consider regarding pitcher Kris Bubic. In addition to other Royals pitchers on the trading block, Bubic could join them before the July 31st deadline. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi hints that the Royals could take a chance and give up Bubic if they could get some offense out […]

The Baltimore Orioles have not lived up to most expectations this season, and one of the club’s veterans might not be able to net a trade deadline return given his contract. Orioles starting pitcher, Charlie Morton, has recovered from a sloppy start to his season, but longtime insider Ken Rosenthal has concerns regarding other team’s […]

The Detroit Tigers are tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of the Major League Baseball standings. Both teams won on Thursday and are 51-31 on the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has pushed all the right buttons to get his team playing at their peak form. However, Detroit wants to make moves […]

The Toronto Blue Jays brought themselves within three games of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exiting the game with injury, the Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0. Even though the team is 5-5 across their last ten games, the future is bright for Toronto. Manager John Schneider welcomed back […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a surprising run in the past month, and they are looking like a team to fear in the American League. Tampa Bay is 14-6 in their last 20 games, and now sit in second place in the AL East division. They are just one game back from first place, […]

The San Diego Padres have made the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. Last year, the Padres lost in the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and 2022 saw San Diego lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS. This season should be no different for them. However, if San Diego wants to […]

The New York Yankees are still at the top of the American League East, but their lead is slim. Both New York and the Tampa Bay Rays won their games on Wednesday, but the trajectory of each is different. The Yankees offense is in a free fall, lacking the dominance they started the season with. […]

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday to rise to 41-37 on the season. Cal Raleigh continues to break records for the Mariners with his power, leading an elite offense. Despite their excellence at the plate, Seattle is still in second place in the American League West behind the Houston Astros by […]

The Boston Red Sox already made the biggest trade of the season when they moved on from Rafael Devers. The team they traded the third baseman/designated hitter to the San Francisco Giants. Clearly, the two are comfortable doing business together. ESPN lists the two best players on the trading block as Alex Bregman and Jarren […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado got honest about his team’s success amid several trade rumors. The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the league, having won eight out of their past ten games and making up ground in the NL Central race. St. Louis currently sits at 44-36 overall and is […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to lead the National League Central. Chicago holds a 46-33 record as of this story’s writing, which is good for a 2.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals in the division. With the Cardinals and Brewers closing in, though, the Cubs will likely attempt to bolster their […]

The Cleveland Guardians made the American League Championship Series just last season. They were hoping to do the same this year, but they are currently on the outside looking in. As it stands, Cleveland is one game over .500 heading into Wednesday, and they sit 9.5 games back in the American League Central. The good […]

Scott Boras, the agent of Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, got brutally honest about his client’s contract situation heading into the MLB trade deadline. The rumors are swirling in Boston, especially after the franchise traded Rafael Devers. The Red Sox are a disappointing 40-41, even though this team is not out of any […]

After a slow start, Juan Soto has started to pick it up. The New York Mets are one of the top teams in baseball, but they could still use a boost, and they’ve actually struggled while Soto has gotten his feet under him. The Mets are set to be trade deadline buyers, and it seems […]

There was a time when Luis Robert Jr. was receiving comparisons to Mike Trout. He was expected to become MLB’s next superstar. Sure, he’s had some strong seasons, but Robert has unquestionably not lived up to the lofty expectations. The Chicago White Sox outfielder has dealt with injuries, but his overall play has been lackluster […]

The New York Mets have looked great this season. They are 46-34, and sit in second place in the National League East division. The Mets started the season off hot, but they have since lost their top spot in the division. Still, New York owns a Wild Card spot, and they are looking to be […]

In a move aimed at bolstering pitching depth, the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Robinson Pina from the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Colby Martin. The deal, firs t reported by MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola, is Toronto’s first transaction ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Robinson Pina, 26, was recently […]

The Chicago Cubs are faced with a dilemma involving Kyle Tucker. They could seek to extend his contract or trade him before the July 31 deadline. Tucker is slated to become a free agent after this season. The Cubs are currently 46-33 and in 1st place in the National League Central Division. Tucker is batting […]

The Houston Astros 45-33 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston’s general manager hinted that he has some big plans at the trade deadline. However, more than a month away from the July 31 deadline, the Astros have given themselves plenty of room for error. Houston holds a sizable lead over the Seattle […]

The Texas Rangers were 38-41 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bruce Bochy’s team finds themselves  in the bottom half of the American League West. More than five games separate them from the Houston Astros at the top. With Corey Bradford out for the rest of the season, the Rangers’ path just got […]

ESPN listed Alex Bregman as the best player on the trading block ahead of MLB’s trade deadline. Although Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan give it just a 10% chance that he is actually moved, a Bregman deal can’t be ruled out because Boston already traded Rafael Devers. The Red Sox don’t look like typical trade […]