MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 26

If the season ended today the Kansas City Royals would be heading to the postseason with the third American League Wild Card berth. While the team has had some success in 2024, it’s clear the Royals need to add to their roster at the MLB trade deadline. Kansas City hoped to upgrade its outfield by […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals are competing for the NL Central where the first-place Brewers have a six game lead over St. Louis entering play on Saturday. In addition to the division crown, the two teams are also competing for the services of Chicago White Sox’s pitcher Erick Fedde at the MLB […]

The New York Yankees started the 2023-2024 season as one of the best teams in baseball, and for a while, it looked as if they would run away with the American League East. However, the team quickly fell back to earth. The product that Aaron Boone has been putting out on the field for the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies agreed to a trade on Saturday afternoon. Milwaukee is receiving right-handed reliever Nick Mears in exchange for right-handed pitchers Bradley Blalock and Yujanjer Herrera, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Blalock and Herrera are prospects who will give the Rockies pitching depth for the future. Meanwhile, Mears is in the […]

The Boston Red Sox have finalized a deal to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Toronto Blue Jays, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported. Toronto’s return has not yet been fully revealed but Passan stated that infield prospect Cutter Coffey is being traded to the Blue Jays. Jansen, once a highly-regarded prospect in the Blue Jays’ […]

The Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners early Friday morning. Arozarena, who spent the last five years and the majority of his career in Tampa Bay, posted a heartfelt tribute to his time with the team on social media on Saturday. Arozarena posted a video featuring some of his best […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed on Saturday that starting pitcher Kodai Senga may be out for the year after suffering a high grade calf strain. Senga exited his first start back from the injured list with the concern. The Mets are now considering changing their MLB trade deadline strategy as a result of […]

New Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays is throwing a little shade to his old team, the Baltimore Orioles. Hays says that it’s an improvement to come to Philadelphia from Baltimore. Austin Hays on joining the Phillies: “To go from one first-place team to another, that’s probably everything you could ask for as a player.” pic.twitter.com/GgsIGuxoiA […]

With the MLB’s trade deadline coming up, the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves for the future. With star outfielder Randy Arozarena already dealt, the next piece off the board could be corner infielder Yandy Diaz. The reigning AL Batting champion has a number of teams interested in dealing for him. The deadline is quickly […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Seattle Mariners are also involved in the Scott trade sweepstakes. The 38-66 Marlins are selling ahead of the MLB trade […]

The New York Mets continue to make transactions ahead of the looming trade deadline. On Friday, the team dealt away reliever Cole Sulser to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. While donning a Mets jersey, Sulser saw action in just four games, tallying a 1.929 WHIP. He struck out […]

It’s almost certain that the Chicago White Sox will trade away some of their veterans amidst a terrible 27-79 season that’s encapsulated by their 10-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The two White Sox players drawing the most interest on the trade market, and deservedly so, are elite starting pitcher Garrett Crochet […]

The Baltimore Orioles, the current leader of the AL East with a 61-42 record, pulled off a rare big-leaguer for big-leaguer trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team with the best record in the MLB at the moment, on Friday. Baltimore traded Austin Hays for reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache, and they may […]

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets just made a late tweak to their bullpen. The team traded for Seattle Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek, giving away minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in return (per the Mets’ official X account). We've acquired RHP Ryne Stanek from Seattle in exchange for minor league outfielder […]

After fading late stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs looked to establish themselves as a National League favorite in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman. But due to injuries to key […]

Over the last three years, no MLB team has had more regular-season wins than the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA’s 320 victories are 25 more than the second-place Braves during that span. Yet all the Dodgers have to show for it is an NLCS appearance and two NLDS exits. Despite their postseason struggles, the Dodgers have […]

The Seattle Mariners continue to make moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners have now added a reliever. Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays is headed to the Pacific Northwest. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report. “Trade news: The Seattle […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball for six weeks. They have posted the best record since June 12 and launched themselves into a playoff spot. After Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves, some clarity has come to their MLB trade deadline picture from SNY’s Andy Martino. “I asked […]

Garrett Crochet’s demand before the MLB trade deadline is a lofty one. Crochet has told general managers that he would not pitch in the bullpen and would not pitch in the playoffs without a contract extension. The ace of the White Sox is set to hit arbitration after this season but wants long-term security moving […]

After the drama of an offseason that included the departure of franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell, the Milwaukee Brewers have responded with a tremendous first half of the season. The club is 59-43 — 6.0 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central and 11 games in front of […]

An ace pitcher on a non-playoff team is always subject to trade rumors. That is the case for Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ Cy Young Award candidate who is a hot-button topic days before the MLB trade deadline. Even though there hasn’t been much traction on an actual deal taking place, Skubal’s name continues to […]

The Seattle Mariners have endured a topsy-turvy 2024 season, thanks in large part to the team’s struggles on the offensive side of the ball. But their transcendent pitching has them fighting tooth and nail with the likes of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers for the AL West division crown. Sensing that the division could […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a move at the MLB trade deadline. The most recent trade deadline betting odds have the Bronx Bombers as the favorites to land Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The versatile player has been connected to the Yankees in the lead-up to the deadline. The Yankees are […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be interested in selling ahead of the MLB trade deadline, however, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the team is not planning to deal Guerrero away. Guerrero, along with teammate Bo Bichette, has one year of […]

Not often does one of the biggest free agents of the previous MLB offseason become available for trade the same year he signs a contract. Less than a week before the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly listening to offers for reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell. The past […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles agreed to a trade on Friday. Philadelphia will receive outfielder Austin Hays, while Baltimore adds relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Christian Pache, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. A rare trade between contenders gives Philadelphia necessary outfield help while the O’s land a quality reliever and a former top […]

With their 38-65 record, nearly every player on the Colorado Rockies will be available at the MLB trade deadline. Nearly being the keyword, as the Rockies have at least one player they have no plans on moving. Colorado has consistently told teams that third baseman Ryan McMahon isn’t available for trade, via Jorge Castillo of […]

The Boston Red Sox made news on Thursday, signing manager Alex Cora to a massive extension. Now, they are expected to buy at the MLB trade deadline. Recent reports from Jen McCaffery at The Athletic have them targeting starting pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs. Taillon has pitched under the bright lights of the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are set to sell pieces at the MLB trade deadline. That includes two of their better relief pitchers, closer Carlos Estevez and setup man Luis Garcia, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. With bullpen arms always a priority at the trade deadline, the Angels can set themselves up for the future […]

There is not much hope for the San Francisco Giants to reach the postseason. Bob Melvin does not quite have the firepower on defense to rival NL West squads like the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks. So, it looks like a lot of teams are looking at an angle to pick […]

One of the first major dominoes of the 2024 MLB trade deadline has fallen. On Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners acquired power-hitting outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Francys Romero was the first to report). The Mariners sense that the race for the AL West crown […]

Paul Skenes was supposed to be the main draw of an up-and-coming but overall inferior team not yet ready to make the leap into playoff contention. Instead, the sensational rookie is the face of an unexpected Pittsburgh Pirates’ surge in 2024. The 52-50 Buccos are only one and a half games short of a National […]

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is rumored to be available. So far the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles have reportedly been interested in landing Skubal if the Tigers make him available. However, the Dodgers may have the edge over the Orioles in a potential Skubal trade. The Dodgers […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season is spiraling out of control. The Blue Jays’ disappointing campaign hit a new low today with a 13-0 beatdown at the hands of division rivals the Tampa Bay Rays. And the team’s shaky relief pitching was once again a serious problem. Despite being shut out, Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2024 season as one of the favorites to not just win the National League East — something they’ve done six straight seasons — but win it all, claiming their second World Series title in four years. The Braves now have the fifth-best odds (+1000) to win it all, according to […]

The Houston Astros’ need for more offense can only be solved through the MLB Trade Deadline. Joe Espada is in danger of getting usurped by the Seattle Mariners in the AL West. He should also be thankful that their division rivals have only won two out of their last 10. With how the statuses of […]

The Seattle Mariners’ once promising season is on the verge of a total collapse. As the team deals with injuries and offensive ineptitude, it is imperative that the Mariners buy aggressively at the MLB trade deadline. If Seattle hopes to reach the playoffs, the team must bring in offensive reinforcements. The Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir […]

The Texas Rangers sit outside the playoff picture with just under a week to go before the MLB trade deadline. With veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi both healthy and on expiring deals, now is the time for the Rangers to recoup the assets they spent to win the World Series last year. ESPN’s […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]