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San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller is no stranger to chaos, but even by his standards, the 2025 trade deadline was next level. Over a six-hour span, Preller executed five trades involving 22 players—acquiring eight and sending out 14, including 11 prospects. Depending on who you ask, the flurry of moves was either “lunacy” or […]

It was a little bit unclear what the San Diego Padres would do at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Reports suggested that they’d consider trading Dylan Cease. Instead, they held on to their ace and made a surplus of deals to improve the roster for a title push this season. The team made a deal […]

The San Diego Padres were once again buyers at the trade deadline, bolstering the roster for a playoff run in 2025. The team added a big arm to the bullpen, landing Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics. And the All-Star reliever is already up to speed on the Padres’ intense rivalry with the […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and the Houston Astros emerged as one of the biggest winners from deadline day. They earned an A+ trade deadline grade after adding Jesus Sanchez and Ramon Urias, and most importantly, making a trade to reunite with Carlos Correa. Correa was a key figure in turning […]

The MLB trade deadline has passed, and there were some massive moves made. Relief pitching was the hot commodity at the deadline, but there were not many starters moved. Some contenders needed starters and did not land any, leaving their fans woefully disappointed. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote about the frustrated Red Sox and Cubs fans […]

The Seattle Mariners made one of the most impactful splashes at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring Eugenio Suarez. They also addressed first base with Josh Naylor and reinforced their bullpen with left-hander Caleb Ferguson. Their MLB Trade Deadline moves addressed critical roster needs while managing to keep every one of their top 100-caliber prospects. […]

Ever since the San Diego Padres traded for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, the baseball world has been reacting to the deal and the various pieces within the agreement. One of the pieces that the Padres traded was superstar prospect Leo De Vries, a component that annoyed many in the MLB. In the latest column by […]

The San Diego Padres were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline once again. They picked up Mason Miller from the Athletics, sending the No. 3 prospect in baseball, Leo De Vries, the other way. They have depleted their prospect pipeline in recent years in the name of winning now. Padres […]

With the rumors surrounding the Boston Red Sox in the aftermath of the trade deadline, one of the names that the team was connected to was Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. While there were rumblings of what the Red Sox didn’t want to give up for Ryan, the latest reporting gives insight into when both […]

Just minutes before boarding the team bus in Milwaukee, left-hander Nestor Cortes was preparing for another road trip with the Brewers. Then came the curveball—he had been traded to the San Diego Padres. “It’s been a little crazy,” Cortes said Sunday morning. “I was in Milwaukee and flew in last night. But as soon as […]

It was the spark that turned the 2025 MLB trade deadline on its head: Carlos Correa, once the face of the Minnesota Twins, is back in Houston. But how exactly did the Astros convince the Twins to unload their franchise shortstop — and light the match on the most ruthless fire sale in modern baseball […]

The New York Mets enjoyed a successful trade deadline, and opposing teams have taken note. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that rival executives were impressed by what Mets general manager David Stearns was able to accomplish last week. “Sure, no one did more than San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, but it cost him […]

Carlos Correa is back with the Houston Astros after his trade from the Minnesota Twins at the deadline, and now he’s back to smashing home runs with the club. Correa clubbed his first home run since the trade on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, going yard over the famed Green Monster in the top […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added one of the season’s biggest trade candidates, by dealing at the MLB deadline for closer Jhoan Duran. Duran was one of several players dealt from the Minnesota Twins. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, the pitcher is making a powerful admission. “Here,” Duran said per USA Today, “I’ve got a chance to win […]

At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have never been afraid to get creative at the trade deadline, and this year was no exception. With their rotation battered and playoff hopes still alive, the Rays made a shrewd move, acquiring right-hander Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead and minor league pitchers […]

The Chicago White Sox made history in 2024 with the worst season in baseball’s modern era. Chicago set a new standard for futility with a record-breaking 121-loss season. The team finished the embarrassing campaign with just 41 wins. While it’s only the beginning of August, the White Sox have already topped their win total from […]

The Detroit Tigers made a move at the 2025 trade deadline that feels more like a gamble than a playoff push. In acquiring 41-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit added postseason experience—but did they actually improve? Detroit is tied for the best record in the American League, and it’s clear they needed […]

The Houston Astros were one of Major League Baseball’s active teams at the trade deadline. Houston pulled off arguably the biggest deal of the day, reuniting with former All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. However, the Astros walk away with one regret. Joe Espada will have to rely on Cristian Javier and others instead of San Diego […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline with little to prove. John Schneider has applauded his players for climbing to the top of the American League East. The Blue Jays made one big move on Thursday, though, acquiring Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. He joins a strong rotation featuring Chris […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a swift change on the mound involving Dustin May. Now Emmet Sheehan rises as the latest pivotal update — involving his rotation spot. Sheehan’s role looked to be in jeopardy with Blake Snell now off the injured list. Dodgers insider for the Orange County Register Bill Plunkett shared an […]

After a quiet few weeks leading up to the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the final 24 hours were an absolute whirlwind. All 30 teams were involved in one trade. Multiple teams, including the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, made more than three deals. All three of those teams were especially active […]

The Kansas City Royals climbed back to the .500 mark with a statement win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, kicking off August with momentum. But it was a three-word quote from Bobby Witt Jr. that stole the postgame spotlight. When asked about new teammate Mike Yastrzemski, who made his debut following the […]

The Boston Red Sox made a key roster decision Saturday morning, optioning right-hander Cooper Criswell to Triple-A Worcester to clear space for Dustin May’s debut, which is set for this Wednesday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The move comes just days after Boston acquired the former Los Angeles Dodgers starter in exchange for prospects James […]

The Kansas City Royals are shuffling the roster after bringing in some talent at the MLB trade deadline. Kansas City announced Saturday they are adding pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert to the active roster, per the team’s social media. In order to make room for the hurlers, Kansas City is designating pitcher Thomas Hatch […]

The San Diego Padres wasted no time making a splash before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran slugger Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles in a deal designed to add depth and versatility. Now in San Diego, O’Hearn made his first public comments since the move — and he didn’t hold back. The eight-year veteran’s […]

Cleveland Guardians slugger Steven Kwan is tipping his cap to the city of Cleveland. Kwan ended up staying with the Guardians after he received a lot of trade speculation, before the MLB trade deadline. He received a warm reception from the team’s fans before a game on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. “It was really […]

The San Diego Padres made waves at the trade deadline once again, and veteran third baseman Manny Machado had a lot to say about it. Following the San Diego trade deadline acquisition of All-Star closer Mason Miller, the team sent a clear message. The window to win is now. In a postgame interview after the […]

The Minnesota Twins baseball team got picked apart at the MLB trade deadline, with several players getting dealt from the club. One player who didn’t get traded is pitcher Joe Ryan. Ryan is admitting though he thought he was headed out the door, to the Boston Red Sox. “Joe Ryan saw a now-deleted Fox Sports […]

The New York Yankees stacked their bullpen at the MLB Trade Deadline. One of their major additions was trading for Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar. Bednar joined New York with the expectation that he’d hold down opposing hitters in high-leverage situations. Along with Camilo Doval and Jake Bird, the Bronx Bombers are expected to have […]

With one single phone call, veteran outfielder Alex Call went from putting up solid averages for a Washington Nationals team going nowhere fast to contending for a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A big change? You bet, but for Call, who spoke to reporters before his first game with the team, it’s a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are embroiled in a back-and-forth battle for the NL East with the New York Mets. And the heated division race may be causing tempers to flare. After a fiery confrontation with commissioner Rob Manfred earlier this week, Bryce Harper lost his cool again on Friday. The Phillies’ first baseman was livid after […]

After years of walking away as big winners at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, Brandon Gomes was quiet. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ general manager expressed interest in multiple players, including Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. Unfortunately, Los Angeles did not pull off a big time deal. Instead, they are stuck with Tommy Edman and […]

The Cleveland Guardians (54-54) underwent significant changes during MLB trade deadline week. Two-time American League Reliever of the Year Emmanuel Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz at the center of a gambling investigation that puts into doubt their future with the franchise. The team cleaned out their lockers on Friday. Additionally, the Guards shipped out 2020 […]

The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays swung for the fences with a trade deadline deal that landed the team Shane Bieber. The move was risky as the former Cleveland Guardians ace hasn’t pitched in over a year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. But the Blue Jays envision Bieber helping the team win this season […]

When the Miami Marlins overhauled their staff last year, it sent a message to the fan base that no one is safe. They dealt left-handed starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to the Philadelphia Phillies, reinforcing the notion that everyone is available for the right price. Well, president of baseball operations Peter Bendix did not think any […]

Despite being one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers didn’t make too many big moves before the MLB trade deadline. While other teams, like the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, made big swings to improve their rosters, Milwaukee chose a more subtle approach that has brought some criticism to the franchise. […]

The Detroit Tigers made several trades leading up to the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. In all, the AL Central leaders gave manager AJ Hinch more options to work with in the bullpen and starting rotation. Hinch is very familiar with one of these new faces — 41-year-old starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who came over through […]

After a very active but somewhat controversial trade deadline period, shipping away Dustin May, James Outman, Hunter Feduccia, Eriq Swan, and Sean Paul Liñan for Alex Call, Brock Stewart, Adam Serinowski, Paul Gervase, and Ben Rortvedt, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially begun to re-jigger their roster to make room for some new faces. With […]