MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 31

It has been far from a dream season for the Tampa Bay Rays. But despite the team’s struggles through the first 78 games, the Rays should hold firm at the MLB trade deadline and retain their top talent. There’s little doubt the Rays find themselves in an unfamiliar situation in 2024. After all, they’ve been […]

A 16-win decline in 2023 saw the Cleveland Guardians go from AL Central champs and an ALDS squad to the team’s first season with less than 80 wins since 2012. But after these struggles, this plucky ballclub has bounced back in 2024. The Guardians own the American League’s second-best record at 49-26, giving the club a […]

Two years ago, after the first half of the season, the New York Mets were one of the best teams in baseball, sitting at 58-35. But things slowly fell apart, and they lost the lead in the National League East with five games remaining in the season to their rivals, the Atlanta Braves. That ended […]

No matter one’s opinion of the San Diego Padres, it cannot be said that the team isn’t exciting. They’ve been both surprising and disappointing at various moments. For the better part of two seasons, that has left them in the league’s awkward middle class. After lighting up Major League Baseball the past two years with […]

The Chicago White Sox have not made the MLB Playoffs since 2021 and are attempting to rebuild on the fly with young players like Eloy Jimenez. The powerful White Sox designated hitter got a key injury update from Manager Pedro Grifol on Friday, one that bodes well for Jimenez rounding back into form with Chicago […]

The New York Mets (36-39), with the help of McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have inserted themselves back into the wild-card race. Now, New York’s NL representative finds itself in a precarious position as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The Mets could be both buyers and sellers this summer, via The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Will the Mets be buyers […]

The New York Yankees are amid a strong start to the 2024 season. New York’s record ranks them first in the AL East. Yet, rumors suggest the Yankees could push for further improvement with a trade for Houston Astros veterans Alex Bregman and Ryan Pressly ahead of the July deadline. Yankees beat writer Joel Sherman […]

Because the Chicago White Sox (20-56) are on pace to finish as one of the worst teams in modern baseball history, it is extremely hard to believe that there might actually be multiple players on the roster who can be valuable playoff contributors. Nevertheless, first-year general manager Chris Getz is going to be receiving a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are sitting pretty. With the National League’s best record, a sturdy lineup, and the best starting rotation in Major League Baseball, one might think there’s not much this team needs to do at the trade deadline. But sometimes being good is the enemy of being great, and as close as the Phillies […]

Once the calendar turns over to June, talks toward the MLB trade deadline start to heat up. Who will be buyers? Sellers? Who are the ones right on the cusp, the in-betweeners? For the Atlanta Braves, they look to be in line to be buyers again. Braves manager Brian Snitker on his lineup's impressive performance […]

The MLB trade deadline is roughly six weeks away. Though deals aren’t expected to pop at this point in time, trade talks between buyers and sellers should be beginning to occur by now. One team that figures to sell between now and the trade deadline is the Oakland Athletics. The A’s own a paltry 26-48 […]

Coming off a rousing World Series victory in 2019, the Washington Nationals have done nothing but plummet down the MLB totem pole. They have failed to make the playoffs in the four seasons that have followed, and they even lost 107 games in 2022. But the Nationals are trending upwards. After a 71-91 season in […]

Cedric Mullins has been one of the better players on the Baltimore players over the last few years, but that has not been the case this season as his struggles continue, and the team is reportedly looking for an upgrade in center field as the trade deadline slowly approaches, according to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently acquired utility player Cavan Biggio from the Toronto Blue Jays. So what other moves will Los Angeles look to make? The Dodgers are 42-28 and hold a six-game lead in the National League West as of this story’s writing. LA’s roster features star-power and depth, so will they try to […]

The Miami Marlins reached the playoffs in 2023 and looked poised to become a consistent winner with a solid young core. Fast-forward to mid-June 2024 and the Marlins have the worst record in the National League, signaling a seller mindset for Miami ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Despite their measly record, the Marlins have […]

The St. Louis Cardinals franchise is not accustomed to losing. Fresh off a 91-loss season in 2023, the Cardinals look to return to business as usual in 2024. However, they haven’t exactly been good through the first three or so months of the current season. They have a 33-34 record at the time of writing, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently agreed to trade infielder Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers after previously designating him for assignment. So what does the move mean for Toronto’s future? Just a few years ago, the Blue Jays core was expected to be among the best in baseball. Former MLB All-Stars’ sons anchored the […]

The Chicago Cubs sit three games under .500 at 32-35 overall, leaving them in an interesting spot as the MLB Trade Deadline slowly approaches, and as some question whether they will be buyers or sellers, president Jed Hoyer made it clear what he believes the team’s approach will be come late July. “We’ll be on […]

For the second time in four seasons, the Atlanta Braves have lost outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. to a torn ACL. The first time it happened in 2021, the Braves knuckled down at the MLB trade deadline and swung a few big deals to propel them to a World Series title. Apparently, they are going to […]

The Chicago Cubs may be two games below .500 at the moment, but amid the morass of mediocrity that is the NL Wild Card race, they are firmly within striking distance of a playoff spot. They sit just a half game back of the San Francisco Giants for the third and final Wild Card spot, […]

The Detroit Tigers are in an interesting situation as the MLB Trade Deadline is slowly approaching, and while some would believe that Tarik Skubal could be on the table as a trade chip, that is not the case, but the Tigers will listen on another starter in Jack Flaherty, who is having a bounce back […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hovering just below .500 at 31-33, which puts them fourth in the National League Central. But, they’re also just 0.5 games out of the NL Wild Card race, which means the Cards could still make the postseason barring a complete collapse in the second half. With that in mind, the […]

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is expected to draw no shortage of interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The A’s don’t have much interest in moving the 25-year-old flame-thrower, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as possible landing destinations for Miller. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are the best team right now in the National League based on their record. Their 45-20 record is better than nine games than the rest of their competition in the National League East division. But just because they are dominating their rivals in the standings, it doesn’t mean that they’re not going […]

The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold one of the best records in baseball while the Houston Astros are six games under .500. The two teams may not have an opportunity for a 2022 World Series rematch in the ’24 Fall Classic unless Houston turns things around, but they could agree to a deal before the MLB […]

The MLB trade deadline always features World Series contenders making big moves in the hopes of increasing their odds. The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the heavyweights that will be scouring the markets for upgrades. Perhaps, though, they may not look as intently as other contenders. While other teams like the New York Yankees […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in MLB over the past few years. In 2024, though, the Astros are struggling. Houston currently owns a 30-36 record and they are on track to sell at the trade deadline barring a resurgence over the next month. As a result, players such as […]

The New York Yankees are on god mode right now. After last year’s disappointing campaign, the Bronx Bombers have come back in full force this season with the addition of Juan Soto. That, along with some savvy moves around the seams, have made New York the best team in the American League right now. Still, […]

Even with their 6-5 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies have been the best team in the MLB so far this season. After a pair of deep playoff runs the past two seasons, you can bet they are looking to load up for a title run this year, and that […]

The New York Yankees seemingly will want to add a corner infielder ahead of this year’s trade deadline, and while Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon seems like a great candidate, it seems that he is likely to stay put with still three more years remaining on his contract after this season. “While teams like […]

The Seattle Mariners have taken control of the AL West! A large power vacuum formed in the division with the collapse of the Houston Astros and the defending champions Texas Rangers. With both teams struggling, Seattle has stormed into the playoff picture. Their record isn’t exactly stellar (36-30, compared to the other division leaders’ 40+ […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate since last year. With the Miami Marlins struggling in 2024, Luzardo is expected to be a popular candidate to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles […]

The Los Angeles Angels are clearly not contending for a playoff spot, which has led many to speculate if they could potentially trade players like Taylor Ward and Jo Adell ahead of the July 30 MLB deadline. Sources say that the Angels are fielding trade offers for certain players, including Ward and Adell, via Robert […]

If the New York Mets decide to go nuclear and blow things up at the MLB trade deadline, first baseman Pete Alonso will likely be the most high-profile player they move. The Mets are still technically in the thick of the National League Wild Card hunt, but that says a whole lot more about the […]

The New York Yankees are tied for the best record in baseball entering Thursday’s action, and the team does not appear to have many holes. However, that does not mean the Yankees will merely sit back on their laurels between now and the July 30 MLB trade deadline. The Yankees are typically always one of […]

The MLB trade deadline is the ultimate benchmark in a Major League Baseball season, so it’s never too early to start thinking about how and when the action might unfold. With under two months to go until July 31, that day when frenzied trades continue to flow in right up until 6 p.m., we at […]

The Cleveland Guardians currently hold a five-game lead in the American League Central. Cleveland has been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2024. The Guardians have held strong despite losing ace Shane Bieber to Tommy John surgery early in the season. Barring an immediate collapse the Guardians project to be buyers […]

The calendar hitting June means we’re less than two months away from the July 30 MLB trade deadline. A lot can change for teams over the next eight weeks, but some franchises already have a concrete idea of their deadline strategies. Among those are the Seattle Mariners, who’ve sat atop the AL West standings for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will be one of the most intriguing teams to monitor in the lead-up to the July 30 MLB trade deadline Will the Blue Jays buy? Will they be sellers? Will they stand pat? Right now, they aren’t even sure. Sources say that unless Toronto completely collapses over the next two months, […]