MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 35

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. They feature plenty of talent on their roster and appear poised to make another deep playoff run. In 2021, Atlanta’s World Series winning year, the Braves utilized a tremendous bullpen effort to propel them to a championship. Their relief core has been solid but injury-plagued in […]

With three wild card spots available in each league and several small-market teams exceeding expectations, the 2023 MLB trade deadline figures to have a more accessible buyers market than maybe ever before. That free-for-all does not apply to the Detroit Tigers (47-59), but they will play a big role on Tuesday, nevertheless. “The Tigers are […]

The Houston Astros are unsurprisingly considering a potential reunion with Justin Verlander after just winning a World Series with him as their ace in 2022. They have every incentive to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, especially in light of the Texas Rangers’ busy weekend. But there may not be anything the Astros can […]

Few MLB clubs have been as disappointing this year as the San Diego Padres. Even with a solid 15-9 record in July thus far, the team is still eight games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and five games behind in the race for the final National League Wild Card spot. […]

The Atlanta Braves might be on top of the National League, but that doesn’t mean that they’re standing pat at the trade deadline. Quite the opposite, actually: the team has some glaring issues that need to be addressed. What exactly are these problems? Well, Atlanta is reportedly looking for pitching help, particularly in the bullpen, […]

All eyes are on the New York Mets with the clock quickly ticking down to Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. No one knew what the organization exactly had in mind before a hectic weekend, but now it is clear New York is looking completely past 2023 and even dramatically changing its 2024 plans. David Robertson was […]

The New York Mets are not having the season they were hoping for, and have decided to operate as sellers at the trade deadline, with Max Scherzer already getting sent to the Texas Rangers, and more moves likely to follow. While a host of big names could end up getting traded over the next day […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made a couple of notable moves just ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, as they parted ways with pitchers Jordan Hicks and Jordan Montgomery. Hicks was traded by the Cards to the Toronto Blue Jays, while Montgomery was sent to the Texas Rangers. With the two gone, the attention gets […]

The Boston Red Sox are doing an excellent job of keeping their fans on their toes going into the MLB trade deadline. Multiple paths have been speculated as potential directions the front office will take in the next day-and-a-half. The club can pursue extra reinforcements for a playoff push or maximize return value of expiring […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is officially less than two days away, and teams are beginning to make some big moves. After contemplating whether or not they wanted to sell as they continue to wade through a lost 2023 campaign, the St. Louis Cardinals finally decide to start blowing things up on Sunday afternoon, sending […]

The Cincinnati Reds are still on top of the NL Central with a 58-49 record, but their recent slide has definitely been concerning. With that said, it’s not wrong to assume that they will make some moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline in a bid to keep their position at the top of the […]

The Chicago White Sox’s stance on trading Dylan Cease might be softening amid rumors that they are willing to hear offers for everyone on their roster. For those not in the know, it has been reported recently that the White Sox have no plans to include Cease on their current fire sale as they look […]

Justin Verlander could be the next man out after the New York Mets traded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. And by the looks of it, the Los Angeles Dodgers are becoming a likely destination for the veteran pitcher. According to the latest rumors, the Dodgers have legitimate interest in Verlander, and the […]

The New York Mets moved on from future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer on Saturday, trading him to the Texas Rangers. As the MLB Trade Deadline inches closer, speculation exists that they may move another future Hall of Famer in Justin Verlander. And one potential suitor could be New York’s division rival Atlanta Braves. The […]

The New York Yankees came into Sunday night’s game with the Baltimore Orioles with a chance to take both the weekend series and season series from their long-time rivals. They sent Luis Severino to the mound as their starter, but that decision turned out to be a huge miscalculation by Yankees manager Aaron Boone. That’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their pitching staff last week when they acquired starting pitcher Lance Lynn  and reliever Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox. While both of those moves should help the Dodgers’ struggling pitching staff, it seems quite likely that the team will be looking for more mound help before the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a series of injuries to members of their pitching staff this season. In Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, they appeared to lose a key offensive player to a potential injury. J.D. Martinez, who has found his power stroke again this season, was forced to leave the game after […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are bolstering their bullpen by acquiring closer Jordan Hicks in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. MLB insider Craig Mish was the first to report the trade, with other media reports confirming the deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has the full trade return, with the Cardinals receiving Double-A pitchers Sem Robberse […]

The Cincinnati Reds have been unexpectedly competitive in the National League Central this season, as they sit just a half-game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the division. Despite that, one of their key players in Jonathan India has been involved in trade rumors ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, thanks in […]

As the Chicago Cubs’ winning streak grows, their chances of becoming sellers at the trade deadline shrink. Winners of eight straight games, Chicago is gaining ground in the National League playoff race. Cody Bellinger, once seen as one of the best players available at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, is going nowhere. The Cubs have […]

The Houston Astros are gunning to be the first team since the 1999 and 2000 New York Yankees to repeat as World Series champions. The Astros started off on the wrong foot due to injuries to Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez, but they have remained formidable as one of the best teams in the American […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is on Tuesday, and a team with an unpredictable history in the trade market is the Milwaukee Brewers. Last season, the Brew Crew traded away All-Star closer Josh Hader while leading the NL Central. The front office made the move to maximize the Brewers’ championship window, only for the team […]

A big domino ahead of August’s MLB trade deadline fell on Saturday, as the New York Mets decided to send Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a massive trade that sent shockwaves across the big leagues. With that said, it’s a great time to give grades to the Rangers and the Mets for this […]

When the 2023 Major League Baseball season started, it was expected that the St. Louis Cardinals would be a National League playoff team once again. That’s where the Cardinals almost always are, and there was no reason expect anything different from a team that has superstars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. BREAKING: John Mozeliak says […]

The Max Scherzer trade is happening! After almost falling through, the Texas Rangers and New York Mets agreed to a deal, per Jeff Passan. The Rangers will pay Scherzer $22.5 million, as the Mets are paying his contract down to that level, per Andy Martino. Additionally, Luisangel Acuña is the prospect being sent to the […]

It was initially reported on Saturday that the Texas Rangers and New York Mets agreed to a Max Scherzer trade. Scherzer also reportedly agreed to waive his no-trade clause. A new report from MLB insider Mark Feinsand leaves the trade in question, however. Feinsand originally reported that sources said the trade was “on hold.” He […]

The  Los Angeles Dodgers are back at the top of the National League West, and that’s just where they were expected to be at the start of the season. At this point, they have fended off challenges from the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres despite a number of injuries to the […]

The New York Mets have agreed to a trade that will send Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, and sure enough, MLB fans couldn’t help but joke about it. While the deal has yet to be completed as the two teams work on the financial issues of the transaction, many saw the funny side of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reacquired utility man Kike Hernandez in a trade this week with the Boston Red Sox. While Hernandez is happy to be going back to the Dodgers after struggling most of the year with Boston, he demonstrated a surprising and hilarious sense of humor when he talked about his move from the […]

Rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals might actually trade Nolan Arenado to the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t going away. Is a Nolan Arenado trade between the Cardinals and Dodgers likely? No. But it’s a scenario that St. Louis might want to give serious consideration before the 2023 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. It’s a long […]

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers agreed to a trade for pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Though, nothing is finalized yet due to some potential roadblocks. Scherzer’s no-trade clause was a big one, but he is waving it, per Andy Martino of SNY, which continues to inch […]

Kendall Graveman is getting a second chance to win a championship with the Houston Astros. After the Astros were defeated in the 2021 World Series, Graveman left Houston for a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox just sent Graveman back to the Astros ahead of the 2023 MLB trade […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is just days away and one team that is still mulling the decision to make some moves is the New York Mets, who have underperformed in 2023. Between Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, Verlander is more likely to be moved by Tuesday due to his recent form, although his $43 million […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to continue their aggressive trade deadline pursuit. LA has already traded for players such as Lance Lynn and Amed Rosario among others. Now, they are reportedly interested in a number of star pitchers including Justin Verlander of the New York Mets, reports Jack Harris and Jorge Castillo of the […]

The Chicago White Sox have already traded five pitchers. After moving Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn and three relievers, a sixth White Sox pitcher could soon be moved. Chicago relieverKeynan Middleton is drawing interest around the league and could be dealt by Tuesday’s 2023 MLB trade deadline, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The White Sox […]

Where did this Miami Marlins team come from? If you predicted before the start of the season that Miami will be competing for a Wild Card spot this late into the season, plenty of people would think you’re crazy. Yet, here they are: locked in a four-way tie with the Reds (!!!), the Phillies, and […]

The Atltana Braves are building something special up in Georgia. Over the last few years, GM Alex Anthopoulos has earned every bit of trust from the fans with his savvy roster building moves. In fact, his moves at the 2021 deadline helped secure the Braves’ World Series win. With the 2023 trade deadline looming (and […]

The San Francisco Giants are coming off a disastrous 2022 campaign, so there were not too many expectations heading into the 2023 season. An 85-win season would be a considered a successful one, but they have eclipsed most of the projections as they currently stand at 56 wins, three games behind the division leader Los […]

The New York Mets traded reliever David Robertson to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. It seemed to signal New York’s intent to sell off pieces of their roster amid a disappointing season to this point. One of those who could be traded is future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. Scherzer met with the media […]