MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 39

The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a rare, albeit exceptional, position that sets them apart from the rest of the league. In the first half of the 2023 season, they have established themselves as the premier team in all of baseball, with a roster lacking weakness. As the All-Star festivities are all now in the […]

If the Los Angeles Angels decide to move Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs should seriously consider pursuing the two-way superstar. The Cubs have what it takes to make a competitive trade offer for Shohei Ohtani, and doing so could revitalize the franchise. The Angels’ stance that Ohtani won’t […]

The Seattle Mariners snapped their postseason drought last year. In 2023, Seattle entered the campaign with lofty expectations. They have underperformed for the most part though, currently holding a 45-44 record. Nevertheless, they are still in the AL West division and AL Wild Card races. Barring a complete collapse over the next couple of weeks, […]

The Chicago White Sox are currently eight games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central. Chicago is reportedly expected to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Lucas Giolito, the White Sox’s ace, is anticipated by many to be available ahead of the deadline. One National League contender, the Los Angeles […]

The 2023 MLB season has reached its unofficial midway point with the All-Star break currently upon us. While there have been many standout performances throughout the league, it’s clear that Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is once again taking the league by storm. And with the trade deadline approaching, it’s fair to wonder […]

It appears the Chicago White Sox are emerging as sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Only four players are off the table for this year’s trade season: Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn, Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert Jr., according to Jon Heyman. Tim Anderson is not on the list of untouchables. After being mediocre at […]

The Boston Red Sox seemed to be out for the count heading into the month of July, but after getting swept by the Miami Marlins, they have turned around and won seven of their past eight games to push their record back up to 47-43. There’s just one more game before the All-Star break, and when […]

Cody Bellinger endured down seasons in both 2021 and 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA ultimately made the difficult decision to move on from the former NL MVP during this past offseason. Bellinger ended up signing with the Chicago Cubs and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. However, is Bellinger actually back? There’s no […]

The Colorado Rockies have, once again, fallen off the pace in the NL West standings. At the time of writing, the Rockies have posted a meager 33-55 record, which isn’t only “good” for worst in the NL West, but the entire NL. Thus, with trade season fast approaching, one would think that the Rockies will […]

The St. Louis Cardinals, 35-51 and free falling down the standings, appear to be open for business ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Cardinals are “listening” to trade offers on their young position players in the hopes of adding controllable starting pitchers, in the latest MLB rumors according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2023 season hasn’t been ideal. Injuries have decimated the rotation and fans are calling for the team to add a star pitcher or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline. There is even more pressure to make a move following Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw’s injuries. May will miss the season […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received some devastating injury news on starting pitcher Dustin May on Tuesday, as the right-hander will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. May will miss the rest of the season in yet another brutal blow to the Dodgers rotation. In addition to May, Dodgers southpaw […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is on the horizon, which means that rumor season is upon us. And the New York Yankees, in third place in the loaded American League East and in need of a shot in the arm with superstar Aaron Judge injured, are going to be one of the main teams involved […]

The New York Yankees still have one of the best records in MLB this season, but it has been obvious they are not ready to compete for a World Series crown. Aaron Judge has been out for a long period, and the franchise relies heavily on the production he brings to the table. Starting pitchers […]

The Washington Nationals are going to be a seller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One player who could draw significant interest is 3B Jeimer Candelario, per Jon Morosi.  According to FanGraphs’ WAR statistic, Candelario has been the “most valuable third baseman in the NL” in 2023, via Morosi. That is quite impressive considering the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as one of the favorites to end up with Shohei Ohtani. Whether it happens via trade or in free agency, many people around the MLB world expect Ohtani to leave Anaheim and move to downtown Los Angeles. That said, the Los Angeles Angels have downplayed talks of potentially […]

The Chicago Cubs signed Cody Bellinger to a one-year deal last winter with the hope he could be a key contributor in 2023. He’s hitting .252 in 43 games with seven home runs but did miss a month due to injury. With the Cubbies four games out of first place in the NL Central, it […]

The Shane Bieber trade rumors are not going away. With a little over a month left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians still look nothing like a contender. Given the Guardians’ losing record and Cleveland’s inclination to trade homegrown stars before they hit free agency, Bieber could very well become the best […]

The Chicago White Sox disappointing start to the season has put them in a position where a full-blown fire sale seems increasingly likely. As they assess their options, trading shortstop Tim Anderson seems to be one of their better trade opportunities. Despite Anderson’s underwhelming performance this season, hitting just .249/.290/.292 with limited extra-base hits, his […]

Even after their 10-game winning streak was stomped down by the San Diego Padres on Thursday, the San Francisco Giants have put together a strong 2023 MLB season. Supported by three players with double-digit home runs and two starters with ERAs just over 3.00, San Francisco has the right pieces in place for a deep […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have battled mediocrity throughout the 2023 season. They are currently three games over .500, sitting in third place in the National League East division. As of this story’s publication, the Phillies are nine games behind the Atlanta Braves in the division. Nevertheless, with a potential Wild Card spot up for grabs, Philadelphia […]

Even though their record is now 34-38, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the biggest surprises in the MLB this season. The Pirates are looking to maximize their early season success as they approach the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is entertaining the idea of entering the trade deadline with a buyer’s mentality, via […]

The St. Louis Cardinals got off to one of their slowest starts in decades this spring, and rumors have been swirling about moving Paul Goldschmidt or Nolan Arenado ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. For a consistent and prized franchise, the beginning of the 2023 season was anything but ideal for the Cardinals. With […]

The Texas Rangers appear to be a legitimate World Series contender with six weeks left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline. One or two significant Rangers trades could help Texas get over the hump and finally win their first championship in franchise history. The Rangers have a championship-caliber offense, leading MLB in runs scored. It’s […]

The New York Mets’ 2023 offseason spending spree has not yielded the results that the team had hoped it would. With the halfway mark of the season fast approaching, the Mets are under .500 and no threat to the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. In order for the Mets to achieve their championship aspirations, […]

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a complete rebuild. They received no shortage of attention last year when Juan Soto was available in trade talks. However, with Soto out of the picture, Washington’s trade candidates won’t be as hot of a topic in 2023. Nevertheless, the Nationals still feature plenty of players who […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will have to strongly consider being aggressive at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In doing so, at least one marquee name on the Blue Jays’ roster could end up finishing the 2023 season on another team. No, the Blue Jays shouldn’t become 2023 MLB trade deadline sellers. Expectations are too high […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ frustrating 2023 season has led some people around the league to wonder whether or not they will sell ahead of the trade deadline. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado have even been mentioned as potential trade candidates. But would trading either of those superstars be the best option for St. Louis? Let’s […]

At the risk of getting overexcited, the Texas Rangers might be the best team in baseball. Sure, the Tampa Bay Rays have the best record and the Los Angeles Dodgers have the most pedigree, but no team has consistently beaten the brakes off teams like the Rangers through the first third of the season; the […]

Through 68 games, the Baltimore Orioles have enjoyed a charmed (and charming) season. At 43-25, they have the second best record in baseball—if not for the Tampa Bay Rays’ torrid start, the Orioles would be in pole position to claim their first AL East divisional title since 2014. The offense mashes, pouring in exactly 5.00 […]

The Cleveland Guardians have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Should the Guardians become sellers or buyers? If Cleveland chooses the former, there could be multiple Guardians players who draw serious interest from baseball’s contenders. It’s a complicated question for the Guardians. Cleveland’s overall record, place in the standings […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded in 2023? This is the question most fans want to know the answer to. After all, the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since signing Ohtani, so there’s a good chance the two-way phenom will leave in free agency. However, the Halos currently own a 39-32 record. So will […]

The Chicago White Sox should be the biggest sellers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With plenty of brand names that could offer help to contenders, the White Sox have a chance to reload their farm system and start the rebuilding process. It would be prudent for the White Sox to decide well before the […]

The New York Yankees will almost assuredly be buyers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In the middle of just about every summer, the Yankees make multiple trades to increase their chances of winning the World Series. Given New York’s struggles and its position well out of first place in the AL East, a few […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in second place in the National League West, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are contenders once again despite not having their best season. As a result, LA will be looking to add upgrades ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The question is who will the Dodgers opt […]

The St. Louis Cardinals, currently at the bottom of the AL Central with a disappointing record of 27-40, seem likely to become sellers before the 2023 trade deadline. Among the players who could attract interest from contending MLB teams, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt stands out as the most intriguing option. Despite the Cardinals’ struggles, the […]

The Chicago White Sox simply have not been able to build off of their strong 2021 season. Not even two years ago, the White Sox won 93 games on the back of strong seasons from the likes of Tim Anderson, Lucas Giolito, and other noteworthy players who remain in a White Sox uniform, such as […]

The Cincinnati Reds might find themselves in an unfamiliar position at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Often out of contention by the middle of the summer, the Reds are usually sellers when the MLB trade deadline comes around. This year, Cincinnati could choose to become a buyer and add veteran talent to a roster that […]

With the San Francisco Giants at 32-31 and just on the outskirts of a wild card spot in the National League, President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters this past week that the team plans to be “aggressive” at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, which is a little less than two months away. It […]