MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 42

The San Diego Padres enjoyed a terrific start to the 2021 MLB season. They were near the top of the NL West alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers and seemed destined to make the playoffs. But things fizzled out in the second half and San Diego ultimately missed the postseason. The Padres don’t want that to […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is less than two days away. And as time begins to run out, all eyes are going to be focused squarely on the Washington Nationals and star outfielder Juan Soto, who could end up being traded at the deadline. Soto has become a prime trade target throughout the league after […]

Juan Soto is the most enticing trade prospect available ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but the Washington Nationals’ insanely high price tag for their young superstar has deterred some MLB teams from making a deal. According to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, the Nationals are believed to be seeking a “package of four top prospects […]

With the MLB trade deadline now just a mere two days away, the pressure is on Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins to do what he can to bolster his club’s roster for the stretch run of the season. Atkins has already watched as Toronto’s AL East rival in the New York Yankees acquired […]

The Washington Nationals continue to explore the possibility of trading superstar outfielder Juan Soto at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. As it stands, there are three teams still in the mix to land the 23-year-old, with the Dodgers, Padres, and Cardinals all still believed to be players in the sweepstakes. On Sunday, Soto revealed his […]

The Cincinnati Reds are using the 2022 MLB trade deadline to host a firesale of their key veterans. Following the trades of Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners and Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl to the New York Mets, a deal for Brandon Drury could be next. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the 29-year-old […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman always has an eye on bolstering his club ahead of any MLB trade deadline. While the Dodgers have been heavily linked with Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto as of late, he is also looking to provide depth to the infield. As noted by MLB Network’s Jon […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to part ways with a few key players ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline as they look to retool the roster ahead of an eventual playoff push in the future. Among the players rumored to be on the trade block is star center fielder Bryan Reynolds, who has drawn […]

The San Diego Padres remain on the lookout for a starting pitcher to bolster their rotation ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Padres have multiple pitchers on their trade wish list, and among them, they hold an interest in completing a move for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana. According to USA Today Sports’ Bob […]

The New York Yankees got off to a legendary start to their 2022 campaign, entering July with a 56-21 record. While injuries to Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino, and Michael King have slowed the Yankees’ winning pace in July, they still entered play Sunday with an MLB-best 69-33 record. Aaron Judge is on pace to break […]

With the MLB trade deadline looming, teams are finalizing their strategies as they look to bolster the roster or stage a fire sale ahead of Aug. 2. The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be buyers at the deadline in order to continue their push for a Wild Card spot out of the National League, and […]

Joey Gallo and the New York Yankees are preparing to split ahead of the 2o22 MLB trade deadline. Despite his putrid performance this season, there are many teams looking into the 28-year-old outfielder. One of them is the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers we reported to be one of the numerous teams interested in Gallo but […]

The New York Mets have already been active at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, working the phones to bring in first baseman Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as outfielder Tyler Naquin and pitcher Philip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds. However, those are small-scale moves and not the difference-making trades that fans were […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a move to bolster their offense ahead of the August 2 MLB trade deadline. Robert Murray of Fansided reports that the Rays have agreed to a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder David Peralta. Tampa Bay catcher Christian Cerda is headed to the Diamondbacks in the deal, per […]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas is now the most coveted, available hurler on the trade market after the Seattle Mariners acquired Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. As was the case with the Reds, the Athletics are aiming to reach for the stars in any potential Montas trade. As noted by The […]

The Boston Red Sox difficult 2022 season just keeps getting worse. Star offseason acquisition Trevor Story reportedly has a small hairline fracture near his wrist, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. Story will not swing a bat for the next 1-2 weeks and will be reevaluated then. This is difficult news for Boston without […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have started to make moves ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. As they look for help in the pitching department, they have acquired Edmundo Sosa from the St. Louis Cardinals. Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic broke the news of the Phillies trading for Sosa, a 26-year-old utilityman. Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have addressed their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Dodgers have traded for Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Martin. Chicago is receiving Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The Dodgers have acquired Chris Martin from the Cubs. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of being a playoff contender in the American League. They are a game behind the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central division, and 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL wild card standings. Those are deficits that this team can overcome during the remaining […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline knowing that they desperately need help in their bullpen. If they can shore up their bullpen, or even their pitching staff as a whole, Toronto will have a really good shot to lock up a wild card spot in the American League. Everybody […]

The San Diego Padres are enjoying a superb 2022 season. However, they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12 games in the NL West. Nonetheless, the Padres have playoff aspirations. San Diego may not catch the Dodgers, but they are in good position to earn a Wild Card berth. And as the 2019 Washington Nationals […]

The Chicago White Sox have had a somewhat disappointing 2022 season so far. After loading up last offseason, they were expected to be a shoe-in to win the American League Central. Instead, they have found themselves in a three-horse race with the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians so far. Right now, they are three games […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a successful season. They are 10 games over .500 and playing a quality brand of baseball. However, they happen to play in the AL East. As a result, they sit 12.5 games behind the elite New York Yankees. Toronto may not be able to catch the Yankees for the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a tightly contested race a top the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers this season. The Cardinals sit three games behind the Brewers as the 2022 MLB trade deadline rolls around. This is important because the Cardinals are tied for the final NL wild card spot right now, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of another good season despite having one of the lowest payrolls in the MLB. Every season, the Rays seem to find a way to exceed expectations and make a deep postseason run as a result. And so far, the 2022 season has been no exception. Despite their […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner. For the most part, teams are at the point where their organizational strategy is clear. They are preparing to either sell, buy, or stand pat. Today, we are breaking down each contending team’s biggest need ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Biggest needs for contenders […]

The New York Yankees have just a couple of days left to make a splash ahead of the August 2nd MLB Trade Deadline. After being heavily linked to Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo, the Bronx Bombers missed out on the righty as the Seattle Mariners landed him on Friday night instead. Now, the focus shifts strictly […]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Quintana is no stranger to MLB trade deadline rumors. Quintana was dealt from the Chicago Cubs to the White Sox in a blockbuster ahead of the 2017 deadline, a deal that occurred after a -swath of rumors. That’s why the Pirates lefty isn’t letting this year’s rumors get to him. […]

The Cincinnati Reds traded one of the biggest names of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, pitcher Luis Castillo, to the Seattle Mariners. The New York Yankees were one of the many teams interested in trading for the All-Star but couldn’t bring him in. The main reason why Castillo isn’t bound for The Bronx is that […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured a mediocre season. However, they are still in the AL Central division race. Despite rumors of selling ahead of the deadline, Chicago decided to hold onto their stars and pursue a division win in 2022. And Chicago is looking to upgrade right away. The White Sox are reportedly interested […]

The Los Angeles Angels threw a massive curveball into every team’s MLB trade deadline plans when it was revealed that the club was “listening to offers” on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. While an Ohtani trade is still viewed as unlikely, the Angels MVP certainly didn’t quiet the rumors with recent comments on his future with […]

We’ve now had one of our first big splashes ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Seattle Mariners are acquiring two-time All-Star and Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Per Jeff Passan: BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) […]

As was the case last season, the Seattle Mariners face quite an intriguing MLB trade deadline in the coming days. Ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto opted for low-risk, high-reward moves in an effort to provide his team with one last push to clinch a wild-card spot […]

The New York Mets are expected to make some moves at the August 2nd MLB Trade Deadline, with a big need for bullpen help and even another bat. While they’ve been linked to both Willson Contreras and David Robertson of the Chicago Cubs, it appears they have their eyes on two Boston Red Sox players […]

The MLB trade deadline is just days away, and the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are looking to bolster their roster via a pair of pivotal moves. As noted by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the Blue Jays are aiming to add both a starting pitcher and a left-handed bat. Bowden linked both Washington Nationals outfielder Juan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are making a true playoff push this season. Despite Bryce Harper being injured, they have one of the National League’s Wild Card spots locked down. As the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaches, they are looking to make upgrades. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Phillies have Cleveland Guardians pitcher Zach […]

The New York Yankees already made a move to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But New York isn’t done making high-profile moves. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009 and have championship aspirations this season. So they are going to do whatever it takes to upgrade their roster. The […]

The Boston Red Sox have a decision to make. They currently sit at .500 which places them dead last in the AL East. The Red Sox are not going to win the AL East this season. However, they are just 3.5 games out of the AL Wild Card. But is that enough to entice them […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most mystifying teams heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The team is still within striking distance of contending for a postseason spot. But after their huge fall from grace in the past few weeks highlighted by a historically terrible stretch of losses that crushed morale. That’s […]