MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 44

The New York Yankees have made their first move. Not long after the team’s walk-off loss to the Mets, it was announced that Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi was being traded to the Bronx. In return, the Yankees have sent three minor league prospects to Kansas City. The Yankees still have a few needs […]

As the Los Angeles Angels fall further down the standings, it is clear that they are selling at the 2o22 MLB trade deadline. The big name that everyone is watching for is perhaps the biggest name in the sport, Shohei Ohtani. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Angels are engaging with […]

The Los Angeles Angels have seen a once-promising season fall flat on its face, which could result in an unprecedented roster shake-up at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. According to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Angels’ have softened their stance on Shohei Ohtani’s availability, conceding that the team must listen […]

The New York Yankees head into next week’s MLB trade deadline with multiple roster needs. At the least, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed one need on Wednesday, acquiring left fielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. Cashman is reportedly set to turn his attention to the pitching side, and he is eyeing a […]

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is quickly approaching, creating a ton of intrigue. The American League wild card features seven teams within five and a half games of each other, fighting for just two spots. Two of the AL division races are all but over, with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros cruising. But […]

The New York Yankees already made a splash on Wednesday night, acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But, they’re not done yet. The organization is still seeking a high-end starter ahead of the August 2nd trade deadline, with SNY’s Andy Martino reporting the Yankees are looking at three arms in particular: […]

The New York Yankees waded into the MLB trade deadline waters on Wednesday night, dealing for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees sent three prospects to the Royals for the All-Star outfielder, including no. 19 prospect T.J. Sikhema, no. 21 prospect Beck Way and unranked prospect Chandler Champlain. Benintendi, a contact hitter batting […]

Where will Juan Soto be traded? That is the biggest question capturing the baseball world’s attention as the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaches. The Washington Nationals will almost certainly trade their superstar but it might not come before the August 2nd deadline. Although the rumors are swirling, a lot of trades may not eventually materialize. […]

The San Diego Padres are in the playoff race even with Fernando Tatis Jr. As the 2022 MLB trade deadline draws near, they are looking to make some improvements to help them keep their Wild Card spot and pursue the NL West title. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, San Diego has its eyes […]

The New York Yankees checked one item off of their MLB trade deadline shopping list, dealing for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday night. The trade was reported late Wednesday night after the Yankees’ loss to the New York Mets, meaning most of the players, like star slugger Aaron Judge, didn’t get wind […]

The Houston Astros remain one of the biggest contenders in the MLB once again this year. The franchise has made it to at least the ALCS in each of the past five seasons and came up short in the World Series just last year. They are just five seasons removed from their World Series title […]

It is rare that you see someone turn down over 400 million dollars. However, this was exactly the case with Juan Soto as he declined the 15-year $440 million deal that was presented to him. This decision has led the Nationals to search for a new destination for the superstar and has lit up the […]

Although the New York Yankees still have the best record in the MLB, cracks are starting to form. Thanks to a combination of slumps and injuries,  a number of weaknesses have exposed themselves. If the Yankees want to look as unstoppable as they did earlier in the season, changes must be made by the trade […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the thick of the playoff race as the MLB season enters its second half. The Cardinals are in a dogfight with the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central lead. They currently hold the NL’s final wild card spot, but teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are always busy at the MLB Trade Deadline and that’s expected to be the case once again. By no surprise, they’ve been linked to Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, who is likely going to be moved after turning down a $440 million extension. But, it appears Soto isn’t the only All-Star […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner. Not many trades have been made yet, but you can bet that once one move gets made, a domino effect of big moves will follow shortly after. And as teams settle into their buyer or seller roles, the Detroit Tigers recent stance on their entire […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching and rumors are running rampant. Juan Soto is dominating the majority of headlines, but Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo is another big name on the trade block. Castillo, a veteran right-hander, is an All-Star pitcher who has already drawn plenty of interest from potential suitors. The Reds […]

The Washington Nationals are in uncharted territory heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They are on the verge of a Juan Soto trade. Moving a 23-year-old player who received MVP votes in three of his first four seasons in the majors will be a historic deal. Soto’s rapid emergence as a superstar was unprecedented. […]

The Washington Nationals flipped the baseball world upside down when they announced they would be opening up trade discussions for star outfielder Juan Soto, who had rejected the club’s 15-year, $440 million contract offer. The likes of the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have all expressed interest in the All-Star […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline rumor mill is heating up, and two of the most intriguing names out there right now are pitchers Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds and Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Castillo and Montas have no shortage of rumored suitors, which include the St. […]

The Houston Astros, having compiled the third-best record in the league, are going to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, right? Not necessarily. In a surprising twist, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the latest rumors coming out of Houston, involving them dealing this key player at the MLB trade deadline. Here is what Passan reported: […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and big moves are on the verge of being made. One name who keeps popping up in trade rumors, despite his club saying they have no intention of trading him, is Shohei Ohtani. Over his first five seasons in the MLB with the Los Angeles […]

The Cleveland Guardians have enjoyed plenty of success over the past 6 years. They have seen postseason action 4 times during that span, and almost won a World Series in 2016. However, this team doesn’t build a winner in typical fashion. They are always re-tooling despite their on-field success. So it isn’t surprising to see […]

All eyes will be on the Cincinnati Reds as the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaches. They have two of the biggest names that could be sent to new teams: starting pitchers Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle. Castillo, a 2022 All-Star, has a 2.77 ERA, 3.04 FIP and 82 strikeouts in 78.0 innings. Mahle has a […]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been the subject of rumors ahead of the August 2 MLB trade deadline. Montas, along with Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo, is expected to be one of the better hurlers dealt to a contending team. Well, the 29-year-old took the mound on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros, […]

Chicago Cubs star Willson Contreras is one of the biggest names to watch out for ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. As the 30-year-old All-Star catcher enjoys a career year on an expiring contract, the rebuilding Cubs are expected to trade him. Willson Contreras prepared for the likelihood of being traded at the deadline […]

The Boston Red Sox have been about as streaky as a club can be in 2022. Boston looked lost at the beginning of the year, then looked like one of the best teams in the sport immediately after. It’s a style of play that has made their plans for the upcoming MLB trade deadline difficult […]

The Chicago Cubs, who embarked on a full-scale fire sale at last year’s MLB trade deadline, appear to be angling towards a similar approach this year too. One of their best trade chips, closer David Robertson, has been the subject of rumors around the MLB, with teams like the New York Mets and Yankees expressing […]

A month ago, the Boston Red Sox had gone on a tear, going 29-9 over a prolonged stretch from May through June. That had them leading the American League wild card with slight hope of catching the New York Yankees for the AL East crown. Then, the month of July happened. Boston has fallen flat […]

The Chicago White Sox are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline despite a disappointing campaign thus far into the 2022 MLB season. Sitting at exactly .500 with a week until the trade deadline, the White Sox are still hoping they can make a playoff run in the second half of the season. That […]

With the 2022 MLB trade deadline just a week away, trade rumors are overwhelming the league. One of the main talking points within these rumors is Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, both the New York Mets and Houston Astros have expressed interest in the Cubs’ catcher. The San […]

The Kansas City Royals are going to be sellers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. As they labor through another lost season as part of their rebuild, it makes sense for them to pick up as many prospects as they can at the deadline to help speed up the process. Among the most desirable assets […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is officially less than a week away. While we haven’t seen a ton of trades go through yet, there are clearly some big moves to be made over the next few days. Teams are finalizing whether or not they will be a buyer or seller, and once that happens, the […]

The Chicago Cubs are widely viewed as sellers ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and perhaps the tastiest asset they have at the moment is catcher Willson Contreras. But another position player is also gaining steam in trade discussions, and that’s switch-hitting Ian Happ. Via Jeff Passan of ESPN: “Two things have become clear […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a five-game winning streak. But their recent success likely isn’t enough to salvage what’s been a bottom-feeding season, which is why the expectations surrounding the team are that Willson Contreras is likely gone. The All-Star catcher has obvious appeal as a midseason addition as teams gear up […]

Just one game back of a Wild Card spot in the National League, it makes sense for the Philadelphia Phillies to be buyers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Speaking to the media, Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski revealed the harsh reality the Phillies are facing ahead of the August 2 MLB trade deadline, per […]

The New York Yankees are all-in on their World Series aspirations in 2022. As such, Brian Cashman and Co. have been doing their due diligence, exploring potential trade targets ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With just a week until the Aug. 2 deadline, the Yankees are preparing to make some big moves. The […]

The Chicago White Sox have seemingly played their way back into the playoff conversation, going 7-3 in their last 10 contests to even their record at 48-48. An underachieving team all year long, Chicago will still need some help at the 2022 MLB trade deadline if they’re ultimately going to make a run at October […]

The Atlanta Braves endured an extremely difficult start to the 2022 season. It was clear that the team was in the midst of a World Series hangover. But Atlanta turned things around and now find themselves in the middle of the NL East division race. However, the Braves still have work to do. This team […]