MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 45

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 […]

The New York Mets are among multiple playoff contending teams that head into next month’s MLB trade deadline with more questions than answers. Mets general manager Billy Eppler did at the least address one team need on Friday, acquiring Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran slugger is slated to compete with J.D. Davis […]

The Boston Red Sox are in danger of following up their ALCS appearance by missing the postseason entirely. With the 2022 MLB trade deadline coming up, they will have to decide whether to be buyers or sellers. Boston is three games behind a Wild Card spot at the moment and is only 1.5 games above the […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams are beginning to decide whether or not they will be buyers or sellers come the deadline, and it appears that the Los Angeles Angels will once again be sellers at the deadline. That has raised the question of whether or not their star two-way phenom, Shohei […]

The New York Yankees are an excellent baseball team. However, they are facing questions in reference to their bullpen. Star reliever Michael King recently suffered a fractured right elbow injury. As a result, King is done for the season. To make matters worse, Aroldis Chapman has struggled since returning from an injury of his own. […]

MLB trade season is upon us! With the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaching, teams are gearing up to make moves. The New York Yankees have reportedly emerged as a serious contender for Andrew Benintendi, per MLB insider Mark Feinsand. Acquiring Benintendi would upgrade the Yankees roster and help solve their Joey Gallo problem. New York […]

The San Diego Padres have World Series aspirations this season. However, they are currently trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 10.5 games in the NL West. They have a ton of work to do if they want to catch the Dodgers. The Padres should utilize the 2022 MLB trade deadline to their advantage. They have […]

The Houston Astros continue to play well despite flying under the radar. Houston still has plenty of haters stemming from the 2017 cheating scandal. Regardless of your thoughts on them, this is one of the most consistent ball clubs in MLB. The Astros currently hold a comfortable 11-game lead in the AL West. But do […]

Minnesota Twins general manager Thad Levine is set to face quite a dilemma ahead of next month’s MLB trade deadline. The Twins capped off the first half of their season sitting atop the AL Central standings with a 50-44 record. They currently hold a 2.0 game lead on the second-place Cleveland Guardians in the division. […]

The MLB trade deadline is just weeks away, and as will be the case for multiple other contending teams, the St. Louis Cardinals will look to bolster their rotation. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Cardinals are “seeking one or two starting pitchers.” Heyman brings up Cincinnati Reds hurler Luis Castillo, although […]

With the MLB trade deadline coming up, the Andrew Benintendi situation will be an interesting one to monitor. The Kansas City Royals’ All-Star outfielder is one of the better players that could be available at the deadline. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Benintendi is still seeing tons of interest. There are even teams in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are right in the thick of the National league Wild Card race. After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2021, the Phillies want to make sure they play October baseball in 2022. They have an outside of chance of winning the division, but it appears to be a two-horse race between the Mets […]

The San Francisco Giants aren’t the standout team to land Juan Soto. Many expect the Washington Nationals superstar to end up on the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN’s Buster Olney said the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are strong landing destinations for Soto as well. But can San Francisco put together […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball’s best teams and have World Series aspirations. They currently hold a comfortable lead in the NL West. Although this team already has talent, they would benefit from making some moves ahead of the 202 MLB trade deadline. They have already been linked to superstars such as Juan […]

Joey Gallo has had a season to forget so far in his second campaign with the New York Yankees, and he may not receive an opportunity to turn his year around with the team. According to USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale, the Yankees “privately believe they have no choice” but to ship off Gallo ahead […]

One player in serious need of a change of scenery at the MLB Trade Deadline is New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith, who has really struggled to find his footing this season. However, he’s now facing an unfortunate setback that could possibly hurt a move in the coming weeks. Per Tim Healey, Smith has […]

Although the New York Mets are enjoying a very successful 2022 season, they should look to make some moves at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They could use some more slugging as the playoff race heats up. As the rumors surrounding a potential Juan Soto trade continue to swirl, New York is expressing interest in another […]

Juan Soto is expected to be available ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals superstar reportedly turned down a massive extension offer from the ball club which has led many to believe he will be traded. Naturally, big market teams such as the Dodgers and Yankees are already linked to him. But […]

Juan Soto is MLB’s biggest name at the moment. The outfielder began trending after he reportedly turned down a $440 million dollar extension from the Washington Nationals. This led many to believe that the Nationals will trade him ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Soto didn’t let the trade rumors get to his head, […]

Juan Soto is reportedly available in trade discussions. This recent news set not only the MLB world on fire, but the entire sports world. Everyone is wondering where the 23-year old superstar might end up. The Washington Nationals have already been linked to a number of teams in reference to a Soto-led trade. MLB insider […]

The MLB world was shocked yesterday afternoon when it was announced that Juan Soto could be on his way out the door for the Washington Nationals. The star slugger turned down a massive 15 year, $440 million extension from the Nats, prompting the team to begin exploring trades for Soto with an extension seeming unlikely. […]

A bombshell was dropped yesterday afternoon when it was reported that Washington Nationals star Juan Soto had turned down a massive 15-year, $440 million extension from the Nationals. As a result, Washington has decided that they will be unable to reach an extension with the face of their franchise, and they will proceed to entertain […]

At one point during the early stages of the 2022 MLB season, it seemed as if the Seattle Mariners were going to end up being sellers at this year’s trade deadline. However, much has changed for Seattle as of late. The Mariners have reeled off 12 wins in a row and currently hold the second […]

Cincinnati Reds star Luis Castillo is expected to be the most coveted starting pitcher ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Multiple teams reportedly have the veteran right-handed pitcher on their trade radar, including the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees and the Dodgers […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are just a few games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. St. Louis has postseason aspirations in 2022. However, the Cardinals have battled a number of injury concerns which have limited their overall ceiling so far this season. This is a team that would benefit from making a few […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are built to last. Despite numerous injuries this season, LA holds a commanding lead in the NL West as of this story’s publication. However, they have World Series aspirations. Many question the legitimacy of their 2020 World Series which came during a shortened 60-game campaign. The Dodgers are proud of that […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals and current New York Yankees first baseman Matt Carpenter is pretty familiar with Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Having faced Castillo often in his career when he was a member of the National League Central, Carpenter knew just how talented the Reds righty was. However, even the Yankees first baseman was […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are loaded with talent yet are on the brink of falling out of the playoff picture. They have the last Wild Card spot but are only half a game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for it. Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, Nolan Arenado is sending the front office a clear […]

At the time of print, the Houston Astros currently boast a 58-30 record, the third-best mark in the majors in 2022. Houston has combined an elite pitching staff with a capable lineup and looks like a legitimate contender to advance to the World Series. However, that doesn’t mean that the club is without its weaknesses. […]

In the beginning stages of a rebuild on the fly, the Chicago Cubs are likely going to be busy at this year’s MLB trade deadline, trading away veteran players for young talent. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fits the bill for a likely trade candidate, and the 32-year-old right-hander can bring a veteran presence to a […]

Multiple teams that currently sit in first place in their respective divisions sure are planning on emerging as aggressive buyers for the upcoming MLB trade deadline. However, this may not be the case for the Milwaukee Brewers. USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale provided updates on how several National League clubs are looking to approach next […]