MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 45

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 […]

There is still plenty of unknown over just how the San Francisco Giants are planning to approach next month’s MLB trade deadline. At the least, they are reportedly aiming to have Carlos Rodon stay put. As noted by USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale, the Giants will be “keeping” Rodon past the trade deadline. Rodon opted […]

The Boston Red Sox are in a bit of an odd position ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With MLB rumors beginning to swirl, the Red Sox are currently sitting at 47-42, a record where one could conceivably convince themselves to buy or sell at the August 2 deadline. However, it’s more likely that […]

The New York Yankees are the best team in MLB this season. They lead the league in wins and seem to be head and shoulders above everybody else. But things can go south quickly in the postseason, so identifying and building upon any weaknesses is key for teams. However, does this 2022 Yankees team have […]

The Cincinnati Reds are set to be sellers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, having compiled just a 33-54 record to this point. Armed with trade chips, such as ace starter Luis Castillo, fellow hurler Tyler Mahle and versatile hitter Brandon Drury, there should be no shortage of clubs calling the Reds in July and […]

With the MLB trade deadline less than a month away, rumors are beginning to swirl. Given the fact that the MLB inserted an extra wild card, there could perhaps be more teams looking to buy rather than sell, thinking they will have an outside shot at the postseason. That means that players potentially on the […]

The New York Mets are looking to bolster the lineup at the trade deadline by acquiring a DH. The Mets haven’t received a whole lot of production out of the designated hitter role this year, and that could prompt GM Sandy Alderson to bring in a slugger at the deadline. J.D. Davis was one of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently near the bottom of the NL West and fighting for fourth place with the Colorado Rockies. They are not a contender and will be selling at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They have a number of players who are expected to be on the trade block. However, could star pitcher […]

The New York Mets have managed to remain in first place, without getting a single start from ace Jacob deGrom and with fellow starter Max Scherzer on the shelf for an extended period as well. That’s very impressive. However, it doesn’t mean that New York can just stand pat at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. […]

The New York Yankees are unquestioned buyers ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, the one player they are expected to be selling is Joey Gallo. Gallo is slashing an unsightly .166/.288/.341/ this season. It should be noted that he has never been a high average guy. But he’s typically been someone who hits […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked their fanbase last season when they opted to trade three of their core stars and most well-liked players in Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant at the MLB trade deadline. In 2022, the Cubs find themselves in a similar position. They’re currently 34-52 with no real shot at contention and […]

MLB trade rumors have officially begun. With the calendar having switched to July, that means that the August 2 trade deadline is less than a month away. One team who has repeatedly popped up in the rumor mill is the New York Yankees. New York owns the best record in baseball, though with their eyes […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo is one of the names that has most frequently been floated ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With the deadline less than a month away, his market is beginning to materialize. It should come as no surprise that the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly among the teams at […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder and MLB trade deadline candidate Bryan Reynolds was dealt a brutal update just as the rumors have begun to pick up steam. Per Rob Biertempfl of The Athletic, Reynolds was placed on the 10-day injured list. https://twitter.com/RobBiertempfel/status/1546577337323593729?s=20&t=iq1N4EZbzxMEMQuU3UZqlw Bryan Reynolds has landed on the injured list with a strained right oblique. The […]

No, this is not a Baltimore Orioles seller article. We aren’t going to be talking about the trade value of Cedric Mullins or Trey Mancini. Today, we are discussing the top trade targets for the Orioles ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Baltimore currently sits in last place in the AL East. However, they […]

The Seattle Mariners are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now and are suddenly a real threat to make a playoff push. Just a few weeks ago it would have been logical for the Mariners to enter the trade deadline with a sellers mentality, but that plan has completely gone by the wayside […]

Multiple teams are already planning on being buyers for next month’s MLB trade deadline. For the Chicago Cubs, they are reportedly aiming to complete a fire sale for the second consecutive year. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman provided notable updates on how several teams are looking to approach this season’s trade deadline. For the […]

The Chicago White Sox are under .500… and we are approaching mid-July. Many chalked up their difficult first month of the season to an early slump. At the end of May, Chicago was simply decimated with injuries. And then concern began to grow in June. And now we are in July, and the White Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox are right in the thick of the American League Wild Card race. They have eyes on winning the AL East, but the Yankees currently hold a 15 game lead over them. Although a comeback in the division is not out of the question, the Red Sox current focus is taking care […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game starters were announced on Friday for both the AL and NL. Chicago Cubs star Willson Contreras was among them as he’s set to start behind the dish on July 19th at Dodger Stadium. By no surprise, Contreras was asked about his future with the Cubs amid tons of rumors ahead […]

The Washington Nationals are 30-55 and plummeting further down the standings, having lost seven of their last 10 games. That leaves them with one option at this year’s MLB trade deadline: sell. But who could they deal? The team expressed no interest in trading superstar outfielder Juan Soto (can you blame them?), so that leaves […]

As the Los Angeles Angels continue to drop further away from a wild-card spot in the American League, there has been much speculation on the future of Mike Trout with the team. Trout has eight more seasons remaining on his contract with the Angels, as he is set to be owed $37.1 million for the […]

One of the most sought-after players at this year’s MLB trade deadline is expected to be Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds has been the subject of trade rumors dating back to last year’s deadline, so seeing him pop up in trade scenarios isn’t surprising. After a poor start to the season, Reynolds’ market […]

With the Kansas City Royals off to an impressively bad start to the season, it stands to reason that the roster will be blown up ahead of the trade deadline. The Royals have a handful of valuable trade pieces they could look to flip for a haul of prospects in order to expedite their rebuild. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks face an uphill battle to reach the playoffs this year, and could very well be one of the teams looking to sell at the trade deadline. Already 15.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, Arizona still figures to be at least a few years away from contention. While there’s talent […]

With the MLB trade deadline merely weeks away, it’s becoming more clear what players could be available. There are a handful of starting pitchers expected to be dealt at the deadline, but a deal may have just been made more complicated after three potential trade pieces found themselves shelved with injuries. According to FanSided’s Robert […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again one of MLB’s best teams in 2022. They are going to be buying ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. This means LA is scouting their farm system and deciding what prospects are worth trading. This can be a difficult process, since no team wants to trade baseball’s […]

The Cincinnati Reds are selling ahead of the trade deadline. They are one of the worst teams in baseball and have stated their rebuilding intentions. One player who might be the most coveted trade candidate ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline is Luis Castillo. Castillo is a veteran starting pitcher who has emerged as […]

It’s time for the Los Angeles Angels to trade Mike Trout. The Halos entered the 2022 season with lofty expectations. Many believed this was the year they finally would turn the corner. The AL West was destined to be a competitive division with the Angels, Astros, and Mariners leading the way. But as of this […]

If last year was any indication, it’s that the Chicago Cubs aren’t afraid to do the unpopular. Last year’s MLB trade deadline was a painful one for Cubs fans, as they watched the team deal 2016 World Series heroes Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant. This year, the Cubs are a similarly middling team, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in an interesting spot halfway through the season. Star slugger Bryce Harper is out indefinitely due to a fractured left thumb and subsequent surgery. Meanwhile, Jean Segura, arguably the team’s most consistent hitter, has been out since the beginning of June due to a broken finger. Despite these season-changing injuries, the […]

The Colorado Rockies are a confusing team to figure out. After making a rebuilding move and trading Nolan Arenado away (and acquiring a questionable return at best), they let Trevor Story and John Gray walk in free agency last season. Sure, compensation picks are one thing. But the Rockies should have traded both players in […]

The San Francisco Giants are a team to watch heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline in August. Last season, the Giants made a huge splash when they traded for Kris Bryant. Will the Giants make a loud noise again this time around? With that said, here are three moves the Giants must make before […]