MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 46

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 […]

The Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series. They were competitive just a few years ago. But it is safe to say that isn’t the case in 2022. The Nationals own one of MLB’s worst records and are preparing to sell at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. And Washington will be one of the more […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 33-47, good for third place in the National League Central. While Pittsburgh doesn’t seem to be as bad as last year’s 101-loss team, there still not headed anywhere near the postseason in 2022. It presents the Pirates, who have called up two of their top-100 prospects in Oneil Cruz and […]

The Cincinnati Reds expected to be a an underwhelming team in 2022. The team had a fire-sale over the offseason that saw them trade players such as Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray. The Reds never had any intentions of competing in 2022. And they are expected to be sellers at the 2022 MLB […]

The Kansas City Royals are currently in last place in the American League Central, with a 29-49 record. On pace for their fifth straight losing season, Kansas City must accept their fate as sellers at this year’s MLB trade deadline. If their poor record wasn’t enough of a reason to paint them as sellers, their […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be active at the trade deadline, looking to build the best possible roster ahead of their push for a World Series. Anything less than their 28th championship will be a disappointment in the Bronx, so bolstering the roster at the deadline would be a wise move for Brian […]

The Detroit Tigers have some young talent breaking through in the big leagues, but the unfortunate reality is that the franchise still seems a couple of years away from contending for the playoffs. It’s been a long, slow rebuild in Detroit, but making big moves at the 2022 MLB trade deadline could give the franchise […]

The Oakland Athletics are preparing for a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. After having dumped off the majority of their talent during the offseason, the Athletics, as expected, are among the bottomfeeders in the league this year. With the playoffs out of the picture, the A’s could look to expedite their rebuild by […]

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off of a 2021 campaign that saw them trade three of their biggest stars in franchise history. The Cubs rebuild became official when they dealt Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez away last season ahead of the trade deadline. And Chicago will likely endure a similar fate prior to […]

The Chicago White Sox have underperformed in 2022. They were not only the clear favorites in the AL Central, but many predicted that the White Sox would win the World Series this season. But Chicago currently sits in third place in AL Central with a record of under .500. But they are just 5.5 games […]

The Minnesota Twins have been off to a strong start in 2022 and hold a comfortable lead in the AL Central through the first half of the season. While the Guardians are still a threat, the Twins’ primary focus, if they want to win a World Series this year, will be to keep up with […]

Most people in the MLB world did not expect much from the Cleveland Guardians in 2022. After being a consistent contender for five straight seasons, Cleveland fell out of contention in 2021. And they made no substantial additions during the offseason. But despite all of that, the Guardians have remained competitive in the AL Central. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are enjoying a successful 2022 campaign. With a few superstars and no shortage of reliable veteran presences, this is a team built to make the playoffs. But can St. Louis make a World Series run with their current roster? It’s possible, but the Cardinals would benefit from adding ahead of the […]

The Boston Red Sox labored to open the season. In fact, some even expected the Red Sox to sell ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, the Red Sox turned things around now place second in the AL East and are in the Wild Card mix. This is a competitive team that will be […]

The New York Mets are fully living up to expectations so far, leading the National League East with a 50-30 record. They have a top-five offense in baseball, but there is still a need for another bat, especially from a power standpoint. The Mets are 21st in the Majors with just 92 homers and outside […]

The Houston Astros are red hot and look like a real threat to rival the New York Yankees for the American League crown. The Astros and Yankees were the first teams to 50 wins this season and both sides have serious World Series aspirations in 2022. In order to achieve that goal, addressing some areas […]

The Atlanta Braves got off to a slow start to the 2022 MLB season in their efforts to defend their World Series title. They’ve managed to turn things around of late, clawing back within 3.5 games of the NL East-leading Mets. Now that the team is heating up, they’re right back in the mix for […]

A 51.9 percent chance. That’s the percentage chance Baseball Reference has given the Philadelphia Phillies at making this year’s postseason. After a 22-29 start under manager Joe Girardi, the Phillies’ front office elected to show the former New York Yankees skipper the door, handing the reins to then-bench coach Rob Thomson. The team has clearly […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central and have serious World Series aspirations in 2022. However, the Brewers should look into aggressively buying ahead the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Their pitching is fantastic, but they would benefit from offensive upgrades. Let’s take a look at the 3 top targets for the Brewers ahead of the […]

The San Diego Padres are hanging on to second place in the NL West, looking to close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the second half of the regular season. If they’re to dethrone the Dodgers, however, it’s becoming clear that San Diego will need to make some moves for reinforcements. The […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a quality 2022 season. However, they also happen to be in MLB’s deepest division. They sit in third place as of this story’s publication as a result. They are only one half of a game behind the Red Sox, but they trail the Yankees by 14 games.  So can […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a quality brand of baseball despite dealing with various injuries and underperformance from key players. The Dodgers are still one of the World Series favorites, but they would benefit from making a move or two ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, what exactly does this Dodgers team […]

The New York Yankees are going to be buyers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. That much is certain. But what do the Yankees need? What are their main areas of weaknesses? New York’s biggest need stems from the outfield. Although Aaron Judge has been nothing short of elite, players such as Joey Gallo and Aaron […]

The MLB trade deadline has become a hot topic across the majors as of late. Multiple contending teams are already looking ahead to just how they plan on bolstering their roster come Aug. 2, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman provided updates on how several such teams are set to […]

The New York Yankees have been MLB’s best team so far in 2022. They have a deep roster that is firing on all cylinders… for the most part. Outfielders Joey Gallo and Aaron Hicks have labored mightily. As a result, the Yankees biggest need at the trade deadline is outfield help. Joey Gallo’s struggles have led […]

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball. They are well over .500 and hold a commanding lead in the AL East. But New York has World Series aspirations so they don’t want to become complacent. The Yankees are going to be players at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. But what is their […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is just one month away. Could San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove actually be dealt? It’s highly unlikely, but his future with the organization isn’t very secure right now. Per Ken Rosenthal, the right-hander wasn’t too pleased with the Padres’ latest extension offer and believes he’ll be able to make more […]

The Boston Red Sox have endured a topsy-turvy 2022 season so far. Boston went from a 13-21 start to the 43-34 record they currently own. With rumors swirling around the contract extensions– or lack thereof- for Red Sox stars Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers, there were talks of the Red Sox possibly being sellers at […]

Multiple teams are already looking ahead to this year’s MLB trade deadline, including the New York Yankees. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees are “starting to look at the trade market” for an outfielder. The MLB insider listed several names who have been linked with the Yankees as of late, such […]

With the MLB trade deadline now just a month away, the New York Mets are already looking at the possibility of bolstering their lineup. For one, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman noted that the Mets are among the teams that have checked in on Baltimore Orioles’ Trey Mancini. Heyman added that the trade market […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a move to bolster their bullpen on Monday. Toronto reportedly signed veteran reliever and former All-Star Sergio Romo, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. The Blue Jays have been rumored to be interested in adding relief help closer towards the trade deadline. But they decided not to wait until July with […]

As the MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, the Philadelphia Phillies already have an eye on bolstering their roster in anticipation of what may turn out to be tightly contested National League wild-card races. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Phillies plan to “seek” bullpen help ahead of this season’s […]

The New York Yankees have the best record in all of Major League Baseball, but they are far from satisfied. Even with a loaded offense and a fantastic pitching staff, the Yankees are still looking to improve their roster before August’s 2022 MLB trade deadline. According to Peter Gammons of The Athletic, the Yankees are […]

The San Diego Padres are expected to be buyers ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline. Padres general manager A.J. Preller reportedly already has early plans for just how he aims to bolster the team heading into the stretch run of the season. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Padres will likely […]

At one point during the early stages of the 2022 season, it seemed as if the Boston Red Sox were going to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline later this year. But after their recent turnaround in the AL East and as they currently hold the second wild-card spot in the American League, Boston […]

The San Francisco Giants are trying to catch up on the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres in the National League West division. They are very much within striking distance of their rivals, but that they are behind the Dodgers and the Padres could also mean they should be eyeing to make moves […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to the future of the franchise. After getting off to a slow start in 2022, the Red Sox have rebounded and now find themselves back in the chase for a playoff spot in the American League. Despite that, they have a difficult […]

The Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a solid April before crumbling in May and June. Their 14-game losing streak was the talk of MLB for the past few weeks and many are questioning whether they are even a playoff contender. As of this story’s publication, the Angels own an underwhelming 29-34 record and sit in third […]

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most disappointing teams in the MLB so far in the 2022 season. The White Sox, who many expected to win the American League Central division this year, have limped to a 29-31 start. To be fair, Chicago has dealt with injuries to nearly all of their […]