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The San Diego Padres have made another big splash at the MLB trade deadline. AJ Preller keeps his big move reputation by trading for Athletics closer Mason Miller ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears are headed to San Diego. “BREAKING: The San Diego Padres are acquiring […]

We are now just hours away from the MLB Trade Deadline, and the time between now and 6:00 ET will be filled with trading chaos across Major League Baseball. Last-minute trades are going to be coming in all day, and the San Diego Padres are a team that could potentially get in on the action. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of making seismic roster decisions as the MLB trade deadline looms, with both the Astros and Phillies reportedly circling key young players. Among those garnering interest is outfielder Lars Nootbaar, per multiple industry insiders. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale confirms that both Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians connected on a big-name trade before the MLB trade deadline. Shane Bieber went from the Guardians to the Blue Jays before pitching in the 2025 season. But a recent rehab start has Toronto fired up about adding the 2020 AL Cy Young winner. How did Toronto and Cleveland […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first MLB trade deadline move. They picked up a much-needed starter, trading a top-five prospect for Cleveland Guardians starter Shane Bieber. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says that they are not ready to stop there. Athletics closer Mason Miller is the next target for the Blue Jays ahead of […]

The Detroit Tigers recognize the fact that they need to strengthen their bullpen before the MLB Trade Deadline hits on Thursday, and they have now made their second trade in as many days to help make that a reality. The latest addition for the Tigers is right handed reliever Paul Sewald, who Detroit just acquired […]

The MLB trade deadline market is heating up with less than 12 hours to go. Eugenio Suarez is off the market, returning to the Seattle Mariners, putting all eyes on the pitching market. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies made trades for much-needed relievers and paid a lot to get them. Buster Olney has […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first big splash at the MLB trade deadline. They are atop the American League East with hours to go before the deadline, so they were looking to make a big addition. The Blue Jays did just that, making a trade for former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, per […]

The Athletics are in the basement of the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline. They should be sellers before Thursday afternoon’s deadline, and that could include a big piece. Mason Miller could be on the move, with Athletics legend Dallas Braden hinting at the possibility in a cryptic tweet. “Not here to […]

Today is the day, the MLB Trade Deadline is almost here as teams across Major League Baseball have until 6:00 PM ET on Thursday to get their trades in. One team to watch on the final day is the Houston Astros, who are looking to strengthen their pitching to gear up for a run to […]

Seattle Mariners fans have become accustomed to All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh breaking records during his historic 2025 season. But after the Mariners landed Eugenio Suarez in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, the team helped the 12th-year veteran set his own MLB record. Suarez hit 36 home runs for the Diamondbacks before he was […]

With the trade deadline looming, the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants executed one of the most intriguing swaps yet — and it may end up being a rare win-win. The Mets acquired veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, a submarining workhorse, in exchange for three pieces: right-handers José Buttó and Blade Tidwell and outfield […]

On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suarez trade saga finally came to an end after the hard-hitting infielder was acquired by a former employer of his, the Seattle Mariners, in a blockbuster trade. The Mariners beat everyone to the punch, with teams such as the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies missing out on […]

The Seattle Mariners are swinging big — again. And this time, it’s not just about getting to October. It’s about going all the way. After reuniting with slugger Eugenio Suárez in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Mariners have made it crystal clear: they believe they can win the World Series in 2025. Per […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are facing the music, embracing their status as a selling club prior to the trade deadline as evidenced by their decision to trade away closer Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets on Wednesday. It’s not like the Cardinals have a bad team; despite their 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins […]

The Seattle Mariners promised that they would remain aggressive at the trade deadline and the team kept its word. After landing Josh Naylor last week, the Mariners made another deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, trading for Eugenio Suarez on Wednesday. The blockbuster deal brings Suarez back to Seattle, where the third baseman spent the 2022 […]

The 2025 season has not gone according to plan for the Cleveland Guardians. Despite their 5-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, they remain a long way back of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings, making it likely for them to be a selling ballclub prior to the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

Guess who’s back for the Seattle Mariners. The American League West club is reuniting with third baseman Eugenio Suarez following a big trade late Wednesday. Suarez comes back to the M’s from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get first baseman Tyler Locklear and a couple of pitching prospects in Juan Burgos and Hunter Cranton. Eugenio Suarez […]

To say that Sandy Alcantara has suffered a major fall-off would be an understatement. In 2022, the Miami Marlins ace went out and won the NL Cy Young award after putting up an ERA of 2.28 across 32 starts (228.2 innings). But just three years later, Alcantara is barely holding on to a rotation spot […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates being very much out of playoff contention, one would think that they’d be willing sellers prior to the trade deadline. In fact, it’s a reasonable thing to think that anyone other Paul Skenes could be available in a potential trade. But Skenes isn’t the only member of the Pirates’ starting rotation […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Athletics find themselves at the center of late-July speculation, particularly surrounding the status of elite closer Mason Miller. The hard-throwing right-hander was notably absent from a save situation on Wednesday night, just hours before the deadline, and questions swirled about whether a trade was imminent. Athletics manager Mark […]

The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost. Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, […]

The Detroit Tigers are buying at the MLB Trade Deadline for the first time in over a decade. Detroit has yet to make a splash move despite its nine game lead atop the AL Central. However, they have made a few smaller moves. The Tigers traded for Chris Paddack in a deal with their division […]

The Houston Astros are trying to keep up in the Major League Baseball arms race at the trade deadline, as big names get sent all over the league. Houston hasn’t made a big move just yet, but its big swing could be just on the horizon. The Astros need pitching help, and they could be […]

The Chicago Cubs continued their aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, a move aimed at strengthening their bullpen for the stretch run. The deal, reported late Wednesday night by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, marks Chicago’s third notable acquisition in a matter of days. Nightengale […]

The New York Yankees got a critical divisional win Wednesday night, and they did it behind a newcomer quickly making his mark. Ryan McMahon, acquired earlier this week, walked it off in the 11th inning of a thrilling 5-4 win over the Tampa BayRays and joined an exclusive group that includes Juan Soto. McMahon has […]

With less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline, the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes finally have a winner. The Seattle Mariners are getting their hands on the prized third baseman after agreeing to a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to bring the slugger back to the Pacific Northwest, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “BREAKING: […]

While José Buttó was still in the New York Mets bullpen, he received the news that would trigger an emotional reaction in front of the cameras as the team faced the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park, the 27-year-old right-hander found out mid-game that he had been traded to the San Francisco Giants. […]

The Boston Red Sox have been involved in trade rumors over the last few weeks leading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Boston is still discussing Jarren Duran trades with potential suitors. But they are not committed to selling. In fact, Boston added to their roster in a deal involving St. Louis Cardinals reliever Steven […]

The Seattle Mariners are making strategic moves ahead of the stretch run, activating newly acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson and optioning Jackson Kowar to Triple-A Tacoma. The decision came hours after Seattle finalized the trade with the New York Yankees, signaling a clear shift in bullpen priorities as the team chases an AL Wild Card […]

The Cincinnati Reds are an interesting team to watch at the trade deadline this season, and now they are making a move in the shadows to bolster their starting rotation. Late on Wednesday night, with just under 24 hours to go until Thursday’s cutoff, the Reds made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to […]

The New York Mets made a splash Wednesday, transforming a thin bullpen into one of the league’s strongest groups. New York added relievers Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley in trades ahead of Thursday’s deadline. While the team improved with the big, headline-grabbing moves, the Mets are reportedly not done upgrading the roster. New York plans […]

As the Cleveland Guardians stand on the edge of a pivotal decision ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one subtle moment from Steven Kwan has fans reading between the lines. During Wednesday’s game at Progressive Field, the outfielder offered what many believe was a farewell wave—a gesture that quickly sparked emotional responses and fueled Guardians […]

The Detroit Tigers made a small trade earlier this week, acquiring Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins. However, Detroit is still seeking upgrades ahead of Thursday’s MLB Trade Deadline. On Wednesday night, the Tigers addressed a need in the bullpen through a trade involving Atlanta Braves veteran Rafael Montero. Montero is going to the Tigers […]

The Detroit Tigers have been slumping badly of late after a red-hot start to the season, and now they are looking to right the ship as the calendar gets closer and closer to August. That long slump recently could be a silver lining of some sort for the Tigers. On one hand, they don’t want […]

The Houston Astros improved to 62-47 after blowing out the Washington Nationals 9-1. Jose Altuve led the attack, dominating at the plate. However, all eyes are on Houston’s general manager, Dana Brown, with the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming. Adding another starter like the San Francisco Giants’ Justin Verlander could help his team win […]

The San Francisco Giants are facing a sobering shift ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline after sending veteran reliever Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets. The deal, which netted three players in return, left the clubhouse processing a tough reality — and third baseman Matt Chapman didn’t hold back. San Francisco has now […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the winningest teams in MLB for the past four seasons, but they haven’t quite gotten over the hump yet. However, the Phillies, like in every season, believe that 2025 is their year. They are certainly going for a World Series title, as evidenced by their blockbuster trade for […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Michael Soroka in a trade with the Washington Nationals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 with the Atlanta Braves, has pitched to a 4.87 ERA across 16 outings with the Nationals in 2025. Although his numbers don’t jump off the page, […]